2021 Buick Encore GX Essence AWD Features And Specs

Encore GX Essence AWD Package Includes

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

• Drivetrain

  All Wheel Drive

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  L3T

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Turbocharged

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  1.3/-TBD-

• Fuel System

  Direct Injection

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  155 @ 5600

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  174 @ 1600

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  NA

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  M3F

• Transmission Description

  Automatic

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  9

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  4.69

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  3.31

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  3.01

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  2.45

• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.92

• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.45

• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.00

• Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

  0.75

• Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

  0.62

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  2.96

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  3.17

• Transfer Case Gear Ratio, high (:1)

  NA

• Transfer Case Gear Ratio, low (:1)

  NA

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Fuel Economy And Range

• EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

  NA

• CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)

  6.4

• Range, city/highway (miles)

  343.20 / 382.80

• EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)

  28 / 26 / 29

• EPA Fuel Economy Equivalent (for hybrid and electric vehicles), combined/city/highway (MPGe)

  N/A / N/A / N/A

• Fuel Rank

• Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size

  13.2

• Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)

  NA

• Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (inches)

  102.2

• Length (inches)

  171.4

• Width, without mirrors (inches)

  71.4

• Height (inches)

  64.1

• Front Track Width (inches)

  61.1

• Rear Track Width (inches)

  61.9

• Minimum Ground Clearance (inches)

  7.5

• Rear Door Opening Height (inches)

  NA

• Rear Door Opening Width (inches)

  NA

• Liftover Height (inches)

  NA

• Interior Dimensions

• Passenger / Seating Capacity

  5

• Total Passenger Volume (cubic feet)

  NA

• Front Head Room (inches)

  39.7

• Front Leg Room (inches)

  40.9

• Front Shoulder Room (inches)

  55.4

• Front Hip Room (inches)

  51.9

• Second Row Head Room (inches)

  38.1

• Second Row Leg Room (inches)

  36.0

• Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)

  53.6

• Second Row Hip Room (inches)

  47.5

• Cargo Area Dimensions

• Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches)

  NA

• Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Second Row (inches)

  NA

• Cargo Space/Area Length Behind Third Row (inches)

  NA

• Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches)

  NA

• Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches)

  NA

• Cargo Bed Height (inches)

  NA

• Cargo Space/Area Behind Front Row (cubic feet)

  50.2

• Cargo Space/Area Behind Second Row (cubic feet)

  23.5

• Cargo Space/Area Behind Third Row (cubic feet)

  NA

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Electric Rack & Pinion

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Turns, lock to lock

  NA

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  36.8

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  NA

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  MacPherson Strut

• Rear Suspension Type

  Compound Crank

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Pwr

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  16 x -TBD-

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  15 x -TBD-

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA

• Wheels And Tires

• Front Wheel Size (inches)

  18 x 7.5

• Front Wheel Material

  Aluminum

• Front Tire Size

  225/55R18

• Rear Wheel Size (inches)

  18 x 7.5

• Rear Wheel Material

  Aluminum

• Rear Tire Size

  225/55R18

• Spare Wheel Size (inches)

  16 x -TBD-

• Spare Wheel Material

  Steel

• Spare Tire Size

  Compact

• Towing

• Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (pounds)

  NA

• Total Option Weight (pounds)

  0.00

• Maximum Payload Capacity (pounds)

  NA

• Curb Weight

  NA

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  NA

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  130

• Package

• Mechanical

• 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)

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

• GVWR, 4409 lbs. (2000 kg)

• Keyless start, push button

• Engine control, stop/start system

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

• Engine air filtration monitor

• Axle, 3.17 final drive ratio

• All-wheel drive with Driver Mode Selector

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

• Suspension, Ride and Handling

• Steering, power, variable effort, electric

• Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

• Brakes, front and rear, electric

• Brake, electronic parking

• Capless Fuel Fill

• Exterior

• Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) machined aluminum with High Gloss Dark Android pockets

• Tires, 225/55R18 all-season, blackwall

• Wheel, spare, 16" (40.6 cm) steel

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

• Luggage rack, side rails, roof-mounted

• Bumper, front with chrome accents (Replaced with (VHU) front sport bumper when (GFC) Sport Touring Package is ordered.)

• Bumper, rear with chrome accents (Replaced with (VPS) rear sport bumper when (GFC) Sport Touring Package is ordered.)

• Moldings, bodyside, Black Carbon Metallic (Not available with (GFC) Sport Touring Package. Replaced with (BRP) Dark Anderson Silver Metallic bodyside moldings when (GP5) White Frost Tricoat exterior color is ordered.)

• Moldings, upper side window, chrome roofline and gloss Black beltline

• Fascia, front and rear (Not available with (GFC) Sport Touring Package.)

