5 Reasons the 2025 Buick Encore GX Is Worth the Hype

The 2025 Buick Encore GX is more than just a stylish subcompact SUV—it’s a well-rounded vehicle that delivers comfort, capability, and standout tech in a compact, city-friendly package. There’s a lot to love about this model, but a few features in particular have made it a favorite among drivers (and our team). From its upscale interior and intuitive infotainment system to its fuel efficiency and signature quiet ride, the Encore GX delivers where it counts. Explore our favorite features below, and before you know it, you’ll be heading to our dealership to find the Buick Encore GX for sale.

#1 Two Great Powertrains 

With the Encore GX, you can choose either a front-wheel drive (FWD) model or an all-wheel drive (AWD) model. 

If you choose FWD, two out of the three Encore GX trims, the Avenir and Sport Touring, feature a 1.3-liter Turbo engine. The Preferred trim with FWD features a 1.2-liter Turbo engine. Both engines are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). For drivers who prefer AWD, you can find all three Encore GX trims with the 1.3-liter Turbo engine paired to a nine-speed transmission. 

The 1.3-liter engine yields 155 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque, and the smaller 1.2-liter engine produces 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. Both will give you plenty of kick for your drive. 

When equipped with the 1.3-liter engine, the 2025 Encore GX can go from 0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds with a top speed of 120 mph. While this won’t win any races, it will give you the kind of speed and acceleration you need to merge onto a busy highway at rush hour. 

No matter which engine you choose, you are going to get exceptional fuel economy. Both the 1.2-liter and 1.3-liter engines, when equipped with FWD, have an EPA-estimated combined fuel efficiency rating of 30 MPG. If you choose an AWD Encore GX, you won’t be missing out, though. This build has an EPA-estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. 

#2 Unique and Distinctive Exterior Design

Did you ever find it hard to locate your vehicle in a crowded parking lot? This is often the case because so many subcompact SUV models look alike. There are few things to tell them apart from each other, especially if your vehicle has a white or black exterior color. You are never going to have this problem with the Encore GX. 

Buick has given this model a design that is unique, helping it stand out in the crowd. It has a set of crescent-shaped LED headlights that rise about its aggressive black grille. 

This is even the case with the three trim levels on the 2025 Encore GX. Each has certain design features that make it unique. The Preferred has 18-inch bright silver painted aluminum wheels, while the Sport Touring has high-gloss black painted wheels and gloss black accents throughout its exterior in keeping with its performance design. Meanwhile, the top trim Avenir has aluminum wheels with a pearl nickel finish and bright chrome accents that give it a high-end appearance. 

#3 Upscale Interior with a Quiet Cabin

The stylishness of the Encore GX’s exterior is carried over into its luxurious interior. The Preferred and Sport Touring models feature cloth seats with leatherette trim, while the Avenir has leatherette-trimmed seats that come heated. 

The Sport Touring and Avenir have their respective logos embroidered into the front seat headrests. You’ll also find power-adjustable heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, flat folding front passenger seat, and other comfort features on the Avenir. 

No matter which trim you choose, you are going to be impressed by the comfort of the seats inside your Encore GX.

The passenger cabin on the Encore GX has been designed to provide a quiet environment. Buick’s QuietTuning technology incorporates acoustic laminated glass and active noise cancellation, so you and your passengers can enjoy the ride without being disturbed by the sound of the road.

#4 An Intuitive Infotainment System to Keep You Connected and Entertained

Buick has equipped the 2025 Encore GX with an advanced infotainment system. This system has an ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen that will make accessing your apps easier than ever. It features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can connect your devices even if you left the charging cables at home. You can make hands-free calls and texts, while streaming your favorite music. Simply ask the system to make the call without removing your hands from the steering wheel of your Encore GX.

The hard part may be deciding on the music you want to listen to as the soundtrack for your next drive. While FWD models of the Encore GX have a six-speaker audio system, those with AWD feature seven speakers. You can also opt for a Bose premium sound system on some Encore GX trims. Regardless of the sound system you end up with, the Encore GX’s speakers are strategically positioned throughout the cabin to provide you and your passengers with the best sound quality inside the Encore GX’s passenger cabin.

#5 Comprehensive Safety with Buick Driver Confidence

Passenger safety has always been a top priority of Buick, which is why the 2025 Encore GX features the Buick Driver Confidence package. This set of active driver-assistance technologies will help keep you and your passengers safe by anticipating a potential collision and alerting you so you can take evasive action. 

A Following Distance Indicator will let you know if you are getting too close to the vehicle in front of you. If the other vehicle slows down or stops, the Forward Collision Alert will sound, so you can take evasive action. Meanwhile, the system will engage the Automatic Emergency Braking, bringing your Encore GX to a safe stop or reducing the impact of an unavoidable collision.

One of the most common causes of a highway accident is a momentary lapse of concentration. A driver looks at the navigation system or decides to change the music on the infotainment system, and the vehicle begins to drift into an adjacent lane as a result. If you are driving a 2025 Buick Encore GX, when this happens, the Lane Departure Warning will sound while the Lane Keep Assist will use slight steering adjustments to get you safely back into your lane. 

These are just some of the active safety features on the Encore GX. You can explore all of the features when you test drive the Encore GX for yourself. 

The Perfect Balance of Elegance and Everyday Driving

If you want more out of your subcompact SUV, then the 2025 Encore GX is the right model for you. Its powertrain options deliver efficient performance, while its safety features will help you reach your destination safely. Still, Buick does not sacrifice style for practicality, giving you an elegant exterior design and interior comfort on the Encore GX, with an infotainment system that will keep you connected and entertained whether you are on a commute to work, running errands in town, or heading out on a weekend getaway. Come in today and make your next vehicle a 2025 Buick Encore GX from us!

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