Buick Enclave vs Buick Encore GX
Overview | |
Years produced2008-Present | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$46,400 | MSRP$25,600 |
Listings9673 | Listings9576 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
Reviews SummaryHeavily updated for the 2025 model year, the Enclave three-row crossover SUV enters 2026 unchanged. It shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, carving out its own niche with a greater emphasis on luxury and comfort than ruggedness and active-lifestyle pretensions. Verdict: The 2026 Buick Enclave finds a middle ground between standard three-row SUVs and their more expensive luxury-branded counterparts. While it's not particularly exciting to look at or drive, it gets the fundamentals right with a spacious cabin in all three rows, a large cargo capacity, high levels of comfort, and easy-to-use tech. | |
Reviews SummaryVerdict: The latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. | |
No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 328 hp I4 | Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 328 hp I4 | Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.9 cu ft | Cargo Space23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4537 lbs | Curb Weight3023 lbs |
Height71.0 in | Height64.1 in |
Length207.6 in | Length171.2 in |
Width87.9 in | Width71.4 in |
Wheelbase120.9 in | Wheelbase102.2 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2008-Present | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $46,400 | $25,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
Summary | Heavily updated for the 2025 model year, the Enclave three-row crossover SUV enters 2026 unchanged. It shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, carving out its own niche with a greater emphasis on luxury and comfort than ruggedness and active-lifestyle pretensions. Verdict: The 2026 Buick Enclave finds a middle ground between standard three-row SUVs and their more expensive luxury-branded counterparts. While it's not particularly exciting to look at or drive, it gets the fundamentals right with a spacious cabin in all three rows, a large cargo capacity, high levels of comfort, and easy-to-use tech. | Verdict: The latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 328 hp I4 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 328 hp I4 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque | 326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.9 cu ft | 23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4537 lbs | 3023 lbs |
Height | 71.0 in | 64.1 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 171.2 in |
Width | 87.9 in | 71.4 in |
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 102.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.