Used 2022 Buick Encore GX Essence

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Buick generally has a good reputation for reliability, and the Encore GX is expected to follow suit. Major issues are uncommon, and the powertrain is well-proven.
• Maintenance (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Maintenance costs are typical for the segment. While not overly expensive, some parts and services might be slightly higher than entry-level competitors due to the Buick branding.
• Technology (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Buick includes a good suite of technology features, including a user-friendly infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a decent array of driver-assist features.
• Comfort (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The interior is surprisingly comfortable for a compact SUV, with supportive seats and a quiet cabin. Road noise is well-managed, making longer trips more pleasant.
• Dynamics (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  The Encore GX Essence offers adequate performance for daily driving, but it's not particularly sporty or engaging. The handling is predictable, and the ride is generally smooth.

• Comfort & Seating:

  • Heated Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Power Seats

• Convenience:

  • 115V Power Outlet
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Remote Start

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Windows

• Safety:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Autonomous Braking
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assistance
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Technology:

  • Android Auto

• Air Conditioning

  • Air filtration: ionizing
  • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning zones: dual
  • Humidity/dewpoint sensors

• Airbags

  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Knee airbags: dual front
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side airbags: rear
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Radio: voice operated
  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Radio: touch screen display
  • Internet radio app: Pandora
  • Internet radio app: Gracenote
  • Internet radio app: Stitcher
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: mast
  • Total speakers: 6
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input: jack
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Rear brake type: disc
  • Brake drying
  • Rear brake diameter: 10.4
  • Front brake diameter: 11.8
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes
  • Electronic parking brake: auto off

• Comfort Features

  • Floor mat material: carpet
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Steering wheel trim: leather
  • Armrests: rear folding
  • Armrests: rear center with cupholders
  • Floor mats: rear
  • Floor mats: front
  • Floor material: carpet
  • Door sill trim: scuff plate
  • Shift knob trim: chrome

• Convenience Features

  • Cupholders: front
  • Memorized settings: 2 driver
  • One-touch windows: 4
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Power outlet(s): 115V rear
  • Cargo area light
  • Cruise control
  • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Overhead console: front
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Memorized settings: driver seat
  • Universal remote transmitter: garage door opener
  • Memorized settings: side mirrors
  • Cargo cover
  • Push-button start
  • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
  • Reading lights: rear
  • Power outlet(s): 12V front
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Remote engine start
  • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
  • Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic
  • Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
  • Storage: front seatback
  • Assist handle: front
  • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
  • Tool kit
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control
  • Capless fuel filler system
  • Storage: accessory hook
  • Multi-function remote: trunk release

• Drivetrain

  • Drive mode selector
  • Axle ratio: 5.45

• Engine

  • Auto start/stop
  • Alternator: 130 amps
  • Battery saver
  • Battery: maintenance-free

• Exterior Features

  • Active grille shutters
  • Front bumper color: chrome accents
  • Exhaust: integrated
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Mirror color: body-color
  • Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Grille color: black with chrome accents
  • Rear bumper color: body-color
  • Fender lip moldings: black
  • Window trim: chrome
  • Rocker panel color: black
  • Rear bumper color: chrome accents

• In Car Entertainment

  • Connected in-car apps: Google POIs
  • Connected in-car apps: Google search
  • Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration
  • Smartphone integration: Apple CarPlay
  • Smartphone integration: Android Auto
  • Infotainment: Buick Infotainment System
  • Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

• Instrumentation

  • Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in.
  • Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
  • Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Compass
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights: LED
  • Front fog lights: LED
  • Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
  • Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
  • Headlights: LED
  • Headlights: wiper activated
  • Headlights: auto delay off
  • Headlights: auto on/off

• Mirrors

  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirror adjustments: manual folding
  • Side mirrors: heated

• Roof

  • Roof rails: silver

• Safety

  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Pre-collision warning system: audible warning
  • Pre-collision warning system: visual warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian
  • Automatic emergency braking: front
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Camera system: rearview
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Lane deviation sensors
  • Programmable safety key
  • Crumple zones: front
  • Crumple zones: rear

• Seatbelts

  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Driver seat power adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat: heated
  • Driver seat: heated
  • Driver seat power adjustments: 8
  • Rear headrests: 2
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: 2
  • Rear seat folding: split
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: 6
  • Front seat type: bucket
  • Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
  • Passenger seat folding: folds flat
  • Rear headrests: adjustable
  • Upholstery: leather-trimmed
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
  • Passenger seat power adjustments: lumbar
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Power door locks: anti-lockout
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Power door locks: auto-locking

• Stability and Traction

  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Hill holder control

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: semi-independent
  • Front struts: MacPherson
  • Rear suspension type: torsion beam
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Front suspension type: lower control arms
  • Rear shock type: twin-tube gas
  • Front shock type: gas

• Telematics

  • Electronic messaging assistance: with read function
  • Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated
  • Satellite communications: voice guided directions
  • Wi-Fi: hotspot
  • Driver assistance app: roadside assistance
  • Smart device app function: maintenance status
  • Smart device app compatibility: myBuick with Connected Access
  • Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling
  • Satellite communications: OnStar
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
  • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated

• Tires and Rims

  • Spare tire size: temporary
  • Tire type: all season
  • Spare tire mount location: inside
  • Spare wheel type: steel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Wheels: aluminum alloy with painted accents

• Windows

  • Laminated glass: acoustic front side
  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Power windows: safety reverse
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse
  • Solar-tinted glass
  • Rear wiper: with washer
  • Laminated glass: acoustic windshield

• Abs Four Wheel
• Airbags Front Driver
• Airbags Front Passenger
• Airbags Side Impact
• Airbags Side Curtain
• Brake Assist
• Daytime Running Lights
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Traction Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

• California LEV-III SULEV30:

  • Air Pollution Score:7
  • Greenhouse Gas Score:6
  • Fuel Type:Gasoline
  • Epa Underhood Id:NGMXV01.3545

• Federal Tier 3 Bin 30:

  • Air Pollution Score:7
  • Greenhouse Gas Score:6
  • Fuel Type:Gasoline
  • Epa Underhood Id:NGMXV01.3545