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2025 Buick Encore GX Preferred

SUV · 137–155 hp · 27–30 mpg combined

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$25,940Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

137–155 hp27–30 mpg combinedFWD / AWD

Good

  • 30 mpg with front-wheel drive
  • All-wheel drive available
  • 1,000-lb max towing
  • 11.0-inch infotainment display

Watch for

  • Manual front-seat adjustments
  • Single-zone front air conditioning

The 2025 Buick Encore GX Preferred is a 5-seat SUV with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations.

MSRP runs from $25,940 to $28,000. The front-wheel-drive version uses a 1.2L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine producing 137 hp, a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission and an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined. The all-wheel-drive version has a 1.3L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine with 155 hp, a 9-speed shiftable automatic and an EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined.

Cargo capacity is 23.5 cu ft, and maximum towing is 1,000 lbs. Standard cabin features include leatherette/cloth upholstery, keyless ignition, heated mirrors, a rearview camera and an 11.0-inch infotainment display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The rear seatback is split-folding, while both front seats have manual adjustments.

Standard driver-assistance features include blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system and emergency braking assist. Factory coverage includes a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty, a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 72-month/100,000-mile rust warranty.

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Market

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37 factory options, from $40 to $1,095.

Advanced Technology Package$1,095
Comfort Package$995
Road Trip Package$850
Active Lifestyle Package$825
Trailering Package$725
Roof Rack Cross Rails$695
Mobile Service Plus$599
Interior Protection Package$495
Power Liftgate$400
1.3L Premium Turbo Engine$395
3 Years SiriusXM$299
Keyless Entry Keypad$295
All-Weather Floor Liners$250
Custom Molded Front and Rear Splash Guards$250
Premium Carpeted Floor Mats$205
Cargo Liner$195
All-Weather Floor Mats$195
Sport Pedal Kit$195
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer$175
Highway Safety Kit$150
Luggage Rack Side Rails$150
Bright Chrome Lug Nuts$125
Wheel Locks$125
Cargo Mat$125
Engine Block Heater$100
Horizontal Cargo Net$95
Vertical Cargo Net$95
First Aid Kit$55
Load Floor Cargo Mat$50
Front License Plate Bracket$40
California Emissions Requirements$0
Federal Emissions Requirements$0
Federal Emissions Override$0
State-Specific Emissions Override$0
California Emissions Override$0
Northeast Emissions$0
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Which Encore GX is right for you?

Three trims, $25,940 to $31,500. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,300, from Sport Touring to Avenir.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic or 9-speed automatic.

137–155hp1.2L three-cylinder turbo / 1.3L three-cylinder turbo
162–174lb-ftTorque
27–30mpgCombined · 26–30 city · 28–31 highway
FWD / AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic / 9-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
23.5 cu ftCargo volume
3,023–3,255 lbsCurb weight
4,211–4,409 lbsGVWR
1,000 lbsMax towing

115 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Ebony Seats with Ebony Interior accents
  • Whisper Beige Seats with Ebony Interior accents

Both leatherette/cloth.

6 factory paints

  • Summit White
  • Cinnabar Metallic
  • Copper Ice Metallic
  • Ocean Blue Metallic
  • Ebony Twilight Metallic
  • Moonstone Gray Metallic

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 Encore GX.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
1 yr
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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