The 2027 Buick Encore GX in Hot Springs has a 155-hp 1.3L turbo engine, a 171.16-inch body length and up to 50.2 cu ft of cargo space. FWD uses a CVT; AWD uses a 9-speed automatic. The Encore GX overview covers daily use, and the trim breakdown separates Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir equipment.

Engine Specifications

Specification	2027 Encore GX
Engine	1.3L turbocharged inline three-cylinder
Horsepower	155 hp
Torque	174 lb-ft
Fuel	Regular unleaded
FWD transmission	CVT
AWD transmission	9-speed automatic

The same engine serves Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir. A drivetrain choice changes the transmission and driven wheels rather than the stated engine output. For drivers traveling from Arkadelphia, that separates the decision about traction from the choice of seat material or wheel finish.

Exterior Dimensions in Hot Springs

Measurement	Figure	Scope
Length	171.16 inches	All listed trims
Wheelbase	102 inches	Axle spacing
Width	71.39 inches	Body width without mirrors
Preferred FWD height	64.12 inches	Preferred FWD
Preferred AWD height	64.46 inches	Preferred AWD
Sport Touring and Avenir FWD height	64.9 inches	Those FWD trims
Sport Touring and Avenir AWD height	65.2 inches	Those AWD trims

The width figure describes the body and excludes the mirrors. Height varies with trim and drivetrain in Buick's vehicle data. Body length stays the same across the listed configurations, giving the owner a consistent footprint for parking near shops or pulling into a home driveway.

Trim	FWD curb weight	AWD curb weight
Preferred	3,040 pounds	3,255 pounds
Sport Touring	3,063 pounds	3,255 pounds
Avenir	3,063 pounds	3,255 pounds

Curb weight describes the vehicle before the passenger and cargo load. It is separate from the cargo-volume measurement. A load of bags or equipment takes up space and adds weight, which is why the cargo area's volume and the vehicle's loading limits serve different purposes.

Interior Dimensions and Cargo Arrangements

Cabin specification	Encore GX
Passenger capacity	5
Seat rows	Two
Rear bench	Split folding
Maximum cargo volume	50.2 cu ft with rear seats folded
Front passenger seating	Available flat-folding seatback equipment

Interior measurement	Front row	Rear row
Head room	39.7 inches	38.1 inches
Leg room	40.9 inches	36.0 inches
Shoulder room	55.4 inches	53.6 inches

Cargo volume behind the rear bench is 23.5 cu ft, with up to 50.2 cu ft after the rear seats are folded. Rear leg room and the folding bench serve different needs: one supports passengers, while the other opens carrying room.

The rear bench supports more than one passenger-and-cargo arrangement. A driver can fold one portion for an item that reaches forward while retaining another rear seating position. Folding the rear seats opens the maximum cargo area. Passenger capacity describes the seated arrangement, not the folded-seat cargo arrangement.

Hope households moving between school runs and weekend purchases get a useful distinction from that layout: a small SUV can carry passengers in ordinary use and open additional cargo room for another trip. Buick also offers a flat-folding front passenger seatback with specified equipment. The selected vehicle's seat equipment determines that additional arrangement.

Capacity and Everyday Capability

Capacity	Figure or equipment
Fuel tank	13.2 gallons
Maximum cargo space	50.2 cu ft
Passenger seating	5
Available traction system	All-wheel drive with Drive Mode Selector

The Encore GX is packaged around passengers and everyday cargo. A taller rear body and folding bench suit luggage, shopping and recreational bags. Buyers with long equipment to transport also have the Trailblazer's folding front seat and the Envista's different body shape available in the Allen Tillery small-SUV comparison.

Wheels, Tires and Brakes

Trim	Standard wheels	Additional wheel choice
Preferred	18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum	Vehicle equipment varies
Sport Touring	18-inch Gloss Black aluminum	Available 19-inch Gloss Black aluminum
Avenir	19-inch Pearl Nickel aluminum	Avenir wheel finish

Wheel diameter and finish are trim details, while tire condition and inflation are ongoing service items. The standard Buick Driver Confidence equipment includes automatic braking assistance for specified situations. Its operation depends on conditions and system limits, as explained in Buick equipment details. Routine brake and tire care remains part of ownership.

Fuel Economy and Range

Drivetrain	City	Highway	Combined
FWD	29 mpg	31 mpg	30 mpg
AWD	26 mpg	28 mpg	27 mpg

EPA FWD rating and EPA AWD rating apply to the 2027 1.3L models. Both configurations use regular gasoline. The EPA highway figure describes a standardized test result; actual fuel use changes with speed, traffic, weather and vehicle load.

