The small and sporty 2024 Buick Encore GX fits almost anywhere in tight city spaces but yet gives you room for five until you fold down the rear seat backs for up to 50.2 cu. ft. of cargo capacity. If you want to check out this car in person, come to Leachman Buick GMC in Bowling Green, KY. Until then, you’re welcome to discover the advantages of this vehicle in the following paragraphs.


Performance

You can choose from two engines with Continuous Variable Transmission to enjoy your drive in the 2024 Buick Encore GX.

• Stick with the standard ECOTEC 1.2-liter Turbo to get up to 137 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 RPM. Fuel efficiency achieves an EPA-estimated 31 MPG on the highway and 30 MPG in the city.
• Opt for the ECOTEC 1.3-liter Turbo for 155 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft. Expect up to 31 MPG on the highway and 29 MPG in the city. Either choice gets you selectable Stop/Start, which saves fuel by turning off the engine at stops and restarting it when you move your foot off the brake pedal. If you pick the available All-Wheel Drive, you can define how to take to the road with the following Drive Mode Selector options.Tour maximizes your fuel economy for everyday driving. This is similar to front-wheel drive.AWD increases traction by switching to all-wheel drive. Sport excites your road time with more spirited dynamics. Off-Road maximizes your performance on trails and other unpaved surfaces.

Technology  
Keeping you connected to family, friends, and co-workers is an 11-inch diagonal Ultrawide Infotainment Display and a customizable 8-inch diagonal Driver Information Center. The touchscreen display wirelessly integrates your compatible smartphone via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, so you can make calls, send and receive text messages, and download select apps while you’re on the highway. When your personal device needs powering up, lay it on the available wireless smartphone charger.


With the Preferred and Sport Touring trims, you get three years of OnStar Remote Access, enabling you to lock and unlock your doors, start and stop your vehicle, view vehicle stats, and find your parked location, all by remote. On the Avenir, you gain the 3-Year OnStar Premium Plan, which adds connectivity, safety, and security. This trim also gives you three years of built-in Wi-Fi.


Safety

To boost your confidence on the street, the 2024 Buick Encore GX is equipped with driver assists like the following:

• Forward Collision Alert warns you of potential collisions with the next vehicle. It also provides a tailgating alert if you’re following too closely.
• Automatic Emergency Braking prevents accidents by stopping your car at speeds under 50 MPH.
• Front Pedestrian Braking alerts you to potential collisions and prevents them from happening when a person is in your path.
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning nudges the steering wheel to tell you that you’re drifting out of the lane lines. You receive no alerts if you engage your turn signal or the system detects that you're otherwise intentionally leaving your lane.
• The Following Distance Indicator shows the gap time in seconds between you and the vehicle you’re following to help you decide if you’re following too closely.
• Intellibeam Automatic High Beams switch your high beams to low when they detect oncoming cars at night.
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert informs you of vehicles crossing your reverse path when you back out of a parking spot.
• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert shows indicators on the appropriate side mirror when a car enters your blind zone to help you avoid lane-change collisions.
• The available Rear Camera Mirror reveals a less obstructed view of what’s behind you on your rear-view mirror. You can switch to a traditional rear-view mirror as needed.
• Available Adaptive Cruise Control maintains a safe gap between you and the next vehicle by adjusting your speed automatically as traffic conditions change.