Compare the Buick Encore GX 2025 Avenir AWD 4dr VS Buick Encore GX 2024 Preferred FWD 4dr

All-wheel drive with Driver Mode Selector

Axle, 3.17 final drive ratio

Brake lining wear indicator

Brake, electronic parking

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

Brakes, front and rear, electric

Capless fuel fill

Driver shift control

Engine air filtration monitor

Engine control, stop/start system

Engine control, stop/start system disable switch, non-latching

Engine, ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo (GM-estimated 155 hp [115 kW] @ 5,600 rpm / 174 lb-ft torque [236 Nm] @ 1,600 rpm FWD/AWD models)

Fuel system, electronic, returnless

GVWR, 4409 lbs. (2000 kg)

Keyless start, push button

Steering, power, variable effort, electric

Suspension, Ride and Handling

Trailering provisions includes 4-wire electrical harness and 4-pin sealed connector

Transmission, 9-speed automatic, 9T4X, Gen 1

Axle, 5.45 final drive ratio

Brake, electronic parking

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

Brakes, front and rear, electric

Capless fuel fill

Driver shift control

Engine air filtration monitor

Engine control, stop/start system

Engine control, stop/start system disable switch, non-latching

Engine, ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo (GM-estimated 155 hp [115 kW] @ 5,600 rpm / 174 lb-ft torque [236 Nm] @ 1,600 rpm FWD/AWD models)

Front-wheel drive

Fuel system, electronic, returnless

GVWR, 4233 lbs. (1920 kg)

Keyless start, push button

Steering, power, variable effort, electric

Suspension, Ride and Handling

Trailering provisions includes 4-wire electrical harness and 4-pin sealed connector

Transmission, Continuously Variable (CVT)

Bumpers, front and rear, Silver-painted insert

Door handles, body-colour with chrome strips

Door pillar trim, blackout

Fascia, front and rear

Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield

Glass, deep-tinted

Grille, Avenir, Black Ice

Headlamp control, automatic on and off

Headlamps, LED

IntelliBeam, auto high beam

Lamp, LED centre high-mounted stop/brake lamp

Liftgate, power, hands free

Luggage rack, side rails, roof-mounted

Mechanical Jack with tools

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-colour, manual-folding

Mouldings, body-colour bodyside

Mouldings, upper side window, chrome roofline and gloss Black beltline

QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of acoustically enhanced windshield and side glass, along with numerous noise cancelling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin

Shutters, front lower grille, active

Shutters, front upper grille, active

Tail lamps, LED, clear lens

Tire, compact spare 16" (40.3 cm), located under cargo floor

Tires, 245/45R19 all-season, blackwall

Wheel, spare, 16" (40.6 cm) steel

Wheels, 19" (48.3 cm) Avenir Premium Pearl Nickel aluminum

Windshield, solar absorbing

Wiper, rear intermittent

Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers

Bumper, rear, moulded colour

Door handles, body-colour with chrome strips

Door pillar trim, blackout

Fascia, front and rear

Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield

Glass, deep-tinted

Grille, high gloss Black

Headlamp control, automatic on and off

Headlamps, LED

IntelliBeam, auto high beam

Lamp, LED centre high-mounted stop/brake lamp

Liftgate, manual

Mechanical Jack with tools

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-colour, manual-folding

Mouldings, bodyside, moulded colour

Mouldings, upper side window, chrome roofline and gloss Black beltline

QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of acoustically enhanced windshield and side glass, along with numerous noise canceling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin

Shutters, front lower grille, active

Shutters, front upper grille, active

Tail lamps, halogen

Tire, compact spare 16" (40.3 cm), located under cargo floor

Tires, 225/55R18 all-season, blackwall

Wheel, spare, 16" (40.6 cm) steel

Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) Bright Silver painted aluminum

Windshield, solar absorbing

Wiper, rear intermittent

Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers

Antenna, roof-mounted

Audio system feature, 7-speaker system, enhanced performance including amplifier

Audio system, 11" diagonal HD colour touchscreen, AM/FM stereo. Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command pass-through to phone, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto capable

Noise control system, active noise cancellation

SiriusXM Trial Subscription (Trial subscription is subject to the SiriusXM Customer Agreement and privacy policy, visit www.siriusxm.ca which includes full terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and availability are subject to change.)

Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.ca or dealer for details.)

Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto

Antenna, roof-mounted

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system, enhanced performance

Audio system, 11" diagonal HD colour touchscreen, AM/FM stereo. Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command pass-through to phone, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto capable

Noise control system, active noise cancellation

SiriusXM enjoy a Platinum Plan trial subscription (Trial subscription is subject to the SiriusXM Customer Agreement and privacy policy, visit www.siriusxm.ca which includes full terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and availability are subject to change.)

Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.ca or dealer for details.)

Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto

AUX heater, electric, heating/defroster

Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger

Air filter, pollutant and fine dust

Armrest, rear centre

Assist handle, front passenger

Assist handles, rear outboard,

Cargo security cover, rear, stowable under rear cargo load floor

Compass display

Console, floor, with armrest

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Defogger, rear-window, electric,

Display, ECO drive assistance

Door locks, power with lockout protection

Door sill plate cover, front

Driver Information Centre 8" diagonal fully digital colour display, reconfigurable

Floor mats, colour-keyed and carpeted front (Deleted when LPO floor mats are ordered.)

Floor mats, colour-keyed and carpeted rear (Deleted when LPO floor mats are ordered.)

Glovebox, single compartment

HVAC duct, rear, underneath front seat

Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down, driver and front passenger

Key system, 2 keys

Keyless Open includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry

Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster

Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy dual reading lamp

Lighting, interior, roof, rear courtesy

Lighting, rear cargo compartment lamp

Map pocket, driver seatback

Memory settings recalls 2 "driver" presets for 8-way power driver seat and outside mirrors

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming

Perforated Leather-appointed seat trim

Power outlet, 120-volt, located on the rear of centre console

Remote panic alarm

Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry

Seat adjuster, 2-way power driver lumbar control

Seat adjuster, driver 8-way power

Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way power lumbar

Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way power with 2-way manual recline

Seat, rear 40/60 split-bench, folding (60 percent on passenger side)

Seatback, front passenger flat-folding

Seats, front bucket

Seats, heated driver and front passenger

Sensor, cabin humidity

Shift knob, satin silver and chrome

Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable

Steering wheel controls mounted audio, cruise control, Driver Information Centre, Forward Collision Alert gap adjust and phone interface controls

Steering wheel, heated

Steering wheel, wrapped

Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry

USB charging ports, 2 (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C), charging only located on the rear of the centre console

USB ports, 2 (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C) located in the front of the centre console

Universal Home Remote

Vehicle health management, provides advanced warning of vehicle issues

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered, sliding

Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down

Window, power with front passenger Express-Down

Windows, power, rear with Express-Down

AUX heater, electric, heating/defroster

Air conditioning, single-zone electronic

Air filter, pollutant

Armrest, rear centre (Included and only available with (Y55) Comfort Package.)

Assist handle, front passenger

Assist handles, rear outboard,

Buick Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.ca or dealer for details.)

Cargo security cover, rear, stowable under rear cargo load floor

Cloth with Leatherette seat trim

Compass display

Console, floor, with armrest

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Defogger, rear-window, electric,

Display, ECO drive assistance

Door locks, power with lockout protection

Driver Information Centre 8" diagonal fully digital colour display, reconfigurable

Floor mats, colour-keyed and carpeted front (Deleted when LPO floor mats are ordered.)

Floor mats, colour-keyed and carpeted rear (Deleted when LPO floor mats are ordered.)

Glovebox, single compartment

HVAC duct, rear, underneath front seat

Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down, driver and front passenger

Key system, 2 keys

Keyless Open includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry

Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster

Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy dual reading lamp

Lighting, interior, roof, rear courtesy

Lighting, rear cargo compartment lamp

Map pocket, driver seatback

Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night with tilt

Remote panic alarm

Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry (Included and only available with (Y55) Comfort Package.)

Seat adjuster, 2-way power driver lumbar control

Seat adjuster, driver 8-way power (Included and only available with (Y55) Comfort Package.)

Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way manual

Seat, rear 40/60 split-bench, folding (60 percent on passenger side)

Seatback, front passenger flat-folding (Included and only available with (Y55) Comfort Package.)

Seats, front bucket

Seats, heated driver and front passenger (Included and only available with (Y55) Comfort Package.)

Shift knob, satin silver and chrome

Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable

Steering wheel controls mounted audio, cruise control, Driver Information Centre, Forward Collision Alert gap adjust and phone interface controls

Steering wheel, heated (Included and only available with (Y55) Comfort Package.)

