Buick Encore GX Sport AWD
The 2025 Buick Encore GX Sport AWD is a refreshed compact SUV that combines sporty styling, modern technology, and efficient performance, making it a compelling option in its segment.
Key Features and Specifications
- Sport Touring (ST) Trim Highlights:
- Modern sport model that builds on the Preferred trim.
- Gloss black front grille with ST badge and exterior trim.
- Sportier front and rear bumper inserts.
- 18-inch gloss black aluminum wheels (optional 19-inch).
- Roof rails and LED tail lamps.
- Interior features unique ST stitching on front headrests and a flat-bottom steering wheel.
- Available leatherette seating with perforated inserts and Santorini Blue accents.
- Powertrain and Performance (AWD):
- Equipped with a 1.3L ECOTEC Turbo three-cylinder engine.
- Horsepower: 155 hp @ 5,600 rpm.
- Torque: 174 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm.
- Transmission: Paired with a responsive 9-speed automatic transmission when equipped with AWD.
- Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) provides enhanced traction and stability in various driving conditions, including rain, sleet, and snow. It features a selectable AWD system with a Drive Mode Selector.
- Towing Capacity: Up to 1,000 lbs when properly equipped.
- Fuel Economy (AWD):
- City: 26 mpg
- Highway: 28 mpg
- Combined: 27 mpg
- Interior and Comfort:
- Seating for up to five passengers.
- Available heated front seats and heated steering wheel.
- Eight-way power driver seat with two-way power lumbar support.
- 40/60 split-folding rear bench seats and a flat-folding front passenger seatback for versatile cargo options.
- Available dual-zone automatic climate control and a panoramic moonroof.
- Buick QuietTuning technology with Active Noise Cancellation for a quieter cabin.
- Technology and Infotainment:
- Standard 11-inch ultrawide HD color touchscreen infotainment display.
- Standard 8-inch driver information center, integrated seamlessly with the infotainment screen.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility.
- Wi-Fi hotspot capable.
- Keyless push-button start and available remote start.
- Available Bose premium 7-speaker audio system.
- Available wireless smartphone charging.
- Safety and Driver-Assistance Systems:
- Comes standard with the Buick Driver Confidence suite, which includes:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- IntelliBeam auto high beams
- Available safety features include Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and HD Surround Vision.
- Teen Driver technology is also included.
- Comes standard with the Buick Driver Confidence suite, which includes: