Model Guide
2026 Buick Encore GX Hot Springs AR
Everything on the 2026 Encore GX in one place: trims, specs, service and how it compares to a Honda HR-V.
Key Numbers
- Every Encore GX lands between $27,295 and $32,795, destination included, across three trims.
- Two turbocharged three-cylinder engines: 137 hp/162 lb-ft and 155 hp/174 lb-ft.
- 30 mpg combined at best, and 23.5 cu ft of cargo behind the rear seat.
- All-wheel drive is available on every trim with a 9-speed automatic.
Your Complete Guide to the 2026 Buick Encore GX
Three trims, two engines, and one comparison worth knowing before you decide between a Buick and a Honda.
About the 2026 Buick Encore GX
The 2026 Buick Encore GX is a two-row subcompact SUV seating five, priced from $27,295 for the Preferred to $32,795 for the Avenir, with Sport Touring at $28,495 in between, each including destination. Two turbocharged three-cylinder engines serve the lineup - a 1.2L standard on Preferred and a 1.3L standard on Sport Touring and Avenir - with 23.5 cu ft of cargo behind the rear seat and up to 30 mpg combined. Allen Tillery Buick GMC keeps Encore GX stock in Hot Springs and runs deliveries out around Lake Ouachita and Blakely Mountain Dam to Benton, Bryant, Malvern, Arkadelphia and Hope.
All-wheel drive is available on every trim for 2026, pairing with a 9-speed automatic in place of the standard CVT. Above Preferred, the lineup adds Sport Touring's sportier trim and standard 1.3L engine, then Avenir's perforated leather, heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate control and power liftgate - equipment most rivals in this class do not offer at any price.
Start where your question is. Weighing trims? Open the trims comparison. Wondering about the numbers? Specs answers with figures. Cross-shopping a Honda HR-V? The comparison page puts the two side by side.
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