The 2027 Buick Encore GX trim range in Hot Springs starts at $26,900 for Preferred, $27,700 for Sport Touring and $31,700 for Avenir. All three use a 155-hp 1.3L turbo engine; their differences center on upholstery, appearance and comfort equipment. Arkadelphia and Hope buyers have FWD and AWD choices at every trim.

Allen Tillery Auto Buick GMC serves Bryant with the full Encore GX lineup. The model overview covers the broad vehicle picture, while the model guide connects dimensions, service and buying answers.

MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.

2027 Encore GX Trim Lineup at a Glance

Trim	FWD MSRP	AWD MSRP	Standard wheel finish
Preferred	$26,900	$28,500	18-inch Bright Silver
Sport Touring	$27,700	$29,300	18-inch Gloss Black
Avenir	$31,700	$33,300	19-inch Pearl Nickel

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

Preferred: Buick essentials and a flexible starting point

Preferred combines cloth with leatherette seating, a wrapped steering wheel and LED headlamps. The 11-inch infotainment touchscreen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Buick Driver Confidence is standard. The Bright Silver wheels give the trim a lighter exterior appearance than Sport Touring's black finish.

Preferred FWD starts at $26,900 and uses a CVT. Preferred AWD starts at $28,500 and includes the 9-speed automatic. Both receive the 1.3L turbo engine. This trim fits a driver who wants the Buick cabin, smartphone functions and small body size as the foundation of a daily commuter.

Sport Touring: black detailing and a sportier cabin finish

Sport Touring FWD starts at $27,700; the AWD version starts at $29,300. Standard 18-inch Gloss Black wheels and the high-gloss black grille give the exterior its black finish. Leatherette upholstery, embroidered front-seat head restraints and a wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel give the driver a different cabin environment from Preferred.

An available 19-inch Gloss Black wheel design adds another appearance option. The trim keeps the same engine output and choice of FWD with CVT or AWD with a 9-speed automatic. Its 5-passenger cabin combines the coordinated black exterior and ST interior, together with the connectivity and safety equipment shared across the lineup.

Avenir: heated comfort and leather seating

Avenir starts at $31,700 with FWD or $33,300 with AWD. Standard leather-appointed seats, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel make comfort a central part of this trim. Its 19-inch Pearl Nickel aluminum wheels and Avenir grille provide a distinct exterior treatment.

The Avenir Technology Package adds four functions: adaptive following speed, selectable nearby camera views, a camera-based rear view and cable-free phone charging. An available hands-free power liftgate adds cargo convenience. The technology package and hands-free liftgate are available options. Buick equipment details include the available package.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Equipment	Preferred	Sport Touring	Avenir
Engine	1.3L turbo	1.3L turbo	1.3L turbo
Output	155 hp / 174 lb-ft	Same engine output	Same engine output
Drivetrain	FWD; available AWD	FWD; available AWD	FWD; available AWD
Seat material	Cloth with leatherette	Leatherette	Leather-appointed
Steering wheel	Wrapped	Wrapped flat-bottom	Heated and wrapped
Infotainment	11-inch touchscreen	11-inch touchscreen	11-inch touchscreen
Front-seat heat	Available equipment by vehicle	Available equipment by vehicle	Standard
Technology package highlighted by Buick	Core touchscreen and Driver Confidence	Sport-focused cabin details	Available Avenir Technology Package

The standard touchscreen is an inclusion across all three trims. Avenir's price adds comfort and finish rather than a larger engine. Technical specifications give the drivetrain mileage and body measurements, while the small-SUV comparison places each model in the wider Allen Tillery selection.

Common Encore GX Trim Comparisons

Preferred and Sport Touring

The FWD starting-price difference is $800. Sport Touring adds leatherette seating, the flat-bottom steering wheel and coordinated black exterior details. Preferred provides the same turbo engine and 11-inch touchscreen with cloth and leatherette upholstery. Sport Touring gives the driver the ST cabin and black exterior treatment for an $800 starting-price increase.

Sport Touring and Avenir

Avenir starts $4,000 above Sport Touring on the same FWD basis. Its leather-appointed seats, heated front seats, heated steering wheel and Pearl Nickel wheels create a different comfort package. Sport Touring emphasizes gloss black details and ST cabin styling. Both retain five seats and the choice of FWD or AWD.

