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Your 2026 Encore GX Avenir FWD
Net Price
$33,395
Summary
Standard Vehicle Price
$31,400
White Frost Tricoat (GP5)$600
19" Avenir Premium Pearl Nickel aluminum (RT8)Standard
Whisper Beige seats with Ebony interior accents, Perforated Leather-appointed seat trim (HPM)$0
Ultrawide 11" diagonal HD color touchscreen (IVA)
Standard
ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine (L3T)
Standard
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) (MRG)
Standard
Destination Freight Charge
$1,395
MSRP Total Vehicle Price
$33,395
Net Price
$33,395
Key Attributes
Engine
ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo
Transmission
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 5600
Torque @ RPM
174 @ 1600
EPA Est. MPG
29 (2025) City / 31 (2025) HWY
Drive Type
FWD
Avenir FWD Standard Equipment
- 19" Avenir Premium Pearl Nickel aluminum
- Paired with all-season blackwall tires
- LED clear lens tail lamps
- Last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs
- Help improve visibility in low-light conditions
- Grille, Avenir, Black Ice
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Automatically maintains the selected temperatures for both the driver and front passenger
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Separate buttons on the climate control panel allow you to choose from 3 levels of warmth
- May require additional optional equipment
- Heated steering wheel
- With the press of a button, the steering wheel quickly heats up to provide additional comfort
- May require additional optional equipment
- Memory settings
- Save preferences for up to two drivers for the outside mirrors and driver seat position
- Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
- Automatically dims the inside rearview mirror when it senses bright light from behind
- Universal Home Remote
- 3-channel programmable
- Conveniently activates compatible devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices from inside your vehicle
- 8-way power driver seat
- Forward and back
- Up and down
- Tilt seat cushion back and upright
- Recline seatback up and down
- May require additional optional equipment
- 2-way power lumbar driver seat controls
- Lumbar area expands and retracts to provide lower back support
- May require additional optional equipment
- 6-way power fold flat front passenger seat
- Forward and back
- Up and down
- Tilt seat cushion back and upright
- Manual recline
- Folds flat for a variety of passenger and cargo carrying configurations
- 2-way power lumbar front passenger seat controls
- Lumbar area expands and retracts to provide lower back support
- Seatback, front passenger flat-folding
- Armrest, rear center
- 120-volt power outlet
- 3-prong auxiliary household-style outlet
- Can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or a portable device
- Includes protective cover
- Remote Start
- Start your vehicle remotely and step into a comfortably warmed or cooled vehicle, depending on the weather
- May require additional optional equipment
- Buick Driver Confidence
- Automatic Emergency Braking1
- Front Pedestrian Braking1
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning1
- Forward Collision Alert1
- Following Distance Indicator1
- IntelliBeam® auto high-beam assist1
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for important feature limitations and information.
- ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine
- 155 hp @ 5600 rpm
- 174 lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm
- Selectable Stop/start system (non-latching)
- Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
- FWD models
- Axle, 5.45 final drive ratio
- GVWR, 4233 lbs. (1920 kg)
- Keyless start, push button
- Fuel system, electronic, returnless
- Engine control, stop/start system
- Engine control, stop/start system disable switch non-latching
- Engine air filtration monitor
- Driver shift control
- Front-wheel drive
- Trailering equipment
- 4-wire electrical harness and 4-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer's lights to your vehicle
- Ride and Handling suspension
- Fully independent suspension is tuned for a smooth ride and optimum handling
- Steering, power, variable effort, electric
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Help reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking on most slippery surfaces
- Brakes, front and rear, electric
- Brake, electronic parking
- Capless fuel fill
- Helps keep your hands clean of dirt and fuel during fill ups
- Prevents paint scratches that can result from a tethered fuel cap
- Creates a tight seal around the fuel-pump nozzle when the nozzle is fully inserted
- Ultrawide 11" diagonal HD color touchscreen
- Ultrawide 11" diagonal HD color touchscreen1
- Bluetooth®2 audio streaming for 2 active devices for compatible phones
- Voice command pass-through to phone for compatible phones
- Wireless Apple CarPlay™ capability for compatible phones3
- Wireless Android Auto™ capability for compatible phones4
1 Functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices.
2 Go to buick.com/support/vehicle/smartphone-connections/bluetooth-wifi/device-compatibility to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle.
3 Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay, Siri, iPhone and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
4 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. To use Android Auto on your car display, you'll need an Android phone running Android 6 or higher, an active data plan, and the Android Auto app. Google, Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
2 Go to buick.com/support/vehicle/smartphone-connections/bluetooth-wifi/device-compatibility to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle.
