2025 Buick Encore GX vs the Competition

The all-new 2025 Buick Encore GX delivers a premium SUV experience with a strong emphasis on luxury, innovation, and reliability. Inside, Buick's signature upscale styling creates an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. Drivers and passengers alike will enjoy up to 50.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity and the convenience of an available 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar support. Enhanced safety comes standard, with features like the Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam® automatic high beams helping you stay confident behind the wheel. Balancing refined power and impressive efficiency, the Encore GX is designed to elevate every drive.

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Starting MSRP $$27,295

Buick Encore GX Highlights

  • Performance: Standard ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo engine or available ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine, Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), standard Front-wheel drive, StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control, and Ride and Handling suspension.
  • Interior: Available 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar, the new 19-inch digital dashboard is included with an 11.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and an 8.0-inch gauge display, 6-speaker audio system with available amplifier, up to 50.2 cu-ft of cargo space, and Buick® Infotainment System with 8" diagonal color touch-screen.
  • Technology: Available Head-up Display, wireless Apple Carplay®, Android Auto™ compatibility, available wireless charging pad, Buick Infotainment System, available rear camera mirror, available Alexa built-in, and available Wi-fi® hotspot.
  • Safety Features: Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, and Intellibeam high-beam assist.

2024 vs 2025 Buick Encore GX

The 2025 Buick Encore GX introduces thoughtful enhancements over previous models. A newly optimized turbocharged 1.2-liter engine now supports E85 ethanol fuel, offering increased flexibility at the pump. Aesthetic upgrades include the debut of a bold Aquamarine Blue Metallic exterior paint option and the addition of polished chrome lug nuts for a sleek, modern finish.

Buick Encore GX Competitive Comparisons

2025 Buick Encore GX vs the 2025 Volkswagen Taos and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson

2025 Buick Encore GX

StabiliTrak: Standard

Fuel Economy: 29 City MPG

QuietTuning™ : Standard

Buick Infotainment System: Standard

2025 Volkswagen Taos

StabiliTrak: Not Available

Fuel Economy: 28 City MPG

QuietTuning™ : Not Available

Buick Infotainment System: Not Available

2025 Hyundai Tucson

StabiliTrak: Not Available

Fuel Economy: 26 City MPG

QuietTuning™ : Not Available

Buick Infotainment System: Not Available

Before deciding on the 2025 Volkswagen Taos or 2025 Hyundai Tucson, take a closer look at the 2025 Buick Encore GX. This SUV brings elevated driving comfort with standard StabiliTrak stability control and Buick's exclusive QuietTuning™ technology-features the competition doesn't offer. The Buick Encore GX also delivers outstanding efficiency, with 29 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. Plus, the Buick Infotainment System can connect up to ten devices, making every journey more connected and convenient.

Premium Performance

Experience the ideal mix of power and efficiency in the 2025 Buick Encore GX. Built for agility and versatility, this SUV is ready for any journey, whether it's a city commute or a weekend getaway. Drivers can select between the standard ECOTEC 1.2-liter turbocharged engine or the available ECOTEC 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. Unlike the Hyundai Tucson or Volkswagen Taos, the Buick Encore GX features ECOTEC technology, offering up to 155 horsepower and an impressive 31 MPG on the highway, outperforming the Hyundai Tucson's 25 city MPG and matching its efficiency with 28 city MPG.

Confidence comes standard thanks to Buick's StabiliTrak system, which automatically adjusts for wheel slippage to maintain control in slick or challenging driving conditions. Neither the Hyundai Tucson nor the Volkswagen Taos offer this level of built-in traction management. For added assurance, the available intelligent all-wheel drive system enhances grip, cornering, and overall driving performance, providing the control and stability you need, no matter the road or weather conditions.

Interior & Exterior Design

Refinement takes center stage in the 2025 Buick Encore GX. Seating up to five passengers, this SUV offers available leather-appointed seats, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel to provide comfort in any weather. The cabin is brightened by a standard panoramic moonroof, adding a sense of openness and luxury.

