2020 Buick Encore GX Essence
Buick Encore GX Details
Automatic
3 Cyl, 1.3L
Satin Steel Metallic
AWD
Gasoline
99,741 Miles
Ebony w/Ebony Accents
F15832
KL4MMGSL2LB099333
Leather
Essence
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2020 Buick Encore GX
Vehicle Details
2020 Buick Encore GX Essence AWD — Best Price in Louisville, KY Looking for a compact luxury crossover with premium features and confident all?wheel drive? This 2020 Buick Encore GX Essence in Louisville, KY delivers. Powered by a fuel-efficient 3?cylinder 1.3L gasoline engine paired with smooth AWD, it offers nimble handling, excellent city fuel economy, and secure traction for Kentucky roads. Comfort and convenience are highlighted by leather seats and a heated steering wheel, making every drive pleasant in all seasons. Built-in navigation ensures you arrive on time, while Hands-Free Bluetooth keeps calls and audio streamlined and safe. Lane Keep Assist adds an extra level of driver confidence on longer trips and busy highways. This Buick Encore GX Essence shows clean condition and thoughtful features for drivers who want upscale appointments without the upscale price. Whether commuting, running errands, or heading out for a weekend getaway, the interior comfort and modern tech make it an ideal choice. Located in Louisville, KY, this vehicle is competitively priced — we're offering the best price in the area on this model. Schedule a test drive today to experience the responsive 1.3L engine, AWD capability, and premium interior firsthand. Don't miss this chance to own a stylish, well-appointed Buick Encore GX Essence at the best price near Louisville.
Equipment
This model offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. Lane Keep Assist in the vehicle helps maintain safe driving by gently steering to stay within the lane. The Buick Encore GX offers Automatic Climate Control for personalized comfort. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this unit. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in this vehicle . Our dealership has already run the CARFAX report and it is clean. A clean CARFAX is a great asset for resale value in the future. Bluetooth technology is built into the Buick Encore GX, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for the Buick Encore GX - stay connected and entertained on the go! The leather seats in this 2020 Buick Encore GX are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style.
Packages
Sport Touring Package: Body-Color Bodyside Moldings; Custom Grille; Sport Front Bumper; Body Color Rocker Moldings; Sport Touring Badge; Sport Rear Bumper; 18" Aluminum Wheels; Red Front and Rear Bumper Protective Molding. Preferred Equipment Group 1SL. Experience Buick Package: Power Tilt-Sliding Moonroof; 8" Diagonal Buick Infotainment System with Navigation. Satin Steel Metallic. Wheel Lock Kit. Front License Plate Bracket. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
2020 Buick Encore GX Essence AWD — Best Price in Louisville, KY Looking for a compact luxury crossover with premium features and confident all?wheel drive? This 2020 Buick Encore GX Essence in Louisville, KY delivers. Powered by a fuel-efficient 3?cylinder 1.3L gasoline engine paired with smooth AWD, it offers nimble handling, excellent city fuel economy, and secure traction for Kentucky roads. Comfort and convenience are highlighted by leather seats and a heated steering wheel, making every drive pleasant in all seasons. Built-in navigation ensures you arrive on time, while Hands-Free Bluetooth keeps calls and audio streamlined and safe. Lane Keep Assist adds an extra level of driver confidence on longer trips and busy highways. This Buick Encore GX Essence shows clean condition and thoughtful features for drivers who want upscale appointments without the upscale price. Whether commuting, running errands, or heading out for a weekend getaway, the interior comfort and modern tech make it an ideal choice. Located in Louisville, KY, this vehicle is competitively priced — we're offering the best price in the area on this model. Schedule a test drive today to experience the responsive 1.3L engine, AWD capability, and premium interior firsthand. Don't miss this chance to own a stylish, well-appointed Buick Encore GX Essence at the best price near Louisville.
Equipment
This model offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. Lane Keep Assist in the vehicle helps maintain safe driving by gently steering to stay within the lane. The Buick Encore GX offers Automatic Climate Control for personalized comfort. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this unit. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in this vehicle . Our dealership has already run the CARFAX report and it is clean. A clean CARFAX is a great asset for resale value in the future. Bluetooth technology is built into the Buick Encore GX, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for the Buick Encore GX - stay connected and entertained on the go! The leather seats in this 2020 Buick Encore GX are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style.
