2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred AWD
The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred AWD is a 155-hp 1.3-liter turbocharged with a 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 27 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo I-3 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 155 hp |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 79 x 91 |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 9-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.69 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.31 |
| 3rd Gear | 3.01 |
| 4th Gear | 2.45 |
| 5th Gear | 1.92 |
| 6th Gear | 1.45 |
| 7th Gear | 1 |
| 8th Gear | 0.75 |
| 9th Gear | 0.62 |
| Reverse | 2.96 |
| Final Drive | 3.17 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Compound Crank with Watts Link |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 16 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | 15 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in. |
| Tires Front | 225/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | 225/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.2 in |
| Width | 71.4 in |
| Height | 64.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102 in |
| Front Track | 60.9 in |
| Rear Track | 61.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 23.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,255 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.7 in |