Have you found yourself daydreaming about having a subcompact SUV in your garage? You should clear some time in your schedule and head over to LaFontaine Buick GMC Lansing, your local Buick dealer.
In a category where there are so many options, the Buick Encore GX stands under a well-deserved spotlight. With an expressive exterior, luxurious interior, and exciting features for performance, entertainment, and safety, it offers drivers a quality experience at a price that will make their wallets applaud.
For your consideration, here are ten reasons you should experience the Buick Encore GX for yourself…
1) Eye-Catching Character
As the subcompact and compact SUV categories have expanded under every major automaker, it has become somewhat harder to find “your vehicle” in the parking lot—but the Encore rejects the very notion of being part of the crowd, demanding to stand out with its unique exterior.
An elegant grille and front fascia, accented by comma-shaped headlamps, give the front of the GX so much character it feels animated. The low, sturdy, yet flowing body style embraces the road and adventures ahead. Eye-catching wheels and gently curved windows lead to a simple but elegant back end. Whether it’s coming or going, the Encore is happy to bask in attention from passers-by and other drivers. With eight available colors across the three trims, you can add even more layers of expression to an already evocative SUV.
2) A Trim for Everyone
The Buick Encore GX offers three trim levels for 2024. Although the base trim, the Preferred has plenty of style and great features to offer to everyone who chooses it. The top-tier Avenir is for drivers who enjoy basking in luxury, with trim-exclusive features for the interior and exterior; you can enjoy a luxe driving experience with leather-trimmed front seats, remote start, and many more delightful options that come standard.
If you’re looking for something bold, the Sport Touring trim is ranked between the Preferred and Avenir, making an impression everywhere it goes with a high-gloss black grille, black gloss finish aluminum wheels, and distinct red-lensed taillamps.
3) A Superior Interior
For the Encore GX, beauty isn’t skin deep. The sleek, stylish exterior is matched in character and quality by its luxurious interior. The leatherette and cloth upholstery has accent stitching that makes its seating as beautiful as it is comfortable. With options for a heated steering wheel and front seats, plus an excellent climate control system, the GX is ready for every season. The panoramic moonroof adds an exquisite way to enjoy nature, from scenic drives to sunsets and sunrises to meteor showers. Beauty is all around you when you’re inside the Buick Encore.
4) Safety Features
You can’t call a car “excellent” unless it has the safety features to protect its driver, passengers, and everyone who shares the road it travels on. Thus, the Buick Driver Confidence suite offers six technologies aimed at driver assistance and safety.
Forward Collision Alert and Front Pedestrian Braking alert you to a probable collision and will apply Automatic Emergency Braking if you don’t have the time to respond. Lane Keep Assist and Following Distance Indicators will remind you to stay in your lane and keep the proper distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. The final feature—IntelliBeam Auto High Beams—takes the guesswork out of using your high beams. Now that’s a bright idea!
5) Ready for the Weekend
Performance shouldn’t have to be sacrificed for style or luxury. Thus, the Buick Encore GX has up to 1,000 lbs of towing capability, so you can tow your jet skis, snowmobiles, and other accessories that make your weekends worth waiting for all week. If you’re going on vacation in an RV, your Encore doesn’t have to stay home; when equipped with all-wheel drive, you can dinghy-tow behind your RV and have the SUV you love to drive come along on whatever adventure lies ahead.
6) Unique Screens for Unique Drivers
Infotainment screens have become a common sight in newer vehicles. But where most are content to stick with the expected rectangle, the Encore GX decided to try something innovative. The 11.0-inch touchscreen is an inverted trapezoid, creating a truly striking dashboard that rejects the ordinary for something delightful. You’re unique, so shouldn’t your SUV reflect that?
7) Technology That’s Tops
Many of us remember when you were elated to have a cassette player in your first car that you could use to hook up your Discman. Those days are gone, and thankfully so. In the Buick Encore GX, you can get your music through your smartphone with wireless compatibility via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. The tunes will keep coming with wireless smartphone charging, too—an available feature to help you ditch the cords.
The infotainment display will help you access the stereo, GPS, and other features that will make the drive easy and enjoyable. There’s also an 8.0-inch Driver Information Center that will display important information in real-time, with the ability to customize exactly what you want to see and where on the screen you want to see it.
8) Two Powerful Engine Options
Without an engine, you can’t have a vehicle, but shouldn’t it be the best it can be? The Encore GX thinks so, offering drivers two excellent engine choices that pack a punch. The 1.2L Turbo comes standard on the Encore, turning out 137 hp. If you’re looking for something with a bit more pep, you can upgrade to the 1.3L Turbo, which unleashes 155 horses and has an optional nine-speed transmission.
With the larger engine in front-wheel drive, the Encore GX gets 29 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway, making it a great choice for commuting and road trips alike. The available all-wheel drivetrain adds a Drive Mode Selector that helps the Encore GX give optimal performance in most road conditions. That’s well worth a round of applause, especially when driving in the winter!
9) 3 Years, 3 Great Services
We all like to be able to try things before we commit to monthly memberships. With your new Encore GX, you’ll get three years of OnStar Remote Access if you choose the Preferred or Sport Touring trims. Keeping with the luxury of the Avenir trim, your OnStar will be three years of the Premium Plan. Additionally, you’ll get three years of in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot data.
10) Space for Everything
Ever notice how everyone flocks to the front passenger seat when it’s time to get into the car? No one enjoys sitting in a backseat where the best place for their knees is under their chin. With the Encore GX, there’s room for five passengers in total, with three in the back enjoying a 60/40 seat configuration that allows for plenty of legroom. After all, you can’t call an interior truly luxe if it’s not also roomy and comfortable.
It’s not just passengers you need room for, though—it’s also everything they’re bringing with them. With 50.2 cu.ft. of cargo space, you’ll have plenty of room for everything you need. Whether it’s luggage, coolers, sports equipment, or school projects, the Encore GX has you covered.
The Buick Encore GX: Time to Take a Bow
There are a lot of choices out there today for drivers who want a subcompact or compact SUV. What makes the Buick Encore GX stand out is its attention to detail, quality materials, engines calibrated for performance, and fine luxury at a price that will make you do a double take. Whether you’re looking for a vehicle for commuting, road trips, or embracing the weekend warrior life, the Encore GX has features that are sure to please.
But don’t take our word for it. Take some time to experience the Buick Encore GX in person. We’re sure that, once you do, you’ll agree it deserves a standing ovation.
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