2024 Buick Encore GX Performance And Engine Options

Unleash the Power: Exploring the 2024 Buick Encore GX Performance and Engine Options

For a compact SUV, the Buick Encore GX offers a surprising amount of power. This small crossover comes with two engine options and dozens of performance enhancements to elevate your everyday drive in Fort Worth, Texas. Plus, the 2024 Buick Encore GX comes standard with top-of-the-line driver-assistance features to protect you and your family on the North Texas roadways. Want to learn more about the all-new Encore GX? We’ve put together this one-stop guide with everything you need to know about its power and performance capabilities.

Engine Options

The 2024 Buick Encore GX comes with a pair of engine options, each offering a powerful performance on the Fort Worth roads. The base trim is powered by a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine, delivering 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It’s an economical choice if you plan to use the compact SUV for your daily commute or trips around town. For some extra power, choose an Encore GX equipped with a turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder engine. With this engine under the hood, the Encore GX gets up to 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. You’ll enjoy the smooth, impressive acceleration as you merge onto the Dallas-Fort Worth highways. Both engines pair with standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. Front-wheel-drive versions come with a continuously variable transmission, while the all-wheel-drive models get a nine-speed automatic.

Performance Features

You and your family will appreciate a comfortable ride in the all-new Buick Encore GX. The SUV comes with a variety of performance-enhancing features to deliver a smooth, controlled ride, whether you’re taking the kids to school or heading out on a longer road trip. A fully independent suspension system delivers optimal handling, even when you’re making tight turns. Electronic stability and traction control work together to adjust the brakes and torque automatically. Behind the wheel of an Encore GX, you’re in control of the drive, thanks to the SUV’s responsive handling and precision steering. Additionally, the Buick Encore GX makes a great option for families who enjoy taking weekend trips to the lake or trails. When properly equipped, the Encore GX can tow up to 1,000 pounds. That’s enough to bring your small boat, jet ski, kayak, or motorcycle with you on your next adventure. If you’re a serious outdoor enthusiast with a recreational vehicle, you can even dinghy tow an all-wheel-drive Encore GX, offering a convenient driving solution once you get to the campsite.

Fuel Efficiency

Not only is the Buick Encore GX a delight to drive, but it’s fuel efficient, too. Front-wheel-drive models with the smaller engine get the best fuel efficiency, achieving an EPA-estimated 30 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. With the 1.3-liter engine and front-wheel drive, the city rating drops only slightly to 29 mpg. The all-wheel-drive Encore GX gets up to 26 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. No matter which model you choose, you can expect to spend less time (and money) at the gas station and more time on the open road.

Driving Experience

The Buick Encore GX is proof that good things come in small packages. The compact SUV provides a dynamic, spirited driving experience. It’s quick to accelerate when you’re getting on Interstate 30 for your daily commute into Dallas. While running errands in town, you’ll find it easy to maneuver the Encore GX when making turns or taking sharp corners. Plus, thanks to its small size and firm cornering capabilities, you’ll have no problem parking the Encore GX, even when you’re pulling into a tight spot. The Buick Encore GX provides a firm grip on the road, so you can feel safe when you’re driving your family in this SUV. With the available all-wheel-drive system, the SUV monitors and adjusts power to all four wheels to ensure maximum traction. You’ll be thankful for the extra grip when you’re driving in challenging conditions, such as severe weather or the occasional North Texas ice storm.

Technology and Performance Integration

In addition to its powerful engine options and performance features, the Buick Encore GX comes with state-of-the-art safety and driver-assistance technologies. These features integrate with the SUV’s performance to ensure a safe ride for you and your family. Every new Encore GX comes standard with the Buick Driver Confidence package, a suite of advanced safety features that includes:

• Lane-keep assist with lane departure warning: This feature detects when the SUV drifts outside lane lines and gently alerts you so you can steer it into the correct lane.
• Automatic emergency braking: The SUV uses camera technology to detect a potential collision and applies the brakes when necessary. It works when you’re traveling at speeds between 5 and 50 mph.
• Front pedestrian braking: Similar to automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking can help you prevent a crash with a pedestrian in front of the vehicle. It’ll alert you to a potential collision and apply emergency brakes when necessary.
• Forward collision alert: This feature warns you of a potential crash with a vehicle you’re following. It’ll also alert you if you’re following too closely behind a vehicle.
• Following-distance indicator: This indicator helps you keep a safe distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you. It shows you the following time in seconds so you can make adjustments as needed.
• Automatic high-beam headlights: When you’re going 25 mph or faster, the SUV will automatically turn the high-beam headlights on and off so you don’t have to think about it.

For additional peace of mind, you can equip your Encore GX with available technologies. Optional features include rear park assist, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with enhanced emergency braking, a rear camera mirror, and HD surround vision.

Test-Drive a 2024 Buick Encore GX in Fort Worth, Texas

Are you ready to experience the power and performance of the 2024 Buick Encore GX? Make plans to visit us at Hiley Buick GMC of Fort Worth. We have a wide selection of all-new vehicles, including the Buick Encore GX. You can take one for a test drive and discover the SUV’s firm, controlled handling, and lively acceleration. Our friendly sales team will answer any questions you may have about the SUV’s performance. For more information, contact us or stop by our Fort Worth, Texas, dealership today.