2025 Buick Encore GX trim levels explained
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$7,160
- 6 trims. $25,940 to $33,100.
- Base: Preferred FWD. Top: Avenir AWD.
All 6 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | $25,940 | $1,395 | 1.2L 3cyl | 137 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Touring FWD | $27,140 | $1,395 | 1.3L 3cyl | 155 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred AWD | $27,940 | $1,395 | 1.3L 3cyl | 155 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Touring AWD | $28,740 | $1,395 | 1.3L 3cyl | 155 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| Avenir FWD | $31,500 | $1,395 | 1.3L 3cyl | 155 hp | FWD | CVT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Avenir AWD | $33,100 | $1,395 | 1.3L 3cyl | 155 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Preferred to Sport Touring: +$1,200
Preferred FWD $25,940 to Sport Touring FWD $27,140.
- Engine: 1.2L 3cyl to 1.3L 3cyl.
- Power: 137 hp to 155 hp.
Adds as standard: Roof rails.
Sport Touring to Avenir: +$4,360
Sport Touring FWD $27,140 to Avenir FWD $31,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Garage door opener, Power driver seat, Power front seats, plus 1 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Avenir FWD, $31,500.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Avenir FWD, $31,500. Optional from Preferred FWD, $25,940.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Avenir FWD, $31,500. Optional from Preferred FWD, $25,940.
- 360 camera: optional from Preferred FWD, $25,940.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Preferred FWD, $25,940.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Preferred FWD, $25,940.
- Power liftgate or trunk: optional from Preferred FWD, $25,940.
- Premium audio: optional from Sport Touring FWD, $27,140.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Preferred FWD, $25,940.
- 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 | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Preferred AWD, $27,940.
- The most hp: Sport Touring FWD, 155 hp, $27,140.
- The best mpg: Preferred FWD, 30 mpg, $25,940.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: FWD 4dr ST, AWD 4dr ST.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$340.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | $25,600 | $25,940 | +$340 |
| Sport Touring FWD | $26,800 | $27,140 | +$340 |
| Preferred AWD | $27,600 | $27,940 | +$340 |
| Sport Touring AWD | $28,400 | $28,740 | +$340 |
| Avenir FWD | $31,900 | $31,500 | -$400 |
| Avenir AWD | $33,500 | $33,100 | -$400 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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