2020 Buick Encore GX Review | Small, Practical, and Techy

[@glenonbutler391]

I’ve had my GX for 8 months now. Great gas mileage, quiet cabin, easy-to-use infotainment system, adequate trunk space, and comfortable ride. No complaints! 🙂

[@Whitesp44]

Love to hear about your Buick all these years later. Any issues with that little turbo? I'm looking at a used one. Really like it. Thanks

[@MarjiAbehero]

I have this vehicle and it’s amazing, no complaints at all!!

[@hippiedachshunds1632]

Love, love, love my 2020 Encore GX Essence! I've been getting 33 - 36 mpg which is better than advertised. I traded in a Toyota Rav4 hybrid and find my Encore GX has a much smoother ride and is altogether more comfortable and has more premium features. I think this is the most under-rated SUV on the road today.

[@bluehunnids887]

Are u getting that mpg with the awd or fwd?

[@hippiedachshunds1632]

@@bluehunnids887 fwd

[@peterkarahalios3488]

Afrer driving my trusted Honda Accord for 11 years, I decided it was time for a change. The dealbreaker was that, given the Canadian winter and my getting along in years, it was time for an AWD. I got the Preferred trim and am thrilled. Loving it! The shorter wheelbase makes for some rockier times but all things considered, it is a wow experience. Plus, even given the premium gas being mandatory, it only costs me 45 bucks to fill the tank. A comparison with my Accord would not be appropriate, but, bottom line, I am loving it!

[@kimberger9675]

Love the Encore GX! Plan on purchasing one.

[@drdreasue]

I hope you love it as much as I do!

[@drdreasue]

I love my Encore GX! I feel like I am driving a luxury vehicle. I feel spoiled. I replaced a 2009 CR-V and looked at the new CR-V. I hated it. The rear exterior is ugly and it just feels like they are trying too hard to be something more than it is. I loved my 2009- so practical and comfortable. My new GX is practical but classy, too. Yes, it's small, especially in the back seat. But that's not what you buy this car for.

[@brianmerrill2362]

Excellent review. Thanks Nolan

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you!

[@limpunsing224]

Cute small SUV Ace review

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you!

[@AndrewKNI]

Hi Nolan. Great review of the Encore GX. Love the styling, colour, interior and wheels! It's similar to the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka in Europe previously owned by GM, although the new company owners are the Peugeot PSA Group since 2017. Interestingly a 1.2 litre 3 cylinder engine is also used by the PSA Group. I still have doubts about 3 cylinder durability though. Enjoy your day :-)

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you Andrew! I have doubts about it too, sadly. Hopefully it does well. Thank you sir and have a great rest of your week!

[@stephenhendricks103]

I have no experience with 3 cylinder automobiles but years of experience with that particular configuration in Triumph motorcycles. As a result, I'm less skeptical of the design than others may be. An advantage of the triple is the greater torque (and broader torque curve) that stems from larger individual cylinder displacements, especially at lower RPMs compared to a four banger. That seems to be borne out in the specs where maximum torque comes on at 1600 RPM and by the quickness experienced in urban driving.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Same with me so thanks for the reference! Great points too. Thanks for stopping by as always!

[@anieves2716]

I love your straight forward reviews, Nolan. Any plans to review the redesigned Envision? Thanks! I'll keep tuning in.

[@MsCkbt]

Seriously looking at this car now. Blind spot indicator on side mirrors? I want that.

[@bigd90909]

Great review! Can you do a night drive and review the headlights?

[@tigerfan8244]

Sup Nolan! Definitely an improvement over the old Encore. I drove one once for work and felt like I was driving a power wheels. 😂 Interior looks pretty upmarket, but it’s missing some features I’d want for a $33,000 plus vehicle. I’d still go with a loaded Crosstrek and pocket the savings..but you already knew I was going to say that before you even read my response. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I know what you mean lol! I don’t blame you there either, I still can’t wait to get into a Subaru soon, as I’ve been saying for too long now!

[@henryd1981]

A loaded Crosstrek would probably cost almost as much when you tack on options. True story: I had a '21 Encore GX but traded it for a '21 Crosstrek that cost about the same in the $28k range. I did that since I was wowed by the glowing ratings from Consumer Reports. I ended up having buyers remorse, so I was able to trade the Crosstrek and bought a CPO '21 Encore GX with the same equipment as my former one. When I drove away with the Encore GX after trading in the Subaru, I felt so happy with my decision. I do love the way the Buick drives, and the 1.3L engine has plenty of power for the class. That said, the sweet spot is to buy the (middle) Select trim if you don't need all the bells and whistles but still have plenty of features for under $30k.

[@tigerfan8244]

@@henryd1981 Glad you were able to get into something you’re happy with. I have a loaded Crosstrek Limited which retailed for $32,000 when new. That includes leather, sun roof, navigation, H/K prem audio, and Eyesight. The only complaint I have with it is the lack of power (mine is the old 2.0L not the newly available 2.5). The Encores I have driven weren’t too peppy either, although I haven’t driven the GX. In the end, I still prefer the Crosstrek, simply due to the better reliability track record and a higher resale value.