• Shutters, front lower grille, active front

• Headlamps, LED

• Headlamp control, automatic on and off

• Headlamp control, IntelliBeam auto high beam

• Fog lamps, front, LED

• Lamp, LED center high-mounted stop/brake lamp

• Tail lamps, LED

• Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding

• Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield

• Glass, deep-tinted

• Windshield, solar absorbing

• Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers (Replaced by (CE1) Rainsense wipers when (CWM) Convenience Package is ordered.)

• Wiper, rear intermittent

• 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

• Liftgate, manual

• Door handles, body-color with chrome strips

• Door pillar trim, blackout

• Mechanical jack with tools

• Entertainment

• Audio system, 8" diagonal Buick Infotainment System includes multi-touch display, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones and Wireless Apple Carplay/Wireless Android Auto for compatible phones

• Audio system feature, 6-speaker system, enhanced performance with amplifier

• SiriusXM Radio enjoy an All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the SiriusXM app, online and at home on compatible connected devices is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (IMPORTANT

  The SiriusXM radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. See the SiriusXM Customer Agreement at www.siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and availability are subject to change.)

• Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto

• 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)

• Antenna, roof-mounted

• Noise control system, active noise cancellation

• Interior

• Seats, front bucket

• Leather-appointed seat trim

• Seat adjuster, driver 8-way power

• Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way power with 2-way manual recline

• Seat adjuster, 2-way power driver lumbar control

• Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way power lumbar

• Seats, heated driver and front passenger

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

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

• Seatback, front passenger flat-folding

• Knee bolster, driver and front passenger

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

• Console, floor, with armrest

• Armrest, rear center

• Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted front

• Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted rear

• Door sill plate cover, front

• Steering wheel, heated

• Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable

• Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 3-spoke, color-keyed with theft-deterrent locking feature

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

• Driver Information Center enhanced, 4.2" multi-color display, includes tachometer, speedometer, trip odometer, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil life monitor, battery and compass

• Speedometer, miles/kilometers, miles odometer

• Compass display

• Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down

• Window, power with front passenger Express-Down

• Windows, power, rear with Express-Down

• Door locks, power with lockout protection

• Key system, 2 keys

• Keyless Open, includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry

• Universal Home Remote

• Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

• Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry

• Remote panic alarm

• Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry

• USB ports, 2 (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C) with auxiliary input jack (Included with (IOR) 8" diagonal Buick Infotainment System. Not available with (MCR) Memory card receptacle.)

• USB charging ports, 2 (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C), charging only

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

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

• HVAC duct, underneath rear right-passenger seat

• Defogger, rear-window, electric

• AUX heater, electric, heating/defroster

• In-Vehicle Air Ionizer

• Sensor, cabin humidity

• Glovebox, dual

• Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming (Replaced with (DRZ) Rear Camera Mirror when (CWM) Convenience Package is ordered.)

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

• Assist handle with coat hook, front passenger

• Assist handles, rear outboard

• Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster

• Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy dual reading lamp

• Lighting, interior, roof, rear courtesy

• Lighting, rear cargo compartment lamp

• Shift knob, satin silver and chrome

• Map pocket, driver seatback

• Map pocket, front passenger seatback, lateral mesh

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

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

• Safety

• StabiliTrak, stability control system

• Automatic Emergency Braking

• Front Pedestrian Braking

• Brake lining wear indicator

• Daytime Running Lamps, Signature LED

• Airbags, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, seat-mounted side-impact and head-curtain for front and rear seating positions (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

• Airbag, Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

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

• Rear Vision Camera (Replaced with (UV2) HD Surround Vision (WPA) Advanced Technology Package is ordered.)

• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert

• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

• Rear Cross Traffic Alert

• Forward Collision Alert

• Following Distance Indicator

• 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

• 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

• Door locks, rear child security

• Teen Driver a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to help encourage safe driving behavior. 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 Monitoring System, manual learn (Does not monitor spare tire.)

• Horn, dual note tone

• Warranty

• <<< Preliminary 2021 Warranty >>> Warranty Note / 3 Basic Years

• 36,000 Basic Miles / 5 Drivetrain Years

• 60,000 Drivetrain Miles / 5 Roadside Assistance Years

• 6 Corrosion Years / 60,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

• 3 Corrosion Years / 36,000 Corrosion Miles

• 1 Year/1 Visit Maintenance Note / 100,000 Corrosion Miles

• Crash Test Result

• Overall Rating

  5/5

• Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

  5/5

• Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

  5/5

• Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

  4/5

• Overall Side Crash Rating

  5/5

• Side Barrier Rating

  5/5

• Side Barrier Rating Driver

  5/5

• Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

  5/5

• Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

  5/5

• Combined Side Rating Front Seat

  5/5

• Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

  5/5

• Rollover Rating

  4/5