The 13.2-gallon tank is a capacity specification. A full tank does not create a guaranteed driving range for an individual trip. Bryant commuters and drivers following Highway 270 encounter different speeds and traffic, while air-conditioning use and the amount of cargo also change fuel use.

Key Features by Trim

Decision feature	Preferred	Sport Touring	Avenir
Turbo engine	Standard	Standard	Standard
Wireless phone projection	Standard	Standard	Standard
11-inch touchscreen	Standard	Standard	Standard
Buick Driver Confidence	Standard	Standard	Standard
Seat covering	Cloth with leatherette	Leatherette	Leather-appointed
Wheel finish	Bright Silver	Gloss Black	Pearl Nickel
Heated front seats	Available equipment	Available equipment	Standard
AWD	Available	Available	Available

The feature grid highlights the equipment a buyer encounters in everyday use. Encore GX trim prices and features add the starting-price comparisons and the optional Avenir Technology Package. An available feature is extra equipment rather than an automatic inclusion on every vehicle wearing that trim badge.

Safety and Compliance

Buick Driver Confidence combines Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and IntelliBeam. Buick equipment details include the standard suite and available camera features. The driver remains responsible for steering, braking and watching the road.

Warranty Coverage

Coverage	Time or mileage, whichever comes first
Bumper-to-bumper	3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion	3 years / 36,000 miles
Rust-through	6 years / 100,000 miles

Buick warranty terms cover specified defects and include exclusions. The Encore GX service schedule separates routine maintenance from warranty repair. A warranty term is coverage for specified defects; routine oil changes and tire wear remain maintenance matters.

Encore GX Numbers in Practice

Daily use	Specification that matters	Practical meaning
Parking and driveway space	171.16-inch length	A compact body for daily maneuvers
Garage access	71.39-inch body width	Mirrors extend beyond this measurement
Rear seating and larger purchases	Split-folding bench; 50.2 cu ft maximum	Several passenger-and-cargo arrangements
Commuting drivetrain	30 mpg FWD or 27 mpg AWD combined	Different rated fuel use with the traction choice

Little Rock shoppers traveling through Saline County can choose the same small body with different cabin finishes. The dimensions are separate from the Avenir comfort features and Sport Touring appearance details. Financing and Encore GX inventory connect those choices to a vehicle at Allen Tillery.

Specifications FAQs

What is the exact listed Encore GX body length?

Buick lists the 2027 Encore GX at 171.16 inches long. The listed body width is 71.39 inches without mirrors. The cabin seats five, and its folding rear bench opens a maximum 50.2 cu ft cargo area for a larger load.

How does Encore GX height vary by drivetrain?

Preferred is listed at 64.12 inches tall with FWD and 64.46 inches with AWD. Sport Touring and Avenir are listed at 64.9 inches with FWD and 65.2 inches with AWD. The body length remains 171.16 inches across the listed configurations in Buick's trim data.

What fuel tank does the 2027 Encore GX have?

The 2027 Encore GX has a listed 13.2-gallon fuel tank. Both the FWD and AWD versions use regular unleaded gasoline. Their EPA combined ratings differ: 30 mpg for FWD and 27 mpg for AWD, so tank capacity and driving conditions both affect the distance between fuel stops.

What is the Encore GX FWD curb weight by trim?

Preferred FWD is listed at 3,040 pounds, while Sport Touring FWD and Avenir FWD are listed at 3,063 pounds. Buick lists 3,255 pounds for the AWD versions. Curb weight describes the vehicle itself and is separate from the passengers and cargo carried on a trip.

Which transmission is paired with Encore GX AWD?

The AWD Encore GX uses a 9-speed automatic transmission with the 1.3L turbo engine. The front-wheel-drive version pairs that engine with a CVT. Output remains 155 hp and 174 lb-ft, letting buyers choose drivetrain and transmission together without choosing a different engine for the trim.

Which wheel sizes come with the 2027 Encore GX?

Preferred and Sport Touring have standard 18-inch aluminum wheels, with Bright Silver and Gloss Black finishes respectively. Avenir has 19-inch Pearl Nickel wheels. Sport Touring also offers 19-inch Gloss Black wheels, allowing an additional appearance choice while retaining its leatherette cabin and ST detailing.

What does the maximum cargo measurement describe?

The 50.2 cu ft maximum describes the Encore GX cargo arrangement with the rear seats folded. The normal passenger arrangement seats five across two rows. A split-folding bench lets the owner vary that arrangement, retaining part of the rear seating while opening room for a larger item.

What are the 2027 Encore GX EPA combined ratings?

The EPA rates the 2027 Encore GX FWD at 30 mpg combined and the AWD version at 27 mpg combined. Their city/highway ratings are 29/31 and 26/28 mpg respectively. Both use regular gasoline and the same 155-hp turbo engine, with different transmissions paired to each drivetrain.

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