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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 locations Bupyeong, South Korea and Dongyue South, China
Layout Front-Engined, Transverse
Engine 1.2L LIH I3, 1.3L L3T I3
Max Horsepower 137 (LIH), 155 (L3T)
Max Torque 162 (LIH), 174 (L3T)
Transmission CVT, 9-Speed Auto
Drive wheels Front-Wheel-Drive, All-Wheel-Drive
Availability U.S.A., Canada, China
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

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 subcompact-plus five-door crossover utility vehicle (CUV). As mentioned, it slots between the smaller Encore and the bigger Envision.

Powertrain

The 2022 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 CVT, 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

The 2022 Encore GX is assembled by:


Availability

The 2022 Encore GX went 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.

Sales

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

Gallery

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Discussion

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