3 Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone and data plan rates apply. Apple CarPlay, Siri, iPhone and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
4 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. To use Android Auto on your car display, you'll need an Android phone running Android 6 or higher, an active data plan, and the Android Auto app. Google, Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
- 6-speaker audio system
- Speakers are positioned throughout the cabin for outstanding sound quality and an enjoyable listening experience
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
- Can use Apple CarPlay1 and Android Auto2 wirelessly
1 Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple, and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone®, and data plan rates apply. 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.
2 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. To use Android Auto on your car display, you'll need an Android phone running Android 6 or higher, an active data plan, and the Android Auto app. Google, Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
2 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. To use Android Auto on your car display, you'll need an Android phone running Android 6 or higher, an active data plan, and the Android Auto app. Google, Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
- Wi-Fi® Hotspot capable
- Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
- SiriusXM Trial Subscription
- With your trial subscription, get access to all of your favorite entertainment from SiriusXM to enjoy in your vehicle and on the SiriusXM app - from ad-free music, talk and sports, to comedy, news, podcasts and more1
- Enjoy channels curated by DJs, personalities and tastemakers for a listening experience you can't live without
- Plus, take the full SiriusXM experience with you everywhere you go with the SiriusXM app - at home, on your phone or connected devices, and unlock other exclusives that bring you even closer to your favorite stars, artists, creators, hosts and athletes
1 SiriusXM Trial Subscription: Service will automatically stop at the end of your trial subscription period unless you decide to continue service. Trial is non-transferable. If you do not wish to enjoy your trial, you can cancel by calling the number below. All SiriusXM services require a subscription, each sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. Service subject to the SiriusXM Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy, visit siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel which includes online methods or calling 1-866-635-2349. Some services and features are subject to device capabilities and location availability. Satellite service not available in AK & HI. All fees, content and features are subject to change. SiriusXM and related logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its respective subsidiaries.
- Antenna, roof-mounted
- Noise control system active noise cancellation
- Seats, front bucket (STD)
- Perforated Leather-appointed seat trim
- 8-way power driver seat
- Forward and back
- Up and down
- Tilt seat cushion back and upright
- Recline seatback up and down
- May require additional optional equipment
- 6-way power fold flat front passenger seat
- Forward and back
- Up and down
- Tilt seat cushion back and upright
- Manual recline
- Folds flat for a variety of passenger and cargo carrying configurations
- 2-way power lumbar driver seat controls
- Lumbar area expands and retracts to provide lower back support
- May require additional optional equipment
- 2-way power lumbar front passenger seat controls
- Lumbar area expands and retracts to provide lower back support
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Separate buttons on the climate control panel allow you to choose from 3 levels of warmth
- May require additional optional equipment
- Memory settings
- Save preferences for up to two drivers for the outside mirrors and driver seat position
- Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down, driver and front passenger
- Seatback, front passenger flat-folding
- Knee bolster, driver and front passenger
- 40/60 split-folding rear bench seat
- Can fold one or both sides down
- 40 driver-side split and 60 passenger-side split
- Combined with the fold flat passenger seat, enables the vehicle to accommodate objects up to 8 feet long diagonally
- Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle
- Includes 4-way manual-adjustable headrests for outboard seating positions
- Console, floor, with armrest
- Armrest, rear center
- Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted front (Deleted when LPO floor mats are ordered.)
- Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted rear (Deleted when LPO floor mats are ordered.)
- Avenir door sill plate cover
- Heated steering wheel
- With the press of a button, the steering wheel quickly heats up to provide additional comfort
- May require additional optional equipment
- Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable
- Wrapped steering wheel
- Flat-bottom on Sport Touring
- Steering wheel controls mounted audio, cruise control, Driver Information Center, Forward Collision Alert gap adjust and phone interface controls
- 8" diagonal color Driver Information Center
- Provides key vehicle information, such as vehicle speed, fuel range, average fuel economy, tire pressure, oil life, trip odometer and warning icons
- Reconfigurable with selectable display format
- Vehicle health management
- Provides advanced warning of vehicle issues
- Speedometer, miles/kilometers, miles odometer
- Display, ECO drive assistance
- Brake lining wear indicator
- Compass display
- Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down
- Window, power with front passenger Express-Down
- Power windows
- One-touch driver and all passengers express-down
- Door locks, power with lockout protection
- Key system
- Includes 2 fobs
- Keyless Open and Start
- With the Keyless Entry fob in your possession, conveniently locks and unlocks your car's doors without having to use the key fob
- Controls front doors or all four doors depending on model
- With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the engine start/stop button to start the engine; the green indicator on the button will illuminate
- Shift to Park and press the engine start/stop button to turn off the engine
- Universal Home Remote
- 3-channel programmable
- Conveniently activates compatible devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices from inside your vehicle
- Cruise control
- Maintains a selected speed while driving
- Set and resume speed functions
- Steering-wheel mounted controls to easily maintain and manage cruising speed
- Remote Start
- Start your vehicle remotely and step into a comfortably warmed or cooled vehicle, depending on the weather
