2026 Buick Encore GX Trim Guide

Three trims make up the 2026 Buick Encore GX lineup, and each one asks you to weigh a different mix of value, sport, and luxury. McGuire Buick GMC has broken down the Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir trims so you don't have to guess where your money goes. This guide walks you through exactly what changes as you move from one trim to the next.

Buick Encore GX Preferred

The Buick Encore GX Preferred pairs cloth/leatherette seating with 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels as the foundation of the lineup. This trim is powered by two available engines:

• A 1.2-liter ECOTEC® Turbo engine producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, standard on the FWD Preferred trim.
• A 1.3-liter ECOTEC® Turbo engine producing 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque, standard on the AWD Preferred trim and the rest of the lineup.

You also get the ultrawide 11-inch Buick infotainment display, the 8-inch Driver Information Center, and the full suite of Buick Driver Confidence safety features, all backed by QuietTuning that keeps road and wind noise out of the cabin.

Buick Encore GX Sport Touring

Eighteen-inch Gloss Black wheels, along with gloss-black grille and front-fascia accents, give the new Buick SUV its sportier stance in the Sport Touring trim over the Preferred below it. Inside, a flat-bottom steering wheel pairs with leatherette seating featuring ST-logo front head restraints, while the 11-inch display and 8-inch Driver Information Center carry over unchanged.

Buick Encore GX Avenir

At the top of the lineup, the Buick Encore GX Avenir swaps in perforated leather-appointed front seats with Avenir-logo embroidery, a heated steering wheel, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Nineteen-inch Pearl Nickel-finish aluminum wheels and Avenir-specific exterior details complete the upscale look. Like the Sport Touring trim, the Avenir pairs the 1.3-liter Turbo engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission, so the extra comfort content doesn't come with a different powertrain to learn.

Compare 2026 Buick Encore GX Trims in Little Falls, NJ

The Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir trims each strike a different balance of value, sport, and luxury, but all three share the same QuietTuning-backed 2026 Buick Encore GX foundation. Ask about Buick financing options built around the trim and monthly payment that work for you. Visit our Buick dealership in Little Falls, NJ, to take a test drive and compare trims side by side.