The smaller, five-seater Encore GX fits quite nicely with the larger Envision and Enclave to form a complete Buick SUV portfolio. The Essence model sits at the top of the model line, followed by Select and Preferred.
This FWD crossover is powered by a transverse mounted ECOTEC 1.3L turbocharged inline 3-cylinder engine with direct injection. It produces up to 155 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 174 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,600 rpm. The power is carried by a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with overdrive.
