2023 Buick Encore GX vs 2023 MINI Countryman
Overview | |
MSRP$25,900 | MSRP$29,600 |
Average price$25,235 | Average price$32,226 |
Listings1087 | Listings125 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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2023 Buick Encore GX Reviews SummaryGeneral Motors has big plans for Buick. The near-luxury division positioned between Chevrolet and Cadillac is slated to go all-electric by the end of the decade, with a fresh lineup of EVs highlighted by a new design language. But those new models aren’t scheduled to arrive for a few more years, so for now Buick carries on with a lineup of conventional gasoline crossover SUVs, of which the 2023 Buick Encore GX is the entry-level option. The Encore GX was launched for the 2020 model year as a larger sibling to the Buick Encore, but the standard Encore is being discontinued, leaving only the GX for 2023. It slots below the Envision and Enclave in Buick’s three-model crossover lineup. While Buick is generally considered a step up from mainstream brands, the Encore GX’s size and pricing are more in line with subcompact SUVs from mainstream brands, such as the Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-30, or the lifted-hatchback Subaru Crosstrek. In fact, the Encore GX shares powertrains and a basic platform with one of these vehicles—the Chevrolet Trailblazer. The only change for 2023 is a new extra-cost Moonstone Gray Metallic paint option. That means the lineup still consists of base Preferred, mid-level Select, and top Essence trim levels. We tested out an Encore GX Essence for this review. | |
2023 MINI Countryman Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.5 cu ft | Cargo Space17.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3065 lbs | Curb Weight3443 lbs |
Height64.1 in | Height61.3 in |
Length171.4 in | Length169.7 in |
Width71.4 in | Width78.8 in |
Wheelbase102.2 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload820 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,900 | $29,600 |
Average price | $25,235 | $32,226 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | General Motors has big plans for Buick. The near-luxury division positioned between Chevrolet and Cadillac is slated to go all-electric by the end of the decade, with a fresh lineup of EVs highlighted by a new design language. But those new models aren’t scheduled to arrive for a few more years, so for now Buick carries on with a lineup of conventional gasoline crossover SUVs, of which the 2023 Buick Encore GX is the entry-level option. The Encore GX was launched for the 2020 model year as a larger sibling to the Buick Encore, but the standard Encore is being discontinued, leaving only the GX for 2023. It slots below the Envision and Enclave in Buick’s three-model crossover lineup. While Buick is generally considered a step up from mainstream brands, the Encore GX’s size and pricing are more in line with subcompact SUVs from mainstream brands, such as the Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-30, or the lifted-hatchback Subaru Crosstrek. In fact, the Encore GX shares powertrains and a basic platform with one of these vehicles—the Chevrolet Trailblazer. The only change for 2023 is a new extra-cost Moonstone Gray Metallic paint option. That means the lineup still consists of base Preferred, mid-level Select, and top Essence trim levels. We tested out an Encore GX Essence for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.5 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3065 lbs | 3443 lbs |
Height | 64.1 in | 61.3 in |
Length | 171.4 in | 169.7 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 78.8 in |
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 820 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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