Encore GX is visually a restrained piece of work and adheres to Buick’s current styling philosophy. The interior of the Encore GX is suitably luxurious to convince buyers it is worth its upmarket price tag. Though sharing the same hard points (wheelbase, width, height) as the Trailblazer, the Buick has less rear legroom. Good cargo space. The sole engine is a 155 horsepower 1.3L triple that sends power to all wheels with a conventional hydraulic nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive, hooked up to a CVT, is available on the base Preferred trim. The small engine speak to the fact that the Encore GX will be a big player in markets where cars are taxed on engine capacity or CO2 output; and customers in North America are not the main focus for GM.

All-wheel drive with the 1.3L turbo triple and nine-speed automatic, is standard on the Sport Touring and Avenir trims and is a $2000 option on the Preferred. Forward collision warning, autonomous emergency warning, a lane-keep assist system, a lane departure warning blind spot and rear cross traffic monitors, are standard. Migrating up to the Sport Touring trim adds a power tailgate and roof rails, but is overpriced. With larger wheels and tires, a dual-zone auto climate control, a six-way power passenger seat, leather seating, active cruise control, a memory system and a garage door opener, at a good price. Active cruise controls is standard on the Avenir trim and costs around $1300 on the other models.

Not rated due to insufficient data, but there have been few complaints about these vehicles. The Encore GX warranty coverage has been reduced for 2024.