Steering wheel, wrapped

Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry

USB charging ports, 2 (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C), charging only located on the rear of the centre console

USB ports, 2 (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C) located in the front of the centre console

Vehicle health management, provides advanced warning of vehicle issues

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered, sliding

Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down

Window, power with front passenger Express-Down

Windows, power, rear with Express-Down

Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector

Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, seat-mounted side-impact and head-curtain for front and rear seating positions

Automatic Emergency Braking

Buckle to Drive prevents vehicle from being shifted out of Park until driver seat belt is fastened, programmable

Daytime Running Lamps, Signature LED

Door locks, rear child security

Following Distance Indicator

Forward Collision Alert

Front Pedestrian Braking

HD Rear Vision Camera

Horn, dual note tone

Knee bolster, driver and front passenger

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) for child restraint seats, second row, 2 lower anchors for outboard seating positions only, 3 top tether anchors for all 3 seating positions

Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert

Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

OnStar Basics (OnStar Fleet Basics for Fleet) Drive more confidently with up to 8 years of core OnStar services including mobile app commands, connectivity for select apps that provide in-vehicle voice assistance and navigation with real-time traffic, and Automatic Crash Response. (Requires (UE1) OnStar. OnStar Basics includes access to remote commands through your vehicle's mobile app (compatible smartphone required); Automatic Crash Response (not all vehicles may transmit all crash data; OnStar links to emergency services); and wireless connectivity for select apps that provide in-vehicle voice assistance and navigation with real-time traffic (Voice & Maps apps are subject to change at any time and may be provided by third parties). Term begins from date of vehicle delivery. Paid subscription required after expiry. Services are dependent on compatible wireless networks provided by third-party wireless service providers, working vehicle electrical systems, GPS signal and other factors outside GM control. Changes in technology and wireless networks may limit or prevent the operation of certain services. For customers who also separately receive or purchase a Premium Plan or Vehicle Data Plan to use Wi-Fi Hotspot and In-Vehicle Apps, the data provided as part of that plan will also be used by any Voice & Maps apps which already had data connectivity under this Basics plan; if any applicable data caps are reached, Voice & Maps apps will continue to function for the duration of this Basics plan but additional vehicle data plan(s) must be purchased to use Wi-Fi Hotspot and In-Vehicle Apps. Services, connectivity, and capabilities have additional terms and limitations and are subject to change, and will vary by model, vehicle configuration, conditions, and geographical and technical restrictions. Non-refundable and no cash value. See onstar.ca for details.)

OnStar Services capable (See onstar.ca for details and limitations. Services vary by model. Service plan required.)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Seat Reminder

Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable

Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable

Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions with pretensioners

StabiliTrak, stability control system

Teen Driver a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to help encourage safe driving behaviour. It can limit certain available vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver

Tire Fill Alert (Does not monitor spare tire.)

Tire Pressure Display by tire (Does not monitor spare tire.)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn (Does not monitor spare tire.)

3 Years of OnStar Remote Access. The OnStar Remote Access Plan gives you simplified remote control of your properly equipped vehicle and unlocks a variety of great features in your myBuick mobile app. See dealer for details. (Does not include emergency or security services. 3 years begins from the date of vehicle delivery. Requires a working vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless reception and device data connection. See onstar.ca for details and limitations. Features and functionality vary by vehicle. Available on select Apple and Android devices. Device data connection required. Non-refundable and no cash value.)

Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector

Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, seat-mounted side-impact and head-curtain for front and rear seating positions

Automatic Emergency Braking

Brake lining wear indicator

Buckle to Drive prevents vehicle from being shifted out of Park until driver seat belt is fastened, programmable

Daytime Running Lamps, Signature LED

Door locks, rear child security

Following Distance Indicator

Forward Collision Alert

Front Pedestrian Braking

HD Rear Vision Camera

Horn, dual note tone

Knee bolster, driver and front passenger

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) for child restraint seats, second row, 2 lower anchors for outboard seating positions only, 3 top tether anchors for all 3 seating positions

Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert

Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

OnStar and Buick connected services capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.ca or dealer for details.)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Seat Reminder

Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable

Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable

Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions with pretensioners

StabiliTrak, stability control system

Teen Driver a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to help encourage safe driving behaviour. It can limit certain available vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver

Tire Fill Alert (Does not monitor spare tire.)

Tire Pressure Display by tire (Does not monitor spare tire.)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, manual learn (Does not monitor spare tire.)