Oshawa, Ont. (February 16, 2023) — Today, at the Canadian International Auto Show, Buick revealed the 2024 Encore GX, elevating the small SUV segment. The Encore GX is our first vehicle in North America to adopt the brand’s new tri-shield logo, along with the new face of Buick through its front-end styling. Sporting revitalized exterior design and a new tech-centric interior, the Encore GX is a modern, sophisticated and stylish take on the premium small SUV.

The updated Encore GX will also offer the Avenir trim for the first time, representing the highest expression of Buick luxury. In addition, the reimagined Sport Touring (ST) trim will now be an option for Encore GX buyers, offering a chic and sporty appearance.

New look, same top-tier quality

The new 2024 Encore GX continues Buick’s standard for high-quality engineering and craftsmanship, with an all-new look.

First seen on the Buick Wildcat EV concept, the new front fascia design language features a dynamic, forward-leaning front-end that comes to a crescendo at the brand’s new body-mounted tri-shield logo. An updated modern grille pairs with new signature winged LED headlamps to create a distinctive visual presence. New 18-inch and 19-inch wheel options are also available.

 “The new Encore GX delivers a sleek, sporty, sophisticated presence,” said Bob Boniface, director, Global Buick design. “It’s inherently functional, yet the new exterior design creates a more stylish and modern persona that is unique in today’s small SUV segment.”

The Encore GX’s rear styling features the new Buick logo and typography prominently displayed in the center of the tailgate, while new LED taillamps come standard on ST and Avenir trims. The ST also comes standard with high gloss black front and rear bumpers and is offered with an optional Black Roof Package.

Driver centric and tech-forward interior

Inside the Encore GX, form, function and intuitive tech await. The new interior is centered around Buick’s Virtual Cockpit System (VCS), with Encore GX the first Buick to adopt this technology. VCS features 19 diagonal inches of high-definition screens under one sheet of glass, comprising an 11-inch diagonal infotainment system — the largest infotainment screen in its segment — and a configurable 8-inch diagonal driver cluster screen, both angled toward the driver for intuitive control.

The latest version of Buick infotainment provides a sleek new layout, customizable home screen and easily accessible vehicle categories. Wireless Apple CarPlay®² and Android Auto™³ are standard, and wireless phone charging⁴ is also available.

“The Encore GX is the first Buick in North America to sport our revamped interior and new Virtual Cockpit System,” said Daniella D’Souza, Brand Director, Buick Canada. “It’s rare to get such an elevated, tech-forward interior in this segment. We wanted to uplift every aspect of the Encore GX and put the entire small SUV segment on notice.”

Soft-touch materials and unique stitching patterns flow throughout the interior. Avenir and ST logos are stitched into the headrests on their respective trims, while the ST features a sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, matching its’ athletic persona.

The premium cabin experience is enhanced with Buick’s QuietTuning system, which helps prevent unwanted road noise from entering the cabin for a serene and premium driving experience.

The Avenir’s encore

Buick’s Avenir trim is coming off its most successful year yet, commanding approximately a 45 percent and 49 percent adoption rate on the Enclave and Envision, respectively, as customers continue to be drawn to the functional luxury Buick delivers.

Available for the first time on the Encore GX, the Avenir trim elevates the small SUV segment to a new level, offering customers exclusive design cues, cutting-edge features and premium materials that have all become synonymous with the Avenir badge.

On the exterior, the Encore GX Avenir includes a unique Avenir grille, clear lens LED tail lamps, 19-inch Avenir-specific wheels, chrome front and rear bumper accents and body-coloured side molding.

The Avenir experience continues on the inside, as the new Encore GX Avenir brings an exclusive Whisper Beige and Jet Black Black colour theme, leather seats, 8-way power adjustable front seats with 2-way power lumbar, heated steering wheel, fine dust air filter, rearview auto dim mirror, embroidered Avenir headrests and Avenir door sills.

Spirited efficiency

The 2024 Encore GX comes standard with a 1.3L turbo I-3 engine that produces 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. The engine’s turbocharger allows it to reach torque peak much faster and maintain that torque peak for a longer RPM band compared to a naturally-aspirated engine, providing greater responsiveness and a more engaging drive for customers.

“The Encore GX is peppy and fun-to-drive, while providing the driver with hushed and innately comfortable driving experience on a range of different road conditions,” said Seth Valentine, Buick Program Engineering Manager.

AWD will come standard on Sport Touring and Avenir trims, and those models are equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission. FWD models come standard with a Continuously Variable Transmission.

