The 2026 Buick Encore GX is offered in three trims—Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir—each with a distinct mix of value, style, and premium features. Preferred includes Buick's signature QuietTuning, an Ultrawide 11" diagonal HD color touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and standard advanced safety features. Sport Touring adds 18" Gloss Black wheels, unique grille and trim accents, and ST badging. Avenir delivers elevated refinement with 19" wheels, perforated leather-appointed seats, and upgraded interior finishes. Contact John Thornton Buick GMC for current pricing on all three trims.*

The "GX" in Buick Encore GX stands for Grand Crossover, highlighting its larger size and elevated position over the original Encore. While it shares part of its name with Buick's earlier subcompact SUV, the Encore GX is a completely distinct vehicle designed to be a more premium and versatile SUV.

Yes, all-wheel drive is available on every Buick Encore GX trim, while front-wheel drive comes standard. For drivers who want added traction in wet, snowy, or varied driving conditions, Buick offers available AWD across all trims.

The 2026 Buick Encore GX measures 171.1 inches in length, about 14.26 feet. At just over 14 feet long, the Encore GX falls into a compact crossover segment that strikes a balance between maneuverability and utility, while still offering seating for five and plenty of cargo space.

Yes—the Buick Encore GX is larger than the original Encore in length, width, and cargo capacity, while still seating up to five. The Encore GX was designed as a more spacious evolution of the original Encore, with a longer wheelbase and more interior room. Cargo space behind the rear seats is about 23.5 cu. ft.⁽⁶⁾

The Buick Encore GX can tow up to 1,000 lbs. when properly equipped. With the available Trailering Package, the Encore GX's maximum towing capacity is 1,000 lbs.⁽⁷⁾ It's best suited for light-duty tasks such as hauling single-axle utility trailers, small boats, garden equipment trailers, or cargo racks.

Every Encore GX trim includes Buick Driver Confidence⁽⁴⁾ as standard equipment: Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and IntelliBeam auto high beams.

John Thornton Buick GMC carries a full selection of new 2026 Encore GX models across all three trims. Browse current inventory online or contact our sales team to schedule your test drive.