
Though it’s being sold this year alongside the “regular” Buick Encore subcompact SUV, which debuted as a 2013 model and has seen a number of updates since then, the new-for-2020 Encore GX is essentially a second-generation Encore. While the automotive world was having its mind blown over Ford’s declaration that it planned to more or less get out of the passenger-car business to concentrate on trucks and SUV/crossover vehicles, Buick essentially did the same thing. More Encore GX price and availability information The not so good: Engine is slightly throbby some so-so cabin materials thick rear roof pillars compromise rear view

The good: Pleasant ride and handling good passenger and cargo room for a subcompact SUV The great: City and highway fuel economy generous list of standard comfort and safety features Options on test vehicle: Advanced Technology Package ($1790), Convenience Package ($770), Sport Touring Package ($650), Liftgate Package ($520), Satin Steel Gray Metallic paint ($495), Ecotec 1.3L turbo engine ($395) "Big" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Tall" rating based on 6'6"-tall male tester.ĮPA-estimated fuel economy: 30/32/31 (mpg city/highway/combined)īase price: $28,500 (not including $995 destination charge) Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup.īig & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only.


All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. 2020 Buick Encore GX Essence in Satin Steel Gray Metallic (a $495 option) 2020 Buick Encore GX Essence Class: Subcompact Crossover
