Name: 2024 Buick Encore GX
Brand: Buick
Availability: InStock

Question 1

Does the 2024 Buick Encore GX retain both turbocharged engine options or has GM simplified the lineup to a single powertrain?

Accepted Answer

The 2024 Buick Encore GX maintains two engine options in Canada: the 1.2L turbo three-cylinder producing 137 hp paired with a CVT in front-wheel drive, and the 1.3L turbo three-cylinder producing 155 hp available in FWD or all-wheel drive with a 9-speed automatic. The 1.3L AWD returns an estimated 8.5 L/100 km in combined driving — competitive for a commuter SUV in greater Toronto or Montreal metro areas. Canadian MSRP starts at $37,398 for the Preferred AWD and reaches $49,398 for the Sport Touring Essence AWD, positioning the Encore GX firmly in the mainstream compact luxury crossover space.

Question 2

Does the 2024 Buick Encore GX update its infotainment to include wireless connectivity?

Accepted Answer

The 2024 Buick Encore GX adopts the Buick Infotainment 3 Plus system with a 10.2-inch touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto as standard equipment from the Preferred trim upward. Higher trims add the 8-speaker Bose audio system and integrated navigation with real-time traffic data via the OnStar 4G LTE connection. Wireless Qi charging is available on the ST Essence trim — a convenience appreciated by commuters between Laval and downtown Montreal or across the GTA without hunting for charging cables. OnStar includes three years of connected safety services complimentary, a genuine added value for young Canadian families considering their first luxury-branded vehicle.

Question 3

What justifies the roughly $4,000 price difference between the 2024 Encore GX and the regular 2024 Encore?

Accepted Answer

The 2024 Encore GX is substantially larger than the standard Encore, with a 2,640 mm wheelbase versus 2,555 mm and 759 litres of cargo space versus 532 litres with rear seats up. The Encore GX also offers available all-wheel drive — absent on the regular Encore — a decisive advantage for Canadian winters in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Quebec. The GX's turbocharged engines (1.2L and 1.3L) deliver more usable torque at low RPM than the Encore's naturally-aspirated 1.4L. For a family in Winnipeg or Sherbrooke seeking a sub-compact SUV with winter AWD capability, the $4,000 premium over the standard Encore represents sound value over a typical 5-to-7-year ownership cycle.

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