2023 Buick Encore GX review

1. Spacious and comfortable cabin

Despite its small footprint, the 2023 Encore GX offers an impressive amount of space to stretch out and get comfortable in its cabin. With seating for up to five passengers, everybody will enjoy the plush cloth and simulated leather upholstery throughout—while active noise cancelation technology utilizes the vehicle's speakers to drown out road noise.

2. Clever cargo solutions

In addition to its spacious cabin, the 2023 Buick Encore GX offers a lot of cargo storage space for a vehicle of its class. Behind the rear row of seats, you'll find 23.5 cu-ft of dedicated storage that's perfect for your everyday gear, grocery bags, and suitcases. When you need more room, the rear seats fold completely flat to create a maximum of 50 cu-ft. For smaller items, the 2023 Encore GX is equipped with plenty of bins, dividers, and other cubbies throughout.

3. Excellent fuel economy

Its smaller size lends the 2023 Encore GX to impressive fuel economy, so you can take your travels farther in between stops at the pump. While many factors can affect fuel economy, the 2023 Encore GX base Preferred trim with turbocharged 1.2L three-cylinder engine, continuously variable transmission (CVT), and front-wheel drive gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined.

Stepping up to a model with all-wheel drive (AWD) with a turbocharged 1.3L three-cylinder engine and CVT, on the other hand, will yield you an EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined.

4. Agile handling

If you're looking for a small crossover that's nimble enough to maneuver through sharp turns and pull into cramped downtown parking spaces, the 2023 Buick Encore GX may be right for you. This vehicle offers the dynamic handling that you'd expect from a small SUV without sacrificing ride comfort or zippy acceleration from either of its turbocharged engines.

5. Generous standard features

With three trim levels to choose from (Preferred, Select, and Essence), the 2023 Encore GX is well appointed inside and out. Even on the base Preferred trim, you'll enjoy such features as active noise cancelation, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-inch touchscreen display, and wireless smartphone integration. Likewise, a suite of driver-assistance features (including forward collision mitigation and lane departure mitigation) comes standard on every trim. If you truly want to be spoiled by indulgent equipment, check out the range-topping Essence trim. This model comes with an in-cabin air ionizer, a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, and more.