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.
| 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
- 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 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 2Â platform.
Production
The 2022 Encore GX is 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
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.
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Discussion
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