About the Encore GX (2020-present) category

The Encore GX is Buick’s current sub-compact SUV. It is different from the non-GX Encore and is split into 1.5 generations:

  • Generation 1.0 (2020-2023)

    • 1.2L or 1.3L 3-cyl with either a CVT (FWD) or a 9-speed (AWD) transmission
  • Generation 1.5 (2024-Present)

    • 1.2L or 1.3L 3-cyl with either a CVT (FWD) or a 9-speed (AWD) transmission