Once known for its lavish luxury cruisers, Buick has been on the down-low for quite a few years now. However, the past year has been huge for them, as they’ve unveiled an almost entirely revamped lineup for 2024. On the smaller end enters a redesigned 2024 Buick Encore GX, a new vision of their affordable compact SUV. This article will cover all the details of what you need to know about the Encore GX! Please watch the video below for more in-depth design details.

What’s New for 2024?

Redesigned for 2024, the Encore GX offers new design, tech, and trims

Trims and Pricing

MSRP w/ FWD (INCLUDING destination)

Preferred: $26,895

Sport Touring: $28,095

Avenir: $33,195

The Encore GX is no longer the least expensive in Buick’s lineup, with the new Envista being placed below it.

Slam Dunk and Air Ball

Slam Dunk: 2024 Updates are welcomed and appreciated.

Airball: Confusing Powertrain arrangement.

Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. The Encore GX, similar to other new Buick models, has now taken the design cues from the Wildcat EV concept, making the design very angular and modern. However, the Encore GX retains its overall shape from the previous generation. What is new from the last generation is what’s inside!

Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:

Feature	Availability
Exterior
LED Headlights	Standard
LED Fog Lamps	Not Available
Wheels	18-19-inch alloy wheel options \| Each trim has a varying design to fit the personality of the trim
Mirrors	Power Adjusting, Heating, Blind Sport Monitoring
LED Taillights	LED on Sport Touring \| Clear Lenses on Aveni
Exhaust Outlets	Exposed on Sport Touring and Avenir
Forward Emergency Braking	Standard on all Encore GX trims
Lane Keep Assist
Auto High Beams
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Adaptive Cruise Control	Optional

When it comes to the Interior, the Encore GX will see some much needed updates.

Interior
Remote Start	Standard on Avenir only
Seat Materials	Varies by trim \| Avenir comes with leather seats
Seat Adjustment	Avenir: 10-way Power
Push Button Start	Standard
Gauge Cluster	Standard 8-in digital cluster
Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped \| Avenir: Heated
Wireless Charging	Optional on all trims
Backup Camera	Standard \| 360 Camera Optional on all trims
Automatic Climate	Standard
Seat Climate	Heated Seats: Standard on Avenir \| Available on Lower trims
Audio	6-Speaker Standard
Screen	Standard 11-inch display \| Wireless CarPlay or Android Auto \| New Buick Infotainment
Mirror	Auto-dimming with HomeLink on Avenir
Moonroof	Available- panoramic

The rear of the Encore GX is of course smaller, but it still offers some good amenities.

Rear Amenities
Rear Amenities	USB ports and 60/40 split seats
Tailgate	Hands-free Power Optional on Avenir

For in depth details and numbers on the 2024 Buick Encore GX, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

What’s Under the Hood?

Surprisingly, the Encore GX has two powertrain options for its three trim line-up:

1.2L Turbo 3-cyl: 137hp; 162 lb. ft.
FWD only
Base Preferred trim only
CVT

1.3L Turbo 3-cyl: 155 hp and 174 lb.ft
FWD or optional AWD
Std on ST and Ave, opt on Pref
CVT w/ FWD | 9-speed auto w/ AWD

As seen above, the Encore GX does offer AWD, a feature not found on the similar Envista. The fuel economy is as follows:

1.2 FWD: 30/31/30 MPG

1.3 FWD: 29/31/30 MPG

AWD: 26/28/27 MPG

We hope you have found this overview of the 2024 Buick Encore GX helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Encore GX, please watch our video below! What do you think of the new Encore GX? Let us know in the comments!