Safety, confidence and comfort

The 2024 Encore GX comes standard with the Buick Driver Confidence package⁵. This package includes six active safety and driver assistance technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, IntelliBeam auto high-beams and more.

Additional available safety and tech packages⁵ include features such as Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control and Rear Camera Mirror.

Arriving in dealerships soon

The 2024 Encore GX is anticipated to start production next month and will be available for customers late spring 2023.

Buick vehicles offer sculptural designs, refined performance, modern interiors and thoughtful personal technologies. Buick’s award-winning customer service and sales experience, along with the Avenir trim, the highest expression of Buick luxury, are attracting new buyers to experience Buick’s unique approach to attainable luxury. More information about Buick vehicles is available at buick.ca.

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Specs

2024 BUICK ENCORE GX SPECIFICATIONS

MODELS

Preferred (FWD and AWD) Sport Touring (AWD) Avenir (AWD)

 

GM-EST. MPG

Not yet available

 

FUEL TANK CAPACITY (gallons / liters)

13.2 / 50 (FWD & AWD)

 

ENGINE

	ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo I-3
Bore & Stroke (in / mm):	3.11 x 3.58 / 79 x 91
Block Material:	Aluminum, Die Cast
Cylinder Head Material:	Aluminum, Die Cast
Valvetrain:	DOHC
Fuel Delivery:	Direct injection
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):	155 / 115 @ 5600
Torque (lb.-ft./ Nm @ rpm):	174 / 236 @ 1600

 

TRANSMISSION & AXLE

Type:	Continuously Variable Transmission
Application:	1.3L Turbo FWD
Variator ratio spread	7.0
Underdrive	2.621
Overdrive	0.374
Overall ratio spread	7.0
Reverse	0.67:1
Final Drive Ratio:	5.44

Type:	9-Speed Automatic Transmission
Application:	1.3L Turbo AWD
Gear Ratios (:1)
First	4.69
Second	3.31
Third	3.01
Fourth	2.45
Fifth	1.92
Sixth	1.45
Seventh	1.00
Eighth	0.75
Ninth	0.62
Reverse	2.96
Final Drive Ratio:	3.17

 

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Front Suspension:	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension:	Compound Crank; Watts link (AWD models)
Steering Type:	Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning Circle (ft. / m):	36.8 / 11.2
Brake Type:	Electric, four-wheel disc with Duralife™ rotors; brake drying, ABS and brake life monitoring
Brake Rotor Size (in. / mm):	TBD
Wheel Size:	18 x 7.5-inch aluminum
Tire Size:	225/55R18 all-season

 

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase (in. / mm):	102.2 / 2595
Overall Length (in. / mm):	171.4 / 4347
Overall Width (in. / mm):	71.4 / 1813
Overall Height (in. / mm):	64.1 / 1629 (without roof rack)
Track (in. / mm):	61.1 / 1553 (front) 61.9 / 1571 (rear)

 

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Headroom (in. / mm):	39.7 / 1009 (front, without moonroof) 37.9 / 963 (front, with moonroof) 38.1 / 968 (rear, without moonroof) 38.0 / 965 (rear, with moonroof)
Legroom (in. / mm):	40.9 / 1039 (front) 36 / 915 (rear)
Shoulder Room (in. / mm):	55.4 / 1408 (front) 53.6 / 1362 (rear row)
Hip Room (in. / mm):	51.9 / 1317 (front) 50.7 / 1288 (rear row)

 

WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES & CARGO VOLUME

EPA Passenger Volume     (cu. ft. / L):	94.3 / 2670
Max Cargo Volume1  (cu. ft. / L):	23.5 / 665 (behind rear seat) 50.2 / 1421 (rear seat folded)
Trailering Capacity2 (lb. / kg):	1000 / 453 (requires accessory hitch)

¹Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
²Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

SAFETY & DRIVER AWARENESS FEATURES

Airbags1: frontal and knee for driver and front passenger; seat-mounted side-impact and head-curtain for front and rear seating positions. Includes Passenger Sensing System

Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System; tire pressure monitor includes tire fill alert (excludes spare tire, if equipped)

Standard HD Rear Vision Camera2

Standard Buick Driver Confidence package2. Content includes Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator and Intellibeam auto high beams

Available features include: Adaptive Cruise Control2, Rear Park Assist2, Rear Cross Traffic Alert2, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert2 and HD Surround Vision2

¹Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more information.
²Safety or driver-assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.