If you want to determine whether or not there is a recall on your current vehicle or on a vehicle you are considering buying, visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or call (888) 327-4236. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Subscribe to GM Authority In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). As it turns out, the global Encore that will serve as the direct successor to the current Buick Encore will be called Encore GX. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Because this is larger than the current model. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Their four cylinder engines don’t even feel like they use balance shafts. The US Encore will likely continue to be built in South Korea. At the beginning of the decade, the brand began to create “families” of models. GM must stop making Chevrolet so basic, especially with interiors, and in doing so telegraphing to customers that they must buy a Buick or GMC to get the features and thoughtful designs found over at Mazda, Subaru, Kia or even FCA. Your email address will not be published. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Now that they have split ways, I do believe these are the first vehicles where we can see how they have diverged to the next generation. With the introduction of the all-new 2020 Buick Encore and all-new 2020 Buick Encore GX, Buick is creating a family of Encore vehicles – a strategy very characteristic of Buick’s operations in China. We'll send you one email per day with the latest GM updates. Please whitelist our site in your adblocker, refresh the page, and enjoy! Vehicle user interface is a product of Google™ and its terms and privacy statements apply. They are grossly inefficient, and unnecessary… They are perfectly fine in Camaros and Corvettes. I expect them to also replace the current model with a smaller compact model. Unlike on the smaller Encore, Buick’s styling language really translates well to the proportions of a bigger crossover of this size. It’s a longer platform, sharing bits with the just-revealed 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The Buick Encore GX is available in three trims, with the cheapest model being the Preferred. ft. I wonder if it will be as underpowered as the current Encore? Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. Your email address will not be published. In addition, two other Buick vehicles current utilize the “family” strategy. This model comes standard with a 1.2-liter engine and a CVT that powers the front wheels. When Opel was a subsidiary of GM one of the vehicles they shared was the Mokka / Encore. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information. Have You Driven the 2020 Buick Encore GX? THERE’S NOTHING LIKE HAVING EVERYTHING Smart, versatile and ridiculously stylish,the First-Ever Encore GX is practically custom-made for the way you live. Encore GX ST is made even more striking with a distinctive blackout look thanks to an available Black Roof Package. For around-the-clock GM news coverage. Buick Driver Confidence includes the following: Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, IntelliBeam headlamps and Front Pedestrian Braking. Cargo volume with second and third row folded is 97.6 cu. GM has the expertise to develop the hybrid module in-house. Sitting in the new Encore GX is surprisingly pleasant, however. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. The base engine is a turbo 1.2-liter three-cylinder that channels power to the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission. BahamaTodd. We just showed you the very first photos of the all-new, 2020 Buick Encore based on the new GM GEM platform and destined for China, and for China only. It doesn’t even get good mileage. With cargo area floor lowered and seats folded. Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google Inc. Should You Buy a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer or Spend More for a 2020 Buick Encore GX? Related: More 2019 L.A. Auto Show Coverage. Device data connection is required. ft. with top up; 9.8 cu. Read the vehicle owner's manual for important feature limitations and information. EPA estimated mpg: 22 city/29 hwy FWD, 21/27 hwy AWD with standard 2.5L engine. It will be built in South Korea and imported to the United States and China. It’s kind of amazing that the Encore GX has roughly the same exterior size as the just-introduced Mazda CX-30 but far better interior packaging. Remember the current Encore is an old design (hence why it’s being replaced). Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. Siri, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Make $60k-$80k per year doing what you love. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. nI cannot get a answer to my question (which Buick SUV/CUV) will be made in the USA? Not available with lease, special finance, and some other offers. Want to see your GM ride featured on GM Authority? You are currently viewing Buick.com (United States). We’re a bit worried about power, however: Buick only said that the SUV “will deliver up to 155 horsepower” and didn’t give specific outputs for the engines. Live to dream.. the 2020 GEN 2 Buick Encore inherits the LWC 1.6L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo from the discontinued Buick Cascada as the 200cc advantage would increase horsepower to 200 hp and give the Encore a bit of extra performance or be tuned for some low end grunt. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments. Buick Buick Encore Buick Encore GX Opel Opel Mokka. I drove a loaner Nissan Altima recently and there’s just no comparison: the 2.5L engine sent virtually no vibrations into the passenger compartment. Encore GX Essence … 22. THE ENCORE GX FAMILY IS A STEP AHEAD AT EVERY STEP . That’s not to say the Encore GX is the lone vehicle derived from GM’s VSS-F platform. Take new retail delivery by 11/2/20. Without Opel with which to share costs I could see Buick GT rebadged as a Chevy in Latam. Log In. The second is the Verano range, which is comprised of the second-generation Verano sedan as well as the Verano GS hatchback (based on the fifth-generation Opel Astra). How Does the Rear Door Alert Work on Our 2020 Hyundai Palisade? The all-new, second-generation 2020 Buick Encore will be called Encore GX. Vehicle user interfaces are products of Apple and Google and their terms and privacy statements apply. Despite the Encore name, the GX rides different underpinnings than the smaller Encore subcompact. That’s impressive for a compact crossover like this. ft. It’s ridiculous. GM will probably build this vehicle along with Trax in Korea just like the prior generation. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC. We’ll reserve final judgement for how these powertrains work until we can drive the GX, which hits dealers in March 2020.