- May require additional optional equipment
- Remote panic alarm
- Theft-deterrent system electrical, unauthorized entry
- USB ports
- 2 ports (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C)1
- Located in the front of the center console
1 Not compatible with all devices.
- Charging-only USB ports
- 2 ports (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C)1
- Located on back of center console
1 Not compatible with all devices.
- 120-volt power outlet
- 3-prong auxiliary household-style outlet
- Can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or a portable device
- Includes protective cover
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Automatically maintains the selected temperatures for both the driver and front passenger
- HVAC duct, rear, underneath front seat
- Defogger, rear-window, electric
- Auxiliary electric heater
- Provides heat to interior before coolant temperature rises
- May require additional optional equipment
- Air filter, pollutant and fine dust
- Sensor, cabin humidity
- Glovebox, single compartment
- Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
- Automatically dims the inside rearview mirror when it senses bright light from behind
- Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors covered, sliding
- Assist handle
- Front passenger
- Assist handles
- Rear outboard
- Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster
- Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy dual reading lamp
- Lighting, interior, roof, rear courtesy
- Lighting, rear cargo compartment lamp
- Shift knob, satin silver and chrome
- Map pocket, driver seatback
- Cargo cover
- Removable, helps keep items out of sight, offering security and privacy
- 19" Avenir Premium Pearl Nickel aluminum
- Paired with all-season blackwall tires
- 19" all-season tires
- May require additional optional equipment
- Roof-mounted side rails
- Enhances the appearance of your vehicle
- Provides attachment points for accessory roof-mounted cargo solutions
- Bumper, front and rear, Silver-painted insert
- Moldings, body-color bodyside
- Moldings, upper side window chrome roofline and gloss Black beltline
- Grille, Avenir, Black Ice
- Shutters, front upper grille, active
- Automatic on/off LED headlamps with delay feature
- LED lighting helps increase vehicle's visibility to other drivers, especially in low-light conditions
- Exterior lamps control automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions if vehicle is set to 'Auto'
- When you park and exit the vehicle, the automatic delay feature allows the headlamps to remain on to light your way
- Once the ignition is turned off, headlamps will turn off automatically, after a set amount of time, to help save battery life
- Delay settings are customizable
- Headlamp control, automatic on and off
- IntelliBeam
- At speeds above 25 mph, can automatically turn vehicle's high beams on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions
- Lamp, LED center high-mounted stop/brake lamp
- LED clear lens tail lamps
- Last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs
- Help improve visibility in low-light conditions
- Heated power outside mirrors
- Power-adjustable
- Manual folding
- Body-color
- Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield
- Glass, deep-tinted
- Windshield, solar absorbing
- Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers
- Wiper, rear intermittent
- QuietTuning™
- Buick QuietTuning™ combines several technologies to help reduce, block and absorb unwanted sounds for a quiet interior
- Includes Active Noise Cancellation
- Manual liftgate
- Access your cargo area with ease
- Fixed glass rear window on the liftgate
- Body-color door handles with chrome strip
- Door pillar trim, blackout
- Fascia, front and rear
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
- Automatically helps enhance control, particularly during emergency maneuvers, by adjusting the brakes and engine torque to help you stay on your intended path
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a collision with a detected vehicle you're following using camera technology1
- Can automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance your hard braking
- Works at speeds between 5 and 50 mph
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- At speeds between 5 and 50 mph, can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a collision with a pedestrian it detects directly in front of you1
- Provides pedestrian alerts and can automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance driver's hard braking
- Limited nighttime and low visibility performance
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Illuminate when your vehicle is running and headlamps are off
- Airbag system
- Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger1
- Knee airbags for driver and front passenger1
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for all outboard seating positions1
- Head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions1
- Includes Passenger Sensing System which automatically switches the front passenger seat frontal airbag and knee airbag on or off and illuminates a status light that indicates whether the airbags are on or off1
1 Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.
- Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- OnStar® services capable
- See onstar.com for details and limitations. Services vary by model. Service plan required.
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Shows high-resolution digital image of area directly behind your vehicle while in Reverse1
- Can help you park or avoid vehicles and objects
- You can also display an overlay of where your vehicle is heading
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Provides visual side-mirror alerts when a moving vehicle is detected either quickly approaching or already in your side blind zone1
- Can help you avoid lane change collisions
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Uses a brief steering wheel turn to alert you when it detects you are unintentionally drifting out of your lane lines1
- System alerts do not occur if you're using your turn signal, or it detects you may be intentionally leaving your lane
- You may receive additional Lane Departure Warning alerts if needed
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- When in Reverse, warns you of detected vehicles crossing behind you1
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- Forward Collision Alert
- Warns you if it detects a potential collision with a detected vehicle you're following so you can take action1
- Can also provide a tailgating alert if you're following a vehicle much too closely
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- Following Distance Indicator
- Displays the following time in seconds between your vehicle and a detected vehicle in front of you1
- Designed to help you maintain a safe following distance
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Helps to remind the driver to check the back seat(s) before leaving the vehicle1
- Activates when rear doors are opened and closed up to 10 minutes before or anytime while your vehicle is on
- Under certain conditions, once the vehicle is switched off, designed to sound audible chimes and display a visual message within the driver display
- Activates only once each time the vehicle is turned on and off, and would require re-activation on a second trip
1 Does not detect people or items. Always check rear seat before exiting.
- Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable
- Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable
- Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions with pretensioners
- LATCH System
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system helps make it easy to install and secure a compatible child restraint seat
- Door locks, rear child security
- Buckle to Drive
- Helps remind the driver to buckle their seat belt before driving by preventing the vehicle from being shifted out of PARK temporarily when the driver's seat belt is not buckled
- The feature also reminds the front passenger to buckle up, if equipped
- Teen Driver
- Helps encourage safe driving habits for teens by providing an in-vehicle report card1
- Activates certain safety systems, if equipped, when a Teen Driver-designated key fob is used
- Mutes the radio until the front-seat occupants fasten their seat belts
1 Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Visibility, weather, and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for more important feature limitations and information.
- Tire Fill Alert
- Provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle when inflating an under inflated tire to the recommended tire pressure1
- Requires vehicle to be started and driver door closed
1 Does not monitor spare tire (if equipped).
- Tire inflator kit
- Includes sealant and a compressor
- Helps handle roadside tire emergencies
- Can temporarily seal most small punctures in the tread
- Tire Pressure Display
- Displays the approximate pressure of all 4 tires1
1 Does not monitor spare tire (if equipped).
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Monitors the pressure in each tire and alerts you if there is a low-pressure condition in one or more of the tires1
1 Does not monitor spare tire (if equipped).
- Horn, dual note tone
- OnStar Basics (OnStar Fleet Basics for Fleet) Drive confidently with core OnStar services including remote commands, built-in voice assistance, real-time traffic and navigation, and Automatic Crash Response to help if you're in need. (Requires (UE1) OnStar. OnStar Basics includes remote commands, Navigation, Voice Assistance, and Automatic Crash Response, for eligible vehicles with compatible software. OnStar Basics is standard for 8 years; OnStar plan, working electrical system, cell reception and GPS signal required. OnStar links to emergency services. Service coverage varies with conditions and location. Service availability, features and functionality vary by device and software version. See onstar.com for details and limitations.)
- 3 Years OnStar One
- Safety Services, Wi-Fi, and In-Vehicle Apps, all connected by OnStar1
- Info at OnStar.com/plans
1 After initial 3-year period, requires paid OnStar plan. OnStar services vary by vehicle and model and require an active service plan, working electrical system, cell reception and GPS signal. See onstar.com for details and limitations. Terms apply.
- 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit1
First Visit: 12 Months/12,000 Miles
1Maintenance visit must occur within first year of vehicle delivery. Service visit consists of ACDelco Oil and Filter Change/Tire Rotation/MPVI. Does not include air filters. See participating dealer for other restrictions and complete details.
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty1
3 Years/36,000 Miles
1Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
- Rust Limited Warranty1
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years/100,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years/100,000 Miles
1Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
- Powertrain/Drivetrain limited warranty1
5 Years/60,000 Miles
1Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
- Roadside Assistance Program1
5 Years/60,000 Miles
1Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
