2024 Buick Encore GX trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,900
- 8 trims. $25,600 to $33,500.
- Base: Preferred FWD. Top: Avenir AWD.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | $25,600 | $1,295 | 1.2L 3cyl | 137 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| FWD 4dr ST | $26,800 | $1,295 | N/A | 155 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Touring FWD | $26,800 | $1,295 | 1.3L 3cyl | 155 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred AWD | $27,600 | $1,295 | N/A | 155 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| AWD 4dr ST | $28,400 | $1,295 | N/A | 155 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Touring AWD | $28,400 | $1,295 | 1.3L 3cyl | 155 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Avenir FWD | $31,900 | $1,295 | 1.3L 3cyl | 155 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Avenir AWD | $33,500 | $1,295 | 1.3L 3cyl | 155 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Preferred to 4dr ST: +$1,200
Preferred FWD $25,600 to FWD 4dr ST $26,800.
- Power: 137 hp to 155 hp.
No equipment data.
Sport Touring to Avenir: +$5,100
Sport Touring FWD $26,800 to Avenir FWD $31,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Remote start, Power driver seat, Power front seats, plus 1 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Avenir FWD, $31,900.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Avenir FWD, $31,900. Optional from Preferred FWD, $25,600.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Avenir FWD, $31,900. Optional from Preferred FWD, $25,600.
- 360 camera: optional from Preferred FWD, $25,600.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Preferred FWD, $25,600.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Preferred FWD, $25,600.
- Power liftgate or trunk: optional from Preferred FWD, $25,600.
- Premium audio: optional from Sport Touring FWD, $26,800.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Avenir FWD, $31,900. Optional from Preferred FWD, $25,600.
- Not on any trim: a third row, navigation, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Preferred | Sport Touring | Avenir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | O | O | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | S |
| 360 camera | O | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | O | O | O |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N |
| Premium audio | N | O | O |
| Remote start | O | O | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
No equipment data: FWD 4dr ST, AWD 4dr ST.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Preferred AWD, $27,600.
- The most hp: FWD 4dr ST, 155 hp, $26,800.
- The best mpg: Preferred FWD, 30 mpg, $25,600.
New for 2024
Compared with 2023. Trims matched by name.
- Added: FWD 4dr ST, Sport Touring FWD, AWD 4dr ST, Sport Touring AWD, Avenir FWD, Avenir AWD.
- Dropped: Select FWD, Select AWD, Essence FWD, Essence AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: -$300.
| Trim | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | $25,900 | $25,600 | -$300 |
| Preferred AWD | $27,900 | $27,600 | -$300 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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