The 2026 Buick Encore GX is 171.2 inches long, 71.4 inches wide and 64.1 inches tall on a 102.0-inch wheelbase, with 23.5 cu ft of cargo behind the rear seat, up to 30 mpg combined and a turning diameter under 37 feet - the numbers below cover every trim and configuration. Full trim pricing lives on the 2026 Encore GX trims comparison; the Encore GX overview covers the lineup at a glance.

Engine Specifications

1.2L Turbo three-cylinder (Preferred, standard)

137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft of torque, regular unleaded, paired to a CVT with front-wheel drive.

1.3L Turbo three-cylinder (Preferred option; Sport Touring and Avenir standard)

155 horsepower, 174 lb-ft of torque, regular unleaded. Paired to a CVT with front-wheel drive or a 9-speed automatic with all-wheel drive.

Exterior Dimensions

Dimension	Figure
Length	171.2 in
Width	71.4 in
Height	64.1 in
Wheelbase	102.0 in
Ground clearance	about 7.5 in
Curb weight (by trim and drivetrain)	about 3,030 to 3,115 pounds
Turning diameter	36.9 ft

Interior Dimensions

Measurement	Figure
Seating capacity	5 passengers, 2 rows
Front head room	39.7 in
Front leg room	about 41 in
Cargo behind rear seat	23.5 cu ft
Cargo, rear seat folded	50.2 cu ft

Capacity and Capability

The Encore GX's capability case is cargo and maneuverability: 50.2 cu ft with the rear seat folded, and a sub-37-foot turning diameter that makes it easy to place in a tight downtown Hot Springs space or a compact garage bay near Arkadelphia, Hope or Bryant, with an easy commute over toward Saline County and Hot Spring County.

Wheels, Tires, and Brakes

Preferred and Sport Touring ride on 18-inch wheels - Bright Silver on Preferred, Gloss Black on Sport Touring. Avenir steps up to 19-inch Pearl Nickel wheels. All three trims share the same braking and chassis hardware; only the wheel finish and diameter change by trim.

Fuel Economy and Efficiency

Configuration	City	Highway	Combined
1.2L, front-wheel drive	30 MPG	31 MPG	30 MPG
1.3L, front-wheel drive	29 MPG	31 MPG	30 MPG
1.3L, all-wheel drive	26 MPG	28 MPG	27 MPG

EPA estimates published at fueleconomy.gov. Your mileage will vary.

Key Features by Trim

Feature	Preferred	Sport Touring	Avenir
11-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto	Standard	Standard	Standard
Leather seating	not std	not std	Standard
Heated steering wheel	not std	not std	Standard
Power liftgate	not std	not std	Standard
Blind spot monitoring / rear cross traffic alert	Standard	Standard	Standard
All-wheel drive	Available	Available	Available

Safety and Compliance

Buick Driver Confidence is standard on every trim: automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, and IntelliBeam automatic high beams. Standard equipment also includes blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and an HD rear vision camera, with HD Surround Vision available. The federal crash-test program awards 5 stars overall, while IIHS returns Good results in the small overlap front and updated side evaluations but stops short of a Top Safety Pick award.

Warranty Coverage

Coverage	Term
Bumper-to-bumper	3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust-through	6 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance	Included, 24/7/365

Full service intervals and ownership costs live on the Encore GX service schedule.

What These 2026 Encore GX Numbers Mean in Practice

Figure	What it means
71.4 in wide (mirrors excluded)	Fits a standard single-car garage bay with room to open both doors
36.9 ft turning diameter	U-turns comfortably on a two-lane downtown block
50.2 cu ft folded	A flat-pack bookshelf or a bike with the front wheel off
about 7.5 in ground clearance	Clears a curb or a gravel driveway edge without dragging

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