Buick Rainier vs Buick Encore GX
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2007 | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$32,285 | MSRP$25,600 |
Listings22 | Listings9627 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.2L 291 hp I6 | Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.2L 291 hp I6 | Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque277 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.8 cu ft | Cargo Space23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4417 lbs | Curb Weight3023 lbs |
Height74.5 in | Height64.1 in |
Length193.4 in | Length171.2 in |
Width75.4 in | Width71.4 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase102.2 in |
Maximum Payload1133 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload1133 lbs | Standard Payload |
Maximum Towing Capacity6700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity6700 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2007 | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $32,285 | $25,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.2L 291 hp I6 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.2L 291 hp I6 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 |
Torque | 277 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.8 cu ft | 23.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4417 lbs | 3023 lbs |
Height | 74.5 in | 64.1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 171.2 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 71.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 102.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1133 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1133 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6700 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6700 lbs | |

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