Is the regular Encore too small for you? Try stepping up to the 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin, which is both more modern and slightly larger. While snatching the crown from the original Encore, the Encore GX became the brand’s best-seller in the first year it was issued. The 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin comes with your choice of either a 1.3-liter or 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine. Depending on the trim level you opt for and how the 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin is equipped, this sub-compact SUV competes with the Hyundai Kona, BMW X1, and Mazda CX-30. Its handling is stable, and the cabin space is well-equipped and roomy. It is available in three trims; Preferred, Select, and Essence. Read on to learn more about the 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin.

2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin – What’s New?

For this year, the 2022 Buick Encore GX comes standard with a turbocharged 1.3-liter 3-cylinder engine. A quartet of new colors joins the 2022 Buick Encore GX’s palette: Sunset Glow Metallic, Rosewood Metallic, Sapphire Metallic, and Cinnabar Metallic.

How Much Does the New 2022 Buick Encore GX Cost in Austin, Texas?

The 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin starts at an MSRP of $25,595. However, the middle-tier Select trim and the top-tier Essence trim cost $26,945 and $30,120, respectively. The price of the 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin might also vary depending on the trim and number of features you opt for. No matter the trim, our Finance Center can help get you financed quickly.

Driver Assistance and Safety of the New 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2022 Buick Encore GX an overall safety rating of five out of five stars, four stars in the rollover test, and five stars in the side and frontal crash tests. The list of 2022 Buick Encore GX’s features include automatic climate control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, following distance indicator, Teen Driver, automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, head-up display, rear parking sensors, surround-view parking camera system, rain-sensing windshield wipers, parallel park assist and rear camera mirror.

Engine, Performance and Transmission

The 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin comes with two engine options; a 1.3-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that produces 155-horsepower and a 1.2-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder that develops 137-horsepower. Both the engines can be paired with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). However, with the slightly larger engine, you have the choice of incorporating a 9-speed automatic transmission system. The 2022 Buick Encore GX, when paired with the 1.3-liter 3-cylinder engine, 9-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, reached from zero to 60 mph in just 9.3 seconds. Overall, the 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin feels peppier and more comfortable to drive.

Fuel Economy

The 2022 Buick Encore GX, paired with the base engine, gives an EPA estimate of 31 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city. Conversely, trims with a more potent powertrain give a fuel average of 32 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city. The 2022 Buick Encore GX, paired with all-wheel-drive and the optional engine, gives an estimate of 29 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg in the city. Moreover, on our 200-mile highway test route, the 2022 Buick Encore GX managed 30 mpg.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The 2022 Buick Encore GX supports an easy-to-use and intuitive 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system including features such as Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, a 6-speaker stereo, satellite radio, Bluetooth, navigation, HD Radio, automatic climate control, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, moon roof and a hands-free power liftgate.

Interior, Cargo and Comfort

The 2022 Buick Encore GX’s ever-famous high-quality cabin space features heated seats and leather upholstery. While the cargo space behind the rear seats is more than the Encore, the 2022 Buick Encore GX’s front-passenger seats can also be folded to load longer items. We were able to fit 16 carry-on suitcases with all seats folded and 5 suitcases with the seats upright.

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

The 2022 Buick Encore GX offers more warranty coverage than its mainstream competitors, such as the Mazda CX-3, Audi Q3, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-class. Buick’s subcompact SUV comes with a Limited Warranty of 50,000 miles or 4 years, a Powertrain Warranty of 70,000 miles or 6 years, and scheduled complimentary maintenance for the first visit.

Check Out this Luxurious SUV … Schedule a Test Drive Today

The 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin is a larger and more luxurious version of the extra-small SUV class. Its spacious interior is the 2022 Buick Encore GX’s main attribute. It has an above-average cargo capacity and adult-friendly seating in both rows. Even though the base engine is refined, you can opt for the optional engine for more power. The 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin comes with a wealth of driver assistance and tech features, as well as a more upscale interior than any of its rivals. Don’t just take our word for it; take the 2022 Buick Encore GX in Austin on a test drive today!