Get to Know the 2026 Buick Encore GX in Tempe, AZ
2026 Buick Encore GX
*MSRP Starting at $26,200
TOP FEATURES
Available All-Wheel-drive
ultrawide 11" diagonal touchscreen
Available hands-free power liftgate
Overview of the 2026 Buick Encore GX in Tempe, AZ
When it comes to a fuel-efficient, family-capable subcompact SUV that comfortably seats five, achieves an incredible 31 MPG combined while providing exceptional interior features, look no further than the 2026 Buick Encore GX. Exceptional handling, smooth control, and an incredibly refined interior are combined with a 1.3L turbo 3-cylinder engine and 9-speed automatic transmission that generates 155 hp / 174 lb-ft of torque.
Technology Highlights
The interior of the 2026 Buick Encore GX is beyond impressive. It comes with a vivid, multicolor 11-inch HD infotainment touchscreen and an 8-inch digital Driver Information Center that’s combined with a 7-speaker Bose premium audio system. Coulter Tempe Buick GMC customers have the option of upgrading to an HD Surround Vision camera system that provides a 360-degree, bird's-eye view.
2026 Buick Encore GX Trim Levels
2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred
*Starting at $26,495
- Cloth with leatherette seating
- 18" Bright Silver panted aluminum wheels
- 1.3L Turbo Engine
2026 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring
*Starting at $27,300
- Flat-bottom steering wheel
- Leatherette seating with ST logo embroidered on front-seat head restraints
- Gloss-black grille and front fascia with unique gloss-black accents
- 18" Gloss Black wheels
- 1.3L Turbo engeine with a 9-speed automatic transmission
2026 Buick Encore GX Avenir
*Starting at $31,600
- Perforated Leather-appointed front seats with Avenir logo embroidered on front-seat head restraints
- Heated steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 19" aluminum wheels with Pearl Nickel finish
- 1.3L Turbo engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission
Design & Styling
Buick spared no expense to make the 2026 Buick Encore GX a visually stunning SUV. The three trims for 2026 are Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. The Sport Touring trim comes with a stunning, gloss black grille and front fascia with incredible-looking black accents and sharp-angled LED lights. With its bright chrome grille and available 18- or 19-inch wheels, every member of the family will love the 2026 Buick Encore GX.
Awards & Accolades
Buick is one of the most storied and trusted automotive brands in North America. Lauded for its exceptional reliability and performance, the Buick Encore GX has long been a favorite of Coulter Tempe Buick GMC customers and for good reason. The 2026 Buick Encore GX received an NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating for both FWD and AWD versions while receiving high scores for ownership satisfaction from Car and Driver and KBB.com.
Buick Encore GX FAQs
What engine comes in the 2026 Buick Encore GX?
Every 2026 Encore GX trim uses a 1.3L Turbo engine. On the Sport Touring and Avenir trims, it's paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Buick Encore GX?
The 2026 Encore GX with front-wheel drive has a GM-estimated fuel economy of 29 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.
What trim levels are available for the 2026 Buick Encore GX, and how much do they cost?
The 2026 Encore GX comes in three trims: Preferred, starting at $26,200; Sport Touring, starting at $27,400; and Avenir, starting at $31,700. Preferred focuses on everyday sophistication, Sport Touring adds bold, athletic styling, and Avenir is the most luxurious version.
What safety features are standard on the 2026 Buick Encore GX?
All trims come standard with Buick Driver Confidence, which includes Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Emergency Braking. It also includes Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, a Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam Auto High Beams.
What luxury features come with the Buick Encore GX Avenir trim?
The Avenir trim adds an exclusive Avenir grille with bright chrome accents and 19-inch aluminum wheels with a Pearl Nickel finish. Inside, it has perforated leather-appointed seats with quilted stitching, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control. A hands-free power liftgate that opens with a kick below the bumper is also available on Avenir.
Does the 2026 Buick Encore GX have a sunroof?
Yes, a panoramic power moonroof is available on the 2026 Encore GX to bring more natural light into the cabin.
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