Buick continues to deliver understated luxury, offering exceptional value for buyers who want premium features without an excessive price. The Buick Encore GX blends upscale touches, practical design, and modern technology into a compact SUV that feels larger than its class suggests.
Earlier this year we spent a week with the Buick Enclave Avenir and were impressed by the roomy comfort and high-end amenities it offered to our family of four. While the Encore GX is much smaller than the Enclave, it still manages to deliver a comfortable cabin and many of the same luxury features in a more compact footprint.
Don’t confuse the Encore GX with the smaller Buick Encore: despite similar naming, the Encore GX is built on a different platform and provides more interior room and enhanced features. The price difference is modest, and for the added capability and styling, the Encore GX is the better choice for many buyers.
Below are some of the Encore GX’s standout features that make it a strong contender in the competitive small SUV segment.
Spacious and Versatile Cargo Capacity
Though the Encore GX is classified as a small SUV, its interior feels surprisingly roomy. The vehicle offers over 50 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear seats are folded, providing ample room for luggage, gear, or weekend supplies.
The 60/40 split rear seat lets you tailor cargo and passenger configurations, while a folding front passenger seat (when equipped) enables the transport of longer items such as boards, rugs, or lumber—adding real-world flexibility for active lifestyles.
Rear Camera Mirror Enhances Visibility
The Encore GX includes modern connectivity like built-in Alexa integration and an available Wi-Fi hotspot, but one of the most useful tech features is the rear camera mirror. This system replaces the traditional mirror view with a wide, unobstructed camera feed, eliminating blind spots caused by passengers or cargo.
It may take a short time to adapt to the display, but the result is a clearer, broader rear view in almost any driving condition. At night the camera proves especially effective, reducing glare and improving visibility compared with a traditional mirror.
All-Wheel Drive for Confident Handling
When equipped with all-wheel drive, the Encore GX becomes an all-weather vehicle suited to a range of climates and road conditions. Combined with GM’s StabiliTrak electronic stability control, the Encore GX feels composed and responsive, offering drivers added confidence on wet or slick roads as well as dry pavement.
Advanced Safety Systems Including Automatic Emergency Braking
Safety features are a priority, particularly for families. The Encore GX includes forward collision alert to warn you if you’re closing in too quickly on the vehicle ahead. If the system detects an imminent collision and you don’t respond in time, Automatic Emergency Braking can intervene to help avoid or mitigate an impact.
With a combination of smart safety technology, practical cargo solutions, refined interior appointments, and an accessible price point, the Buick Encore GX earns a place near the top of the crowded small and compact SUV market. Its sharp styling and generous feature set make it a compelling option for buyers seeking a premium-feeling vehicle without stretching the budget.