Packages
Sport Touring Package: Body-Color Bodyside Moldings; Custom Grille; Sport Front Bumper; Body Color Rocker Moldings; Sport Touring Badge; Sport Rear Bumper; 18" Aluminum Wheels; Red Front and Rear Bumper Protective Molding. Preferred Equipment Group 1SL. Experience Buick Package: Power Tilt-Sliding Moonroof; 8" Diagonal Buick Infotainment System with Navigation. Satin Steel Metallic. Wheel Lock Kit. Front License Plate Bracket. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Features & Options
- Sport Touring Package: Body-Color Bodyside Moldings; Custom Grille; Sport Front Bumper; Body Color Rocker Moldings; Sport Touring Badge; Sport Rear Bumper; 18" Aluminum Wheels; Red Front and Rear Bumper Protective Molding
- Preferred Equipment Group 1SL
- Experience Buick Package: Power Tilt-Sliding Moonroof; 8" Diagonal Buick Infotainment System with Navigation
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Wheel Lock Kit
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device mirroring
- Automatic Emergency Braking forward collision mitigation
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable mobile hotspot internet access
- HD Rear Vision Camera rear mounted camera
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- Keyfob remote start
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Leather front seat upholstery
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert collision warning
- First and second-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Automatic full-time AWD
- ECOTEC 1.3L I-3 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- variable valve control
- intercooled turbo
- regular unleaded
- engine with 155HP
- ECOTEC 1.3L I-3 DOHC
- Teen Driver restricted driving mode/alerts
- Smart key with hands-free access and push button start
- Push-button
- OnStar and Buick connected services capable vehicle tracker with vehicle slowdown
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert blind spot warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Intellibeam auto high-beam headlights
- Immobilizer
- Active noise cancellation
- OnStar and Buick connected services capable vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Multi-level cargo floor
- External memory control
- Pandora internet radio capability
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Leather rear seat upholstery
- Automatic climate control
- Climate control ionization
- 0.150 kW
- LED daytime running lights
- LED brake lights
- LED front fog lights
- Leather and chrome steering wheel
- Active grille shutters
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Roof rails
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
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2020 Buick Encore GX Essence Review
As Buick continues their transition away from cars to a premium SUV brand, they’ve got more slots to fill between Encore and Enclave and this new Encore GX takes up residence on the smaller side, capitalizing on their most popular nameplate.Last year, Buick sold over 100,000 Encores in the U.S. That’s pretty impressive for a model that’s in its 8th year of production and saw its last refresh 3 years ago. But with the discontinuation of the Regal TourX the door has opened ever so slightly for another SUV to squeeze in below the Envision…and that’s what I have here in the Encore GX.
With a starting price of $25,000, the GX carries a roughly $800 premium over its smaller sibling. And Buick has brought their tiny, turbocharged engine A game to the 2 Encore models with 1.2- and 1.3-liter engines offered here and a 1.4-liter as standard fair on the regular Encore. It’s a somewhat odd powertrain strategy but for an extra $395 this all-aluminum, direct-injected 3-cylinder is the power champ of the trio, producing 155 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque at a low 1,600 RPM. If you opt for AWD, something my tester doesn’t have, this engine is standard and swaps out its CVT for a 9-speed auto. This 1.3/CVT combo is also the fuel economy leader of the bunch, rated at 31mpg in combined driving with an over 400 mile driving range.
I admit, when I first saw the Encore at its auto show reveal I never would have imagined it’d be such a sales success. But the Encore is really small - so in comes the Encore GX which gives shoppers a slightly bigger alternative. Even though they’re actually 2 different vehicles, the GX ostensibly fills the same need - a well-equipped, 30+mpg, quasi-SUV that’s city friendly wearing an upmarket badge.
This Chili Red is a beautiful color and in this top-level Essence trim, the GX with its LED lighting and stylish 18”wheels looks the part of a cultured crossover SUV and that’s exemplified even more in the cabin, where the brown and black leather, faux metal accents and imaginative design create an uptown image. Mine also adds in some goodies like the Advanced Technology Package which includes a surround vision camera – a favorite of mine, a little flip up head-up display, adaptive cruise and this well-stocked and easy-to-use touchscreen infotainment system with on-board navigation. It also packs in cool features like Amazon Alexa integration, OnStar and Marketplace that facilitates on the go food ordering and more. And then there’s an automatic parking assistant for both parallel and perpendicular spots and wireless device charging but not wireless CarPlay. Throw in the hands-free liftgate with a Buick logo projection to help you place your foot, and this Encore GX Essence FWD totals $33,465…an appealing price considering the depth of features. And hey look at this – the rare, height-adjustable passenger seat.
When you hear 3-cylinder turbo and CVT your gut reaction is to cringe. Especially in a premium marque. But amazingly this power train is an Encore GX strong suit. Whether on the highway or climbing a country road this thing never feels underpowered. It’s surprisingly reactive and the CVT plays along very nicely. But the ride quality lacks polish and feels more like something you’d expect from an entry level Chevy and the way it handles the road leaves very little impression at all. So the Encore GX plays up its high feature content and does so very well.
If your travels frequently take you through potholed city streets, the GX is going to be a rough go. The semi-independent rear suspension and front struts don’t provide nearly enough cushioning and this is by far the GX’s biggest misstep. There’re also no drive modes of any kind which is unusual at this level.
Legroom back here between the Encore and the GX is the same which is to say not very much and overall there’s only a little more passenger room in general. Where the GX gains any appreciable room is in the cargo area.
This sliding, adjustable floor also provides some more flexibility and storage to create standard and max cargo room that is greater than that of the Volvo XC40.
The Encore GX should do very well for Buick because it plays to the same feature conscious audience as the highly successful Encore – just bigger and with a better powertrain for not much more money. It is not a driver’s choice, however. Imported from Korea along with its Chevy Trailblazer counterpart, the GX is on sale now.