Preferred and Avenir

The $4,800 starting-price difference combines several equipment changes in one step. Preferred includes the standard touchscreen, turbo engine and folding rear bench. Avenir combines leather seating and heated comfort with access to its named technology package. A customer can choose either cabin character with the drivetrain that fits the household's driving.

Encore GX Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Move on the same FWD basis	Starting-price difference	Equipment focus
Preferred to Sport Touring	$800	Leatherette, flat-bottom wheel, black styling
Sport Touring to Avenir	$4,000	Leather and heated comfort; Avenir exterior finish
Preferred to Avenir	$4,800	Comfort trim with available Avenir Technology Package
FWD to AWD within any trim	$1,600	AWD drivetrain and 9-speed automatic

Preferred suits the buyer entering Buick with the core screen, turbo engine and safety suite. Sport Touring suits the shopper who wants the black appearance treatment. Avenir suits the owner who wants leather and heated comfort as standard equipment. Each remains a five-passenger SUV with a small body footprint.

Which Encore GX Trim Is Right for You?

Buyer	A fitting choice	Starting point
Highway 7 commuter who wants a straightforward Buick cabin	Preferred FWD	$26,900
Driver who wants a coordinated black exterior and leatherette	Sport Touring FWD	$27,700
Buyer prioritizing leather seats and warmth on colder mornings	Avenir FWD	$31,700
Household seeking AWD with a traditional geared automatic	Preferred, Sport Touring or Avenir AWD	From $28,500

Garland County drivers can choose appearance and comfort separately from AWD. The same flexibility applies to shoppers from Benton or Malvern: Sport Touring is not a requirement for AWD, and Avenir is not a requirement for the standard smartphone screen. Each trim is built around a different combination of familiar equipment.

Shop Encore GX Trims at Allen Tillery

See Preferred inventory, Sport Touring inventory or Avenir inventory. We offer financing and test drives at our Central Avenue store. Routine Encore GX service supports ownership after the trim choice.

Encore GX Trim FAQs

What are the three Encore GX FWD starting prices?

Preferred FWD starts at $26,900, Sport Touring FWD at $27,700 and Avenir FWD at $31,700. Those are starting MSRPs before destination and optional equipment. Each trim includes the same 1.3L turbo engine, so the price steps purchase a different cabin and exterior equipment mix.

How much does AWD add to each Encore GX trim?

The starting-price increase from FWD to AWD is $1,600 in each trim. Preferred AWD starts at $28,500, Sport Touring AWD at $29,300 and Avenir AWD at $33,300. The AWD drivetrain also brings the 9-speed automatic in place of the front-drive version's CVT.

Which Encore GX trim has a flat-bottom steering wheel?

Sport Touring includes a wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel with its ST cabin treatment. Leatherette seats and ST-embroidered front head restraints accompany it. The exterior uses Gloss Black wheels and a black grille, giving this trim a coordinated appearance while retaining the shared turbo engine.

What is included in the Avenir Technology Package?

The available Avenir Technology Package includes Adaptive Cruise Control, HD Surround Vision, a Rear Camera Mirror with washer and wireless smartphone charging. These features support highway driving, nearby views and phone charging. The package is additional equipment alongside Avenir's standard leather-appointed seats and heated front seats.

Which Encore GX upholstery comes with Preferred?

Preferred uses cloth with leatherette seat trim. Sport Touring moves to leatherette, while Avenir uses leather-appointed seating. These choices give the three trims different cabin finishes. The standard 11-inch touchscreen and the turbo engine remain part of the equipment across the entire Encore GX lineup.

Does Avenir add horsepower over Sport Touring?

Avenir and Sport Touring both use the 1.3L turbo engine rated at 155 hp and 174 lb-ft. Avenir's equipment emphasizes leather and heated comfort; Sport Touring emphasizes its black exterior and ST interior. Each trim offers the same choice between front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive.

Can I get black wheels with Encore GX Sport Touring?

Yes. Sport Touring includes 18-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels, and Buick also lists available 19-inch Gloss Black wheels. The black grille and leatherette cabin accompany its standard styling. Buyers can select this appearance with either FWD and a CVT or AWD and a 9-speed automatic.

Can the dealership help finance any Encore GX trim?

Allen Tillery Auto Buick GMC offers financing for Encore GX purchases across Preferred, Sport Touring and Avenir. The finance department serves shoppers from Arkadelphia, Hope and Bryant. Model-filtered inventory and trim-filtered searches connect the vehicle selection with the store's financing and test-drive request pages.

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