2022
Buick Encore GX

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Available trims

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  • FWD 4dr Preferred
    Starts at
    $24,400
    29 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Select
    Starts at
    $25,800
    29 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr Preferred
    Starts at
    $26,400
    26 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr Select
    Starts at
    $27,800
    26 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD 4dr Essence
    Starts at
    $29,000
    29 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • AWD 4dr Essence
    Starts at
    $30,600
    26 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Small, five-seat SUV
Front- or all-wheel drive
155-hp turbo three-cylinder engine
CVT or nine-speed automatic transmission
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto standard
Automatic emergency braking standard

The good & the bad

The good

Quiet on highway
Many standard safety features
Fuel economy
Easy-to-use multimedia system

The bad

Torque steer (FWD) and vague steering
Suspension gets unsettled on rough roads
Bland cabin materials
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Expert 2022 Buick Encore GX review

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What Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX?

The five-seat Encore GX fits between the subcompact Encore and the compact Envision in Buick’s lineup. Available with front- or all-wheel drive, the Encore GX is powered by a 155-horsepower, turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine. Front-drive models have a continuously variable automatic transmission, while all-wheel-drive versions get a nine-speed automatic. Encore GX competitors include the Mazda CX-30 and Volkswagen Taos. 

What’s New on the 2022 Buick Encore GX?

There are no significant changes this year. 

What Features in the 2022 Buick Encore GX Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot (data subscription required after free trial)
  • Satellite radio
  • Forward collision warning
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane keep assist
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

Available features include:

  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Remote start
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Navigation
  • Bose premium stereo
  • 360-degree camera system
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot warning

Should I Buy the 2022 Buick Encore GX?

The Encore GX straddles the line between mainstream and luxury small SUVs. It comes with a healthy list of tech and active safety features, but the cabin doesn’t feel premium. Ride quality on rough roads could be better, too. 

2022 Buick Encore GX review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX?

The five-seat Encore GX fits between the subcompact Encore and the compact Envision in Buick’s lineup. Available with front- or all-wheel drive, the Encore GX is powered by a 155-horsepower, turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine. Front-drive models have a continuously variable automatic transmission, while all-wheel-drive versions get a nine-speed automatic. Encore GX competitors include the Mazda CX-30 and Volkswagen Taos. 

What’s New on the 2022 Buick Encore GX?

There are no significant changes this year. 

What Features in the 2022 Buick Encore GX Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot (data subscription required after free trial)
  • Satellite radio
  • Forward collision warning
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane keep assist
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

Available features include:

  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Remote start
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Navigation
  • Bose premium stereo
  • 360-degree camera system
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot warning

Should I Buy the 2022 Buick Encore GX?

The Encore GX straddles the line between mainstream and luxury small SUVs. It comes with a healthy list of tech and active safety features, but the cabin doesn’t feel premium. Ride quality on rough roads could be better, too. 

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Safety review

Based on the 2022 Buick Encore GX base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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  • 2020
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  • 2020
    5.0
    Buick Encore
    Starts at
    $23,200
    26 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
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Consumer reviews

66% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.5
Performance 3.8
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

By Pitts from Leesburg, Florida
Owns this car
June 14, 2023

Disappointed

Had to take the car four times for the brakes sneaking when backing up. They never fixed the problem and it’s still making this loud noise when backing up. Must be a Monday morning product. Don’t know if I can ever get the problem solved. Contacted GM but with little help. They wanted to give me a credit for future repairs services. So disappointed. Will never buy another GM product.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 2.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 3.0
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By Sheila Dragomir from Decatur Michigan
Owns this car
March 22, 2023

Possible electrical problems

My windows will lock up and now my interior light does not come on or my key fob does not work when this happens to my windows but when I take it into the shop, it starts working again I need this fixed
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 2.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 3.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2022 Buick Encore GX?

The 2022 Buick Encore GX is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Essence (2 styles)
  • Preferred (2 styles)
  • Select (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2022 Buick Encore GX?

The 2022 Buick Encore GX offers up to 29 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX reliable?

The 2022 Buick Encore GX has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2022 Buick Encore GX owners.

Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2022 Buick Encore GX. 66.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 3.8
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.2

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