2024 Buick Encore GX Specs: Performance, Engine & MPG

Buick has released details about the 2024 Buick Encore GX’s specs, so we at Big Star Buick GMC are here to tell you all about them in this helpful guide. Below, we’ll cover the 2024 Buick Encore GX’s specs and performance, including the 2024 Buick Encore GX’s mpg rating, as well as which engines are available at each trim level. 

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2024 Buick Encore GX Engine

There are two engines available for the 2024 Buick Encore GX. And while either would do well on the roads of Channelview, there are some slight differences:

ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo Engine

• Only available for the front-wheel drive Preferred trim
• 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque
• Maximum towing capacity of 1,000 pounds
• Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) for front-wheel drive Preferred trim, only

ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo Engine

• Available for the front-wheel drive Preferred trim and standard for the front-wheel drive Sport Touring (ST) and Avenir trims.
• Standard for all-wheel drive versions of all three trims.
• 155 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque
• Maximum towing capacity of 1,000 pounds
• CVT for front-wheel drive Preferred trim, only
• Nine-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive

2024 Buick Encore GX MPG

Thanks to the Buick Encore GX’s engine, the ECOTEC-powered Encore GX can boast a minimum EPA fuel efficiency rating of 26 city / 28 highway mpg! Combined with a 13.2-gallon fuel tank, you can comfortably drive to and from Houston without frequent re-fueling stops. Road trips made simpler! 

That said, some trim-level differences bear mentioning, and the mpg rating changes depending on whether you choose a front-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicle:

Front-Wheel Drive

Preferred (FWD) with ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo Engine

• 30 city / 31 highway mpg

Sport Touring (ST) and Avenir (FWD) with ECOTEC 1.3 L Turbo Engine

• 29 city / 31 highway mpg

All-Wheel Drive

Preferred, Sport Touring (ST), & Avenir (AWD) with ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo Engine

• 26 city / 28 highway mpg

Test Drive a New 2024 Buick GX with Big Star Buick GMC!

No matter which Buick Encore GX trim you choose in 2024, we know you won’t be disappointed with how it performs on the roads of Crosby. Still, if you want more help or have additional questions – on the 2024 Buick Encore GX’s engine options, for example – our friendly experts are always ready to assist the Baytown area. So contact us, or come see us in person.