The Encore GX is available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive both with three trim levels: Preferred, Select and Essence. Power is supplied by either a 137-hp 1.2-liter turbocharged engine or a 155-hp 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. The 1.3L is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Trim-dependent standard equipment includes: 18-inch aluminum wheels, LED daytime running lights, fog lights, passive entry/start, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control and Satellite radio. Every Encore stay connected with a Buick infotainment system, featuring an 8-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth streaming audio, 4G and Wi-Fi hotspot capability, three USB ports and smartphone integration. Standard safety features include anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, stability/traction control systems, a rearview camera and OnStar, as well as ten airbags; other available technologies include Forward Collision Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert.The base trim Preferred standard features include, Buick Driver Confidence package, Buick QuietTuning Technology, 18" aluminum wheels, a CVT transmission, electronic parking brakes, heated power mirrors, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, IntelliBeam auto high beam, LED daytime running lights, 8-inch touchscreen monitor, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto, Teen Driver, SiriusXM® Satellite radio, 4G LTE WI-Fi capable, cloth and leatherette seats, and keyless open and start push button. The Select trim builds on the base adding more comfort and safety with Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, power adjustable heated front seats, remote vehicle starter, automatic dual zone climate control and roof rails.The top of the line Essence has it all including leather seats, Full LED headlamps and taillamps, heated leather wrapped steering wheel, air Ionizer, power mirrors with reverse tilt down, auto-dimming rearview mirror, memory system for 2 drivers includes exterior mirrors and garage door transmitter. Some packages are available to customize your Encore GX, Sport Touring Package, Experience Buick Package, Advanced Technology Package, Sport Touring Package, Convenience Package, Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package, Black Roof package and Safety Package.

For 2021, the Buick Encore GX gets no major changes except for the addition of Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto as standard on all models. SiriusXM is also now available on all models. The Buick Encore GX also made minor exterior changes to front and rear facias on all models, except for the optional Sport Touring Package. The Buick Encore GX is a recently introduced small crossover SUV that features upscale styling and premium amenities. It fits right in between the Buick Encore and the Buick Envision.