2022 Buick Encore GX

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

Expected Changes, Updates, New Features

Here are the changes and updates we expect for the 2022 Encore GX:

New exterior colors
Minor changes to features included in trim levels

See complete details on 2022 Buick Encore GX changes and updates (coming soon).

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.