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2021 Buick Encore GX

The 2021 Buick Encore GX represents the second model year of the first-generation Encore GX small crossover. The Encore GX is positioned between the subcompact Encore and the compact Envision. It receives minor changes and updates for the 2021 model year.

2021 Buick Encore GX Quick Facts
Assembly locations Bupyeong, South Korea and Dongyue South, China
Layout Front-Engined, Transverse
Engine 1.2L I-3 LIH, 1.3L I-3 L3T
Max Horsepower 155 (L3T)
Max Torque 174 (L3T)
Transmission 9-Speed Auto, CVT
Drive wheels Front-Wheel-Drive, All-Wheel-Drive
Availability U.S.A., Canada
Predecessor 2020 Buick Encore GX
Successor 2022 Buick Encore GX

Changes, Updates, New Features

Exterior

  • Addition of painted bodyside moldings (LPO-level item)
  • Addition of grille with body-color surround option (LPO-level item)
  • Addition of roof rack cross rails, set of 2, bright with black end caps (LPO-level item)
  • Addition of front and rear splash guards, custom molded  (LPO-level item)
  • Addition of front and rear splash guards, painted (LPO-level item)

Interior

  • Addition of Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto as standard on all models
  • Sirius XM Radio now standard on all models
  • Addition of Sport pedal kit (LPO-level item)
  • Addition of all-weather floor liners (LPO-level item)
  • Addition of all-weather floor mats (LPO-level item)
  • Addition of cargo mat, color-keyed carpeted (LPO-level item)
  • Addition of premium carpeted floor mats
  • Deletion of HD Rear Vision Camera

Packages

  • Addition of Interior Protection Package
  • Road Trip Package
  • Trailering Package
  • Appearance Package

See complete details on 2021 Buick Encore GX changes and updates.

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

Body Styles

The 2021 Buick Encore GX will continue being offered as a compact five-door crossover SUV. As mentioned, it slots between the smaller Encore and the larger Envision and Enclave.

Powertrain

The 2021 Buick Encore GX is offered with the following engine and transmission choices:

Engine Fuel Aspiration Transmission Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM Axle
1.2L I-3 LIH Gasoline Turbocharged CVT 137 @ 5000 162 @ 2500 5.45
1.3L I-3 L3T Gasoline Turbocharged 9-speed automatic 155 @ 5600 174 @ 1500 3.17

Platform

The 2021 Encore GX rides on the GM VSS-F platform, and is therefore not mechanically related to the Encore – which rides on the Gamma 2 platform

Production

The 2021 Encore GX is assembled by:

Availability

The 2021 Encore GX went on sale late in the 2020 calendar year.

Beyond 2021

We expect the first-generation Buick Encore GX to remain in production through at least the 2025 model year. The vehicle will likely undergo a refresh for the 2023 model year.

Sales

See Buick Encore GX sales numbers for all markets, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China.

Discussion

Discuss the 2021 Buick Encore GX in our Buick forum.

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