Is the 2026 Buick Encore GX a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 36.0 in. Class median 38.5 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 64.5 in. Class middle half 64.7 to 70.8 in.
- Off-road: 7.5 in clearance. Top 73% of 173.
- Price: 33% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $92 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.5 in, top 73% |
| Worth the money | No | 33% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Encore GX a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 23.5 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the Encore GX a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,500 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | No |
| Length | 171.2 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.9 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 10.7 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Encore GX a good commuter car?
Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $92
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 23% of 139
Is the Encore GX a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.5 in clearance, 64.5 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.9 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Encore GX a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.5 in clearance. Top 73% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Preferred AWD, 7.5 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Encore GX worth the money?
No. Priced 33% above cars like it.
- Price, Preferred FWD
- $26,500
- Predicted price
- $19,891
- Gap
- +$6,609 (+33%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Encore GX a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX Preferred FWD | $26,500 | 10.7 cents | 50.2 cu ft | 137 hp |
| Hyundai Kona SE FWD | $25,500 | 10.3 cents | 63.7 cu ft | 147 hp |
Compared with 1,114 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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