2023 Buick Encore GX vs 2024 Volvo XC90
Overview | |
MSRP$25,900 | MSRP$56,600 |
Average price$24,972 | Average price$64,214 |
Listings948 | Listings6518 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2024 Volvo XC90 Reviews SummaryWhen the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment. Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.5 cu ft | Cargo Space15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3065 lbs | Curb Weight4589 lbs |
Height64.1 in | Height69.9 in |
Length171.4 in | Length195.0 in |
Width71.4 in | Width84.3 in |
Wheelbase102.2 in | Wheelbase117.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1210 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,900 | $56,600 |
Average price | $24,972 | $64,214 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | When the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment. Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.0L 247 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 247 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.5 cu ft | 15.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3065 lbs | 4589 lbs |
Height | 64.1 in | 69.9 in |
Length | 171.4 in | 195.0 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 84.3 in |
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 117.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1210 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 4000 lbs |
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