Overview
Overview of the Buick Encore GX
The 2026 Buick Encore GX near Yankton, SD is a small SUV with a premium feel, easy maneuverability, and smart everyday efficiency. It seats up to five and offers front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. Power comes from a turbocharged engine, with up to 155 horsepower available.1 Fuel economy reaches up to an estimated 29 city and 31 highway mpg,2 making it a practical choice for commuting, errands, and weekend drives.
Technology
Technology Highlights
The Encore GX keeps things simple and connected with an 11-inch touchscreen, an 8-inch driver information display, wireless Apple CarPlay,3 Android Auto,3 Bluetooth, available remote start,4 and available wireless charging.5 Available features include a panoramic moonroof, hands-free power liftgate, and 360-degree camera. Standard Buick Driver Confidence6 adds automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, following distance indicator, and automatic high beams.
Design & Styling
Design & Styling
The 2026 Encore GX has a polished look with three trims: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. Preferred brings everyday sophistication, Sport Touring adds gloss-black accents and athletic details, and Avenir adds upscale touches like perforated leather-appointed seating, a unique grille, heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, and 19-inch wheels. Flexible 40/60 split rear seats help make the most of its compact footprint.
Recognition
Awards & Accolades
Kelley Blue Book gives the Encore GX a 4.2 consumer rating and notes its quiet, comfortable cabin, strong technology, and available all-wheel drive. The NHTSA awarded it a 5-star overall safety rating.7 Buick was also recognized by J.D. Power as the number one mainstream brand for dependability8 and sales satisfaction. Visit Northtown Buick GMC to learn more.
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2026 Buick Encore GX Trim Levels
Choose the Encore GX that fits your drive. Every trim comes standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available across the lineup.
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Preferred
- Cloth with leatherette seating
- 18" Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels
- Ultrawide 11" diagonal infotainment display
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Sport Touring
- Gloss-black grille and front fascia with unique gloss-black accents
- 18" Gloss Black wheels
- Flat-bottom steering wheel
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Avenir
- Perforated leather-appointed front seats
- Heated steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control
- 19" aluminum wheels with Pearl Nickel finish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What trims are available for the 2026 Buick Encore GX?
The 2026 Buick Encore GX is offered in three trims: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. Preferred brings cloth with leatherette seating and 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels, Sport Touring adds a gloss-black grille, 18-inch Gloss Black wheels, and a flat-bottom steering wheel, and Avenir adds perforated leather-appointed front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and 19-inch aluminum wheels with a Pearl Nickel finish. Source: buick.com.
How much horsepower does the 2026 Buick Encore GX have?
The 2026 Buick Encore GX offers up to 155 horsepower from its available 1.3L Turbo engine. Front-wheel-drive models use a CVT transmission, and the 1.3L Turbo is also available with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Source: buick.com.
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Buick Encore GX?
The 2026 Buick Encore GX is rated at a GM-estimated 29 mpg city and 31 mpg highway with front-wheel drive. Actual mileage will vary based on driving conditions, configuration, and options. Source: buick.com.
Is the 2026 Buick Encore GX available with all-wheel drive?
Yes. Front-wheel drive comes standard, and all-wheel drive is available on every 2026 Buick Encore GX trim, including Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. Source: buick.com.
How much can the 2026 Buick Encore GX tow?
The 2026 Buick Encore GX can tow up to 1,000 lbs. when properly equipped with the available Trailering Package. It is best suited for light-duty tasks such as small utility trailers or personal watercraft. Always review the trailering section of the Owner's Manual before towing. Source: buick.com.
What technology comes standard on the 2026 Buick Encore GX?
Every 2026 Buick Encore GX includes an Ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen, a reconfigurable 8-inch diagonal Driver Information Center, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility, and Buick Driver Confidence safety and driver assistance features. Source: buick.com.
Where can I find a 2026 Buick Encore GX near Yankton, SD?
Northtown Automotive Buick GMC carries 2026 Buick Encore GX inventory at 3818 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078, and proudly serves shoppers from Yankton, SD and Hartington, NE. Browse our Encore GX inventory online, then contact us to set up a test drive.
1 Available 1.3L Turbo engine. Source: buick.com.
2 GM-est. MPG city/hwy 29/31 (FWD). Source: buick.com.
3 Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone. Data plan rates apply. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
4 Requires paid plan. Lock/unlock feature requires automatic locks. Remote start requires GM factory-installed and enabled remote start system. See onstar.com for details and limitations.
5 The system wirelessly charges one compatible mobile device. Some phones have built-in wireless charging technology and others require a special adapter/back cover. To check for phone or other device compatibility, see https://www.buick.com/support/vehicle/phone-connect or consult your carrier.
6 Buick Driver Confidence: Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and IntelliBeam auto high beams. Safety 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 important feature limitations and information.
7 Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.NHTSA.gov).
8 Buick received the highest ranking among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), based on 33,268 total responses from original owners of 2023 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership, fielded December 2024 through November 2025. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.
Maximum towing of up to 1,000 lbs. when properly equipped. Before 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.
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price. See buick.com for all Buick vehicles’ destination freight charges.
Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. Specifications, features and availability subject to change. Sources: northtowncars.com and buick.com. Northtown Automotive Buick GMC, 3818 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078.