This 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence delivers efficient performance and refined comfort in a compact SUV package. With an ECOTEC 1.3L turbocharged engine and front-wheel drive, you'll enjoy responsive handling and impressive fuel economy rated at 29 city and 32 highway MPG. The gray exterior with Rosewood Metallic accents gives this Encore GX a sophisticated presence on the road.
This Encore GX comes well-equipped with modern conveniences and safety features designed to keep you connected and protected. The premium audio system includes nine speakers and SiriusXM radio for your entertainment, while smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keeps you seamlessly connected. Advanced safety technology includes dual front impact airbags, side impact airbags, knee airbags, and overhead airbags throughout the cabin.
Slotting in above the small Encore in the Buick SUV lineup, the Encore GX offers the brands semi-luxury attributes in a handsome, compact package. Encore GX offers a smooth ride and well-controlled body motions, good interior room, and pleasant cabin surroundings. It straddles the line between mainstream and luxury markets, so those comparing it against a Nissan, a Ford, or its corporate twin, the Chevrolet Trailblazer, will find it an attractive and well-equipped alternativeCar and Driver
Standard features for GX include, heated mirrors and keyless entry and ignition while an 8-inch touch screen, on bord Wi-Fi hotspot and Lane mitigation are standard technology features. The Select Model adds the cold weather comfort package and blind-spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert.
The top-trim Essence comes standard with LED headlights, an In-cabin air ionizer Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Heated steering wheel, Driver's seat memory settings, a Power-adjustable passenger seat, Leather upholstery and a Household-style power outlet
Pre-Owned 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence FWD
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The overview
- Exterior Color
- Rosewood Metallic
- Interior Color
- Ebony With Ebony Interior Accents
- Odometer
- 13,877 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Transmission
- CVT
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo
- VIN
- KL4MMFSL8PB158885
- Stock Number
- PBB158885
The highlights
- Lane departure
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Split folding rear seat
- Memory seat
- Heated front seats
- Perimeter/approach lights
The full specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Buick connected services capable
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/55HR18.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 225/55HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: leather
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-3
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.3L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 29mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 30mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 32mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 13.2gal.
- Horsepower: 155hp @ 5,600RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto
- Number of valves: 12
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
- Transmission: continuously variable automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 18 deg
- Departure angle: 30 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 191mm (7.5")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,403kg (3,093lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 79.0mm x 91.2mm (3.11" x 3.59")
- Engine displacement: 1.3 L
- Engine horsepower: 155hp @ 5,600RPM
- Engine torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,814mm (71.4")
- Exterior height: 1,628mm (64.1")
- Exterior length: 4,354mm (171.4")
- Front headroom: 1,008mm (39.7")
- Front hiproom: 1,318mm (51.9")
- Front legroom: 1,039mm (40.9")
- Front shoulder room: 1,407mm (55.4")
- GVWR: 1,920kg (4,233lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 1,422 L (50 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 665 L (23 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 968mm (38.1")
- Rear hiproom: 1,207mm (47.5")
- Rear legroom: 914mm (36.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,361mm (53.6")
- Wheelbase: 2,596mm (102.2")
- Appearance: analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Traction control
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4.1out of 5 overall- 5.0
Perfect all around vehicle
by Sir John the Merciful on 8/5/2026 11:59:26 PM
Perfect all around vehicle for a single or married couple with no children. Excellent gas mileage, handles well in the snow. Turns on a dime and you can park it anywhere. - 4.0
Mostly happy
by L w c on 6/25/2026 3:26:49 PM
Buick encore gx avenir 2026 I like the car nice looking car drives good a little crowded in the seats hard to get to the seat belts happy with the fuel milage I don't like the extra thumping road noise that is my thing I don't like maybe it can be dealt with - 4.0
Thumping noise
by Lonnie on 6/23/2026 1:00:50 AM
There is a thumping under the car when driving over a small raised place on the road had this since I bought the car home had it at the dealership for this problem several times they say no problem when they drive the car they don't hear anything out of the order very anointing to me and I am ashamed for someone to ride in a new car with that noise got to be fixed
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