Not every new model year brings something incredible; sometimes, all that’s needed are a few new options and continued support for a great ride. But other times, we get something special, such as the launch of an all-new generation or a mid-cycle refresh. The latter is what we see with the 2024 Encore GX from Buick, and we couldn’t be happier. Seeing as this subcompact SUV is only a few years old, it didn’t need a full redesign, but we’re incredibly excited about the updates it’s getting.
Whether you’ve been interested in the Encore GX for a while now and were simply waiting for the right moment to check one out, or this is your first time seeing what it has to offer, there’s never been a better time to experience what this exciting ride can bring to the road. As your Buick dealer near Clinton, we’re more than ready to show you everything Buick has packed into this refreshed beauty, so let’s check it out…
An Overview of the 2024 Buick Encore GX
For starters, the Buick Encore GX is a subcompact SUV, which means it’s perfect if you’re looking for something on the smaller side to enjoy while driving around Clinton. We’d recommend this one if you tend to drive solo or with a partner, though it can work well if you have a small family and you want a vehicle that won’t threaten to take over your life with its size.
The Encore GX has two rows of seating inside for up to five passengers, plus more than 50 cu.ft. of total cargo volume inside, giving you plenty of room to load up with all the stuff you need to bring along with you.
Buick has given the Encore GX a makeover for the 2024 model year, which, as their most popular model in North America, it certainly deserves. It’s been revamped both inside and out, starting with freshened front-end styling that features a new grille design, Buick’s new tri-shield logo, and winged LED headlamps that illuminate the road while making an immediate statement.
New wheel designs further elevate the appearance of the Encore GX, while inside, you’ll find a revamped interior with Buick’s new Virtual Cockpit system at its heart. Perhaps best of all, the Avenir trim is now available for the Buick Encore GX for the first time ever, delivering an elevated and luxurious experience that makes one of the best subcompact SUVs on the road even better.
Trim Highlight: The Encore GX Preferred
The starting trim for the Buick Encore GX is the Preferred, which has its standard features but is anything but barebones. With the Encore GX Preferred, you get a 1.2L Turbo engine that delivers 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque, which is plenty of power for cruising around Clinton or getting through your daily commute.
If you want something with a bit more oomph, then there’s an available 1.3L Turbo engine that boosts performance up to 155 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque; both engines are great, but we’ll admit that we prefer the 1.3L option. Either one comes with a continuously variable transmission for a smooth and responsive driving experience, plus you get front-wheel drive standard, though all-wheel drive is available with the 1.3L engine.
Looking at the exterior of the Encore GX Preferred, you get 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels wrapped in all-season tires, with molded color bumpers, a chrome roofline, and a gloss black beltline. This trim has automatic on/off LED headlamps and IntelliBeam high beams that come on and off automatically based on lighting and oncoming traffic. Heated power-adjustable outside mirrors are standard, along with deep-tinted, acoustic, laminated glass for the windshield and doors—all part of Buick’s QuietTuning system that blocks and absorbs unwanted sounds to give you a quieter interior.
Speaking of which, inside the Encore GX Preferred, you’ll find Buick’s exciting new Virtual Cockpit system that features a gorgeous 11.0-inch infotainment system paired with an 8.0-inch Driver Information Center, creating nineteen inches of high-definition screens under a single sheet of glass. This puts you at the center of these displays so you can easily keep track of important information while driving.
You also get a six-speaker sound system, cloth seating with leatherette trimming, and a wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls. Perhaps best of all, the Buick Confidence package comes standard with advanced safety tools like Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking with Front Pedestrian Braking, and Lane Keep Assist with a Lane Departure Warning.
Trim Highlight: The Encore GX Sport Touring
If you’d like an enhanced experience while driving around Clinton, then you should consider the Encore GX Sport Touring and everything it has to offer. For starters, the Sport Touring comes with the 1.3L Turbo engine as its standard option, so you don’t have to choose additional power—you simply get it.
You also get some upgraded exterior details like 18-inch gloss black wheels, a high gloss black grille with a silver-painted insert, LED tail lamps, and body-color door handles with chrome strips for an added touch of style. Inside, you’ll find some nice details and extra touches, like a flat-bottom steering wheel for a sportier feel. Overall, this gives the Sport Touring trim a bold and powerful look—plus, you can take things even further with more options like the Advanced Technology and Comfort packages.
Trim Highlight: The Encore GX Avenir
For the ultimate expression of luxury and style from Buick, however, you owe it to yourself to check out the all-new Avenir trim for the Encore GX. The Avenir name has represented the pinnacle of Buick sophistication for many years now, but this is the first time we’ve seen it offered for the Encore GX, and we couldn’t be happier about what it brings to the road.
For starters, you have bespoke 19-inch Avenir Premium Pearl Nickel aluminum wheels along with a gorgeous Black Ice Avenir front grille that gives this trim a bold and powerful overall look. LED clear lens tail lamps look fantastic and help improve visibility at night, while an available hands-free power liftgate makes loading and unloading your Encore GX even easier.
Inside the Avenir, you’ll find a wide range of exclusive styling details and features that elevate your driving experience to the next level. For starters, we have leather-appointed seating featuring an eight-way power driver’s seat and a six-way power front passenger seat, both of which include heating elements.
You get a heated steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control, plus keyless open and start with remote start functionality that makes it a lot easier to get up and get going in the morning. The signature Whisper Beige/Jet Black interior takes the looks of the Avenir’s cabin even further, creating a stunning experience that you’ll look forward to driving each day.
What Are You Looking for in the Buick Encore GX?
As you can see, the 2024 Buick Encore GX is looking better than ever and is decked out with incredible features for you to enjoy; the new Virtual Cockpit system is probably our favorite and something you need to experience for yourself to fully appreciate. In addition to everything we looked at, you have even more options available like a wireless charging pad, adaptive cruise control, and a seven-speaker Bose premium sound system.
All of this means the Encore GX can be the perfect subcompact SUV for your daily routine in Clinton, going on long road trips, and for everything else you’re looking to do. Once you know exactly what you want in your next ride, then we can help you find it.
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