[@gene978]

Hello Nolan, Nice seeing you again. I notice they really couldn’t color key the little Shark Fin? You said you obtained 37MPG hwy? I get that with the Impala on the hwy. That red looks just like the red I have Deep Red.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Hey Gene! It’s definitely a nice red. Glad to hear about the impala MPG and it was nice and surprising to see the efficiency with this one 👍

[@vishwaperera8963]

Great review keep up the great work

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you so much!

[@ELP1125]

Has a more mature body shape compared to the "potato-ish" shape of the earlier models 😂

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Agreed!

[@MoNoK15]

I really like the new design of the Buick lineups. The engine on this model is pitiful. Buick do make reliable vehicles, well in the past they did can't say about now. They do have comfortable rides. I enjoyed your review 😊

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I do too, I think it’s definitely better looking than most would have expected from several years back. My wife’s grandma still has an old 90 something Buick that rolling right along lol. Thank you sir!

[@MoNoK15]

@@PrimeAutotainment- lol, I was driving my parents 93 Centry in high school back in 03-04. It rode like a dream 😂

[@dalesmith292]

If I went from a Malibu to the Encore GX... would I regret this space wise?

[@SelestinoMusiquePro]

14:09 I’m trying to put a baby car seat in my encore gx preferred and I can’t seem to find the base hooks, does the car not come with them ?

[@OliviaSelby1]

Saving up for one. Hopefully I can get on next year I

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

I like it!

[@suewalters6865]

great job. Thank you

[@EleneDoborjginidze]

How to turn on automatic off when stopped at traffic lights for fuel economy on Encore GX 2020?

[@chrisrenee7438]

Seems nice. How are the blind spots?

[@omsuhib349]

How can I download the camera? I don’t have it on my screen. It’s also how can I take out the pop-up screen?

[@stacyholt6529]

Please GM... give us a 2.0t for this deserving vehicle.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

No kidding!

[@gregholman2930]

I'm digging the exterior styling but that's about it, I would put my money on the new Honda CR-V Black Edition!...CHEERS!

[@mileshilmes1384]

Front seats very narrow and uncomfortable.

[@chrisrenee7438]

Can you permanently shut the start/stop feature down?

[@Ravaniscool]

In most vehicles that have this you have to do it every time you restart the engine, so I would say no.

[@jameshatgidek1792]

How to adjust rear mirror

[@lisamccray9079]

Nice just right ✅👌not to big or not to small either but I have the 2021malibu in red 😀

[@enriquetoral3426]

Wow

[@dreamcruzer4743]

Nice review. A little too expensive. If it was under $30k as tested, maybe. especially with a 3 cylinder.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you! I agree 100%!

[@madisondollens6033]

Would the GX fit two car seats?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Yes it definitely can in the outboard seats. The front seats will be have to be up a decent amount though because theirs not a lot of room in the backseat

[@markshelley69]

Where is the antenna? This car has never had a shark fin on any trim, Put it back on and try again!

[@Paul-cx4gm]

Nice.

[@that88foxbody33]

To me it's missing something my suburu legacy has more options to me because the encore is a 30.000 dollar + vehicle to me it should have more options plus my legacy is awd but the back up camera is really good in the encore in the video

[@user-gj8wo8lq9s]

I like it, but if I'm not mistaken, this is made in China, so I'd go with the equinox over this.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

This one was assembled in South Korea with 45% Korean and 26% Mexican parts including engine and transmission

[@jagsfanrick]

@@PrimeAutotainment Is why i would buy a Honda or Toyota.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I hear ya 👍

[@jagsfanrick]

@@PrimeAutotainment so far am very happy with my 2017 lx Honda Civic. Base model suits me fine. Coming from a 2006 ex it is still a lot nicer ride IMO.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

@@jagsfanrick very nice! I’m happy to hear that

[@MikeStoddart]

It needs to be a hybrid with such a small engine.

[@supernova8715]

Hi nolan! Just wanna say hi

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by 😁👍

[@supernova8715]

Prime Autotainment anytime nolan 😊

[@TodayWithDustin]

Great review Nolan but who the hell is gonna buy this? Why does GM keep producing vehicles that nobody wants. For the same money they could get a CRV, RAV4, Equinox, Escape. Bigger engine, same MPG, and more room.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thanks man and those are my thoughts exactly lol

[@bigggbean]

Small people like me with super short legs lol

[@TodayWithDustin]

@@bigggbean the bigger “compact” class you get push that seat allllll the way forward too with adjustable steering wheel LOL. No need to pay more for this smaller vehicle.

[@bigggbean]

@@TodayWithDustin I get what u mean but I am really short. I need a booster seat, I can't even manage the Seltos :(

[@TodayWithDustin]

@@bigggbean I mean you can still do that for the compact class and still get more vehicle for your money unless you just don’t want/need that size.

[@tonysherrard]

Looks very Vauxhall/Opel.

[@assmaafadel2195]

Jla4otaiyok1 to get to the right to the end of the most important thing 3, I