At our test track, the Encore GX with all-wheel drive, the nine-speed automatic, and the larger 1.3-liter four-cylinder required a slothful 9.3 seconds to reach 60 mph. Likewise, the slightly bigger engine exclusively uses a nine-speed automatic transmission. While the more powerful engine is available on fancier front-drive models, it's included on every Encore GX with all-wheel drive. The former pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive. The base version is a 1.2-liter that develops 137 horsepower followed by an optional 1.3-liter that makes 155 ponies. The Encore GX is powered by two turbocharged three-cylinder engines. All-wheel drive is optional and adds $2000 to the price of any Encore GX.

The Experience Buick package adds navigation and a power sunroof. It comes with handsome 18-inch wheels, roof-rack side rails, an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, a rear-seat center armrest, remote start, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The best value in the lineup appears to be the midrange Select model. Otherwise, the junior Buick SUV rolls into 2022 with no changes. What's New for 2022?Ī quartet of new colors joins the Encore GX's palette for 2022: Cinnabar Metallic, Sapphire Metallic, Rosewood Metallic, and Sunset Glow Metallic. Its cabin is roomy and well-equipped, which helps it against those non-luxury crossovers, but it doesn't quite have the panache of the German utes.

Depending on how it's equipped, the Encore GX either competes with mainstream subcompact SUVs such as the Mazda CX-30 and the Hyundai Kona or small luxury crossovers such as the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-class. Handling is stable, and the ride is smooth. Acceleration is adequate, but neither of them will satisfy lead-footed drivers. The Encore GX comes with your choice of either a turbocharged 1.2-liter or turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine. If the regular Encore is too small for you, consider stepping up to the 2022 Buick Encore GX, which is both slightly larger and more modern.

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