After getting a lot of attention at the Montreal Auto Show in January, the Buick Encore GX is now available at dealerships. The newest addition to Buick's SUV lineup will give you a whole new look at the brand !
While the Buick Encore name is familiar, note that the Buick Encore GX is a completely different model. They are both excellent choices for comfortable city driving, but they have different features and their own style.
In terms of dimensions, the 2020 Buick Encore GX is larger than the first-generation Buick Encore. It is a bit more compact than the Envision.
A remarkable style
The 2020 Buick Encore GX takes the brand's all-new direction in design. It features a new style with redesigned headlight housings, a new grille, new fog lights and 18-inch aluminum wheels. The design of the Encore GX highlights the horizontal plane much more than the rounded first-generation model.
For a bold style that stands out, it's possible to opt for the Sport Touring version. The Encore GX ST features exclusive wheels, body color accents and a distinctive black mesh grille with red accents.
“Customers were eagerly awaiting after seeing it at the Auto Show. In addition to its attractive styling, customers are impressed by its more spacious interior and trunk, and by its excellent fuel consumption rating ”, said Éric Coulombe, Sales Manager at Chevrolet Buick GMC de L'Île- Perrot.
More connectivity features
The Encore GX offers a suite of standard safety and driver assistance technologies and features that are typically found in larger and more expensive vehicles.
For example, it comes standard with Front Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking System, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam Headlights with automatic adjustment. All of these technologies are aimed at optimizing the safety and driving experience behind the wheel of the Encore GX.
In terms of infotainment, Buick's new SUV offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and wireless charging that will connect up to two phones at the same time.
Inside, the Encore GX delivers the experience Buick customers are looking for, including the brand's signature QuietTuning, which helps to minimize road noise inside the vehicle, as well as high materials. range such as leather seats, a heated steering wheel and an ionizing air filter.
Performance
The Encore GX will come with a standard 1.2L turbo engine or a premium 1.3L turbo engine, and will deliver up to 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft. couple. In front-wheel drive models, both engines will come with a continuously variable transmission that helps maintain peak performance for responsive acceleration.
For all-wheel drive models, the 1.3 L will be mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. AWD models will also have a deactivation option, giving drivers the choice of AWD, when more traction is needed, or FWD, for improved fuel economy when conditions permit.
“The Buick Encore GX really has style. If you are considering the purchase of a compact SUV, you must come for a test drive, because it is behind the wheel that you notice the importance of a high-end finish and the interest of Buick products ”, concludes Éric Coulombe, sales manager at Chevrolet Buick GMC de L'Île-Perrot.
