Buick Encore GX vs Hyundai Ioniq 5

2024 Buick Encore GX
2024 Buick Encore GX
$25,600MSRP
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
$42,600MSRP
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2024 Buick Encore GX
$25,600MSRP
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
$42,600MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2020-Present

Years produced

2022-Present

MSRP

$25,600

MSRP

$42,600

Listings

9637

Listings

8777

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Pros

  • Attractive design

  • Smooth ride quality

  • Impressive cargo space for its segment

Cons

  • New touchscreen underwhelms

  • Performance could be better

Pros

  • Broad public charging network

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Stylish design

Cons

  • Competitors have more storage space

  • Real leather not available

Reviews Summary

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.

Reviews Summary

It would appear to be the calendar, not the competition, that has the Ioniq 5 due for a mid-cycle refresh. We liked it when it burst onto the scene as an angular oddball in a sea of soft-lined sameness, and it has only improved over the last few years.

Verdict: Hyundai makes minor but welcome changes and avoids tweaking the many things that were working well, successfully making a good thing better.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.2L 137 hp I3

Engine

168 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

137 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

63 kWh

MPG City

30

MPG City

131

MPG Highway

31

MPG Highway

100

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (120V)

54 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

5.7 hours
2024 Buick Encore GX
2024 Buick Encore GX
$25,600MSRP
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
$42,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2024 Buick Encore GX
$25,600MSRP
Overview
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5
$42,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
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Overview

Years produced
2020-Present
2022-Present
MSRP
$25,600
$42,600
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.5

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

Read full review

8.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Attractive design

  • Smooth ride quality

  • Impressive cargo space for its segment

Cons

  • New touchscreen underwhelms

  • Performance could be better

Pros

  • Broad public charging network

  • Standard advanced safety features

  • Stylish design

Cons

  • Competitors have more storage space

  • Real leather not available

Summary
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.

It would appear to be the calendar, not the competition, that has the Ioniq 5 due for a mid-cycle refresh. We liked it when it burst onto the scene as an angular oddball in a sea of soft-lined sameness, and it has only improved over the last few years.

Verdict: Hyundai makes minor but welcome changes and avoids tweaking the many things that were working well, successfully making a good thing better.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
1.2L 137 hp I3
168 hp Electric
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
137 hp @ 5000 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
63 kWh
MPG City
30
131
MPG Highway
31
100
Battery Charge Time (120V)
54 hours
Battery Charge Time (240V)
5.7 hours
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