2022 Buick Encore GX Preferred AWD Features And Specs
Year
Style, Configuration, Engine Options
Trim
Encore GX Preferred 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)
6.6
Range, city/highway (miles)
343.20 / 382.80
EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)
27 / 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)
NA
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)
94.3
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
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)
NA
Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
NA
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)
3256
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)
NA
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
Fuel system, electronic, returnless
Engine control, stop/start system
Engine control, stop/start system disable switch, non-latching
Engine air filtration monitor
Coolant protection, engine
Driver shift control
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) Bright Silver painted aluminum
Tires, 225/55R18 all-season, blackwall
Wheel, spare, 16" (40.6 cm) steel
Tire, compact spare 16" (40.3 cm), located under cargo floor
Bumper, front with Anderson Silver accents (Replaced with (VHU) front sport bumper when (GFC) Sport Touring Package is ordered.)
Bumper, rear with Anderson Silver accents (Replaced with (VPS) rear sport bumper when (GFC) Sport Touring Package is ordered.)
Moldings, bodyside, molded color (Not available with (GFC) Sport Touring Package.)
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, halogen
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, halogen
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
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 a Platinum Plan 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
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
Cloth with Leatherette seat trim
Seat adjuster, driver 6-way manual (Replaced with (A2X) Driver 8-way power seat adjuster when (Y55) Cold Weather Comfort Package is ordered.)
Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way manual
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
Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted front (Deleted when the following LPOs are ordered
PDA, PDH, RIA, VAV, VYW.)
Floor mats, color-keyed and carpeted rear (Deleted when the following LPOs are ordered
PDA, PDH, RIA, VAV, VYW.)
Door sill plate cover, front
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" diagonal multi-color display, includes tachometer, speedometer, trip odometer, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil life monitor, battery and compass
Speedometer, miles/kilometers, miles odometer
Display, ECO drive assistance
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
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
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
Air conditioning, single-zone electronic
HVAC duct, underneath rear right-passenger seat
Defogger, rear-window, electric
AUX heater, electric, heating/defroster
Glovebox, dual
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night with tilt
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
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
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 2022 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