2022 Buick Encore GX

The 2022 Buick Encore GX represents the third model year of the first-generation Encore GX small crossover, which is positioned between the subcompact Encore and compact Envision. It receives minor changes and updates for the 2022 model year.

2022 Buick Encore GX Quick Facts
Assembly location	GM China, GM Korea
Layout	Front-Engined, Longitudinal
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	2021 Buick Encore GX
Successor	2023 Buick Encore GX

Changes, Updates, New Features

Exterior

Deletion of five exterior color options
Addition of four new exterior colors

Interior

Changes to air conditioning functionality for Preferred models

Mechanical

1.3-liter L3T three-cylinder engine replaces 1.2-liter LIH three-cylinder engine on FWD Essence (1SL) models

See complete details on 2022 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 2022 Buick Encore GX will continue to be offered as a compact five-door crossover SUV. As mentioned, it slots between the smaller Encore and the compact Envision.

Powertrain

We expect that the 2022 Buick Encore GX will be 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 2022 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

We expect that the 2022 Encore GX will continue being assembled by:

GM China (SAIC) at the Dong Yue plant in Yantai, Shandong, China.
GM Korea at the GM Bupyeong plant in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea.

Availability

We expect the 2022 Encore GX to go on sale in the third quarter of the 2021 calendar year.

Beyond 2022

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.