Does the 2023 Buick Encore GX need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the Preferred FWD.
- All 6 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $240 more a year.
- 54% of 149 SUVs (2023) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | 1.2L 3cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Select FWD | 1.2L 3cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Preferred AWD | N/A | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Select AWD | N/A | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Essence FWD | 1.3L 3cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Essence AWD | N/A | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Buick Encore GX | Preferred FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Jeep Compass | Sport 4x4 | Regular |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | ES 4WD | Regular |
| 2023 Kia Sportage | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Chevrolet Equinox | LS FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Subaru Forester | AWD | Regular |
| 2023 Kia Niro | LX FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree