Is the Buick Encore GX Fuel-Efficient?

a 2023 Buick Encore GX parked on the street in a shopping mall
 

The new Buick Encore GX for sale at Victory GMC St. Joseph is a compact luxury SUV that can deliver spirited performance on Cameron roads at an affordable price. Is the Buick Encore GX fuel-efficient? With front-wheel drive, the entry-level Buick Encore GX Preferred model has an EPA-estimated 29 mpg city/31 mpg highway. Take a closer look at the Buick Encore mpg ratings, then stop by Victory GMC St. Joseph in St Joseph to take this efficient SUV out for a test drive today! 

 

 

2023 Buick Encore GX MPG Ratings

The 2023 Buick Encore GX gas mileage you can expect on the roads in and around Chillicothe will depend on which one of the two available engines your Encore GX is equipped with and whether you choose front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Review the 2023 Buick Encore GX mpg for each configuration below:

  • Buick Encore GX Preferred FWD: 29 city/31 highway/30 combined EPA-estimated mpg
  • Buick Encore GX Preferred AWD: 26 city/29 highway/27 combined EPA-estimated mpg
  • Buick Encore GX Select FWD: 29 city/31 highway/30 combined EPA-estimated mpg
  • Buick Encore GX Select AWD: 26 city/29 highway/27 combined EPA-estimated mpg
  • Buick Encore GX Essence FWD: 29 city/31 highway/32 combined EPA-estimated mpg
  • Buick Encore GX Essence AWD: 26 city/29 highway/27 combined EPA-estimated mpg

2023 Buick Encore Engine Options

Is the Buick Encore GX fuel-efficient? The Buick Encore GX gas mileage is impressive across the board, largely due to its well-crafted turbo engines. Check out the specs to see which Encore GX engine will best serve your Maysville-area driving needs:

ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo Engine (Standard on Preferred and Select trims): 

  • Horsepower: 137 hp
  • Torque: 162 lb-ft of torque 
  • Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gallons

Available ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine (Standard on Essence trim)

  • Horsepower: 155 hp
  • Torque: 174 lb-ft torque 
  • Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gallons

You should note that each of the 2023 Buick Encore GX trims comes equipped with a Selectable (non-latching) Stop/Start system. Start-Stop technology will automatically detect when the brake pedal is pressed and the car is out of gear, and will turn the engine off. When you release the brake, put your car into gear, or press the throttle, the system will start the vehicle again. When selected, the Stop/Start system helps to boost your Buick Encore GX gas mileage.

Learn About the Buick Encore GX MPG and More at Victory GMC St. Joseph

The strong Buick Encore GX mpg ratings are just part of all that this compact luxury SUV has to offer. The team at Victory GMC St. Joseph will be happy to fill you in on the fuel economy, performance specs, and premium features of the new Encore GX. Meanwhile, make sure to explore our new vehicle specials, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

 

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