Inside, Buick's QuietTuning™ technology-featuring triple door seals, acoustic laminated glass, and Active Noise Cancellation-creates a serene ride unmatched by competitors. These exclusive enhancements are not found in the Hyundai Tucson or Volkswagen Taos, giving the Buick Encore GX a premium edge in ride comfort.

Safety & Technology

Step into high-end technology and comfort with the 2025 Buick Encore GX. The Buick Infotainment System is designed for ease and customization, offering in-vehicle apps like Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Alexa Built-in-unavailable as standard on either the Volkswagen Taos or Hyundai Tucson. The available head-up display projects critical driving data directly on the windshield, and a wireless charging pad keeps devices powered without the clutter of cables.

With a larger infotainment screen than the 8-inch display in the Volkswagen Taos and the available 10.25-inch screen in the Hyundai Tucson, the Buick Encore GX offers a superior digital interface. Safety is also a top priority with Buick Driver Confidence, a comprehensive suite of standard driver assistance features not fully matched by the competition.

Buick Encore GX Trim Options

Preferred

Starting MSRP $$27,295

  • Updated interior and exterior accents
  • Buick Driver Confidence
  • Class-leading 11" diagonal Infotainment Screen
  • Cloth with leatherette seating
  • New grille and new front fascia
  • New 18" Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels

Sport Touring

Starting MSRP $$28,495

  • Buick Driver Confidence
  • Class-leading 11" diagonal Infotainment Screen
  • New flat-bottom steering wheel
  • ST logo embroidered on front-seat head restraints
  • New Sport Touring grille and front fascia
  • Gloss-black rear bumper accents
  • New and exclusive 18" high-gloss black painted wheels

Avenir

Starting MSRP $$32,795

  • First-Ever Encore GX Avenir with exclusive interior and exterior features
  • Class-leading 11" diagonal Infotainment Screen
  • Heated front seats, heated steering wheel and remote start
  • 8-way power-adjustable front seats, Avenir quilt pattern on seatback
  • Leather-trimmed front seats, plus 2-way power lumbar
  • Avenir logo embroidered on front-seat head restraints
  • Flat-folding front-passenger seatback
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control with Piano Black keys

Buick Encore GX FAQs

The 2025 Buick Encore GX starts at just $27,295, which is more affordable than both the 2025 Hyundai Tucson ($28,705) and the 2025 Volkswagen Taos ($28,490), while still offering premium features that are optional or unavailable in the competition.

The Encore GX offers a choice between a 1.2L turbocharged engine or a more powerful 1.3L turbo engine delivering up to 155 hp. In comparison, the Volkswagen Taos offers a single 1.5L turbo engine, and while the Hyundai Tucson offers a standard 2.5L engine, it sacrifices efficiency and refinement for power.

Yes. The Buick Encore GX achieves an EPA-estimated 29 city and 31 highway MPG with its 1.3L engine, outperforming the Hyundai Tucson’s 25 city and 32 highway MPG, and matching the Volkswagen Taos' best figures—while using a smaller, more efficient engine.

With up to 50.2 cubic feet of cargo space, the 2025 Encore GX provides flexible storage that rivals the Volkswagen Taos’ 65.9 cu ft and Hyundai Tucson’s 80.3 cu ft, but excels in cargo versatility thanks to its flat-folding front-passenger seat and under-floor storage—features not offered in the competition.

Absolutely. Inside the Encore GX, you'll find standard QuietTuning™ noise-cancellation technology, an available Head-Up Display, and an 11-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. These features are unavailable or only available on higher trims of the Volkswagen Taos and Hyundai Tucson.

The Encore GX offers Alexa Built-In, a Rear Camera Mirror, and Buick's exclusive infotainment system—all unavailable in the Volkswagen Taos and Hyundai Tucson. This suite of smart technology helps the Encore GX stand apart in connectivity and convenience.

The Encore GX includes Buick Driver Confidence, which features Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator, and IntelliBeam®. Not all of these are standard on the Hyundai Tucson or Volkswagen Taos.

Yes. Buick’s QuietTuning™ technology with Active Noise Cancellation ensures a noticeably quieter ride compared to the Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Taos. Neither of the competing models offers an equivalent acoustic refinement system.

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