Introducing the model year following up on the nameplate’s 2024 refresh, the 2025 Buick Encore GX receives a new E85-compatible engine and exterior paint palette changes along with increased prices. Here, GM Authority is zooming on the Buick Encore GX wheels on offer.
There are just four styles of 2025 Buick Encore GX wheels available, including one standard wheel set for each of the three trim levels – Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir – and one optional set of rollers.
18-Inch Bright Silver Painted Aluminum Wheel (RSZ) 18-Inch Gloss Black Aluminum Wheel (REQ) 19-Inch Avenir Premium Pearl Nickel Aluminum Wheel (RT8) 19-Inch Gloss Black Aluminum Wheel (RVB) The offered Buick Encore GX wheels for the 2025 model year are either 18 inches or 19 inches in diameter. The only optional rollers are not a standalone option but are included and exclusively available as part of an optional package. The table below shows the full lineup of 2025 Buick Encore GX wheels along with other useful information: In addition to its E85-compatible engine, which makes it a flex-fuel vehicle, the 2025 Encore GX introduces some changes to paint color availability. New for 2025 is the Aquamarine Blue Metallic (color code GKN) paint, at this point offered exclusively on the Sport Touring trim for an additional cost of $495. The vehicle also has four interior colorways. Pricing for the 2025 Encore GX, as uncovered by GM Authority, starts at $27,295 for the entry-level Preferred trim with front-wheel drive. Starting MSRP rises to $34,395 for the range-topping Avenir configured with all-wheel drive. These prices include a $1,295 destination freight charge. The model’s official online configurator is live to try out builds. As a reminder, engine options include the turbocharged 1.2L I3 LBP engine developing 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. This is the same output as the outgoing turbocharged 1.2L I3 LIH gasoline engine, but with added E85 capability. This engine is offered exclusively on the Preferred trim level with its front-wheel drivetrain. Meanwhile, other configurations and trims get the turbocharged 1.3L I3 L3T gasoline engine cranking out 155 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. This engine is not compatible with E85. FWD variants sport a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) while the GM nine-speed automatic transmission handles cog swaps with the all-wheel drivetrain. The 2025 Buick Encore GX rides on the GM VSS-F vehicle set, while production takes place at the GM Bupyeong plant in South Korea. Subscribe to GM Authority for more Buick Encore GX news, Buick Encore news, Buick news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
RPO Code Preferred Sport Touring Avenir 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheel RSZ S - - 18-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheel REQ - S - 19-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheel RVB - A1 - 19-inch Avenir Premium Pearl Nickel aluminum wheel RT8 - - S
Comments
The 18’s are horrible!
The 18″ gloss black look terrible. The std silver ones look just fine!
Why bother with wheels when they all look like a box with wheels , or the old station wagons.
Why bother with wheels when they all look like a box with wheels , or the old station wagons.