Elevate your driving experience with the captivating 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence. This dynamic crossover SUV combines sophisticated style, advanced technology, and impressive performance to deliver an unparalleled driving experience.
Tailored to your needs, this Encore GX Essence comes equipped with a host of premium features, including:
- Ebony Twilight Metallic exterior
- Experience Buick Package with power moonroof and 18" wheels
- Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package
Step inside and discover the refined cabin, outfitted with:
- Leather-appointed seating
- Heated front seats
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Bose premium audio system
Powered by a responsive 1.3L Turbo engine and paired with an efficient 9-speed automatic transmission, the Encore GX Essence delivers an exhilarating yet fuel-efficient drive. With available all-wheel drive, you'll enjoy confident handling in any conditions.
Safety is also a top priority, with advanced features like:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Elevate your commute and weekend adventures in the refined and capable 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence. Experience the perfect balance of style, technology, and performance. Visit our showroom today to take this exceptional crossover for a test drive.
Certified Pre-Owned 2023 BuickEncore GX Essence SUV
- Exterior Color
- Ebony Twilight
- Interior Color
- Ebony
- Odometer
- 21,942 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 26/29 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- I-3 cyl
- VIN
- KL4MMGSL5PB117488
- Stock Number
- 26B154A
Buick
Encore GX
Highlighted Features
- Lane departure
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Split folding rear seat
- Memory seat
- Heated front seats
Included Packages & Accessories
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Engine: ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo
- Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic
- All-Weather Floor Liners
- Preferred Equipment Group 1SL
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Front Bucket Seats
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- 2-Way Power Driver Lumbar Control
- 8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- 2-Way Front Passenger Power Lumbar
- Power Tilt-Sliding Moonroof
- Experience Buick Package
- Wheels: 18" Aluminum w/Chrome Inserts
- Hands Free Power Liftgate
- Radio: 8" Diagonal Buick Infotainment System
- Enhanced Performance 6-Speaker System
- 2 USB Ports w/Auxiliary Input Jack
- SiriusXM Radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package
Included Packages & Options
- Experience Buick Package$1,500
- Power Tilt-Sliding Moonroof
- Wheels: 18" Aluminum w/Chrome Inserts
- Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package$595
- Hands Free Power Liftgate
Included Options
- Front License Plate Bracket$40
- All-Weather Floor Liners$210
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Buick connected services capable
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Moonroof sunshade: power
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/55HR18.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 225/55HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: leather
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-3
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.3L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 26mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 27mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 29mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 13.2gal.
- Horsepower: 155hp @ 5,600RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto
- Number of valves: 12
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
- Transmission: 9 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (min): 191mm (7.5")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Spoiler
- Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,485kg (3,274lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 79.0mm x 91.2mm (3.11" x 3.59")
- Engine displacement: 1.3 L
- Engine horsepower: 155hp @ 5,600RPM
- Engine torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,814mm (71.4")
- Exterior height: 1,628mm (64.1")
- Exterior length: 4,354mm (171.4")
- Front headroom: 1,008mm (39.7")
- Front hiproom: 1,318mm (51.9")
- Front legroom: 1,039mm (40.9")
- Front shoulder room: 1,407mm (55.4")
- GVWR: 2,000kg (4,409lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 1,422 L (50 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 665 L (23 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 968mm (38.1")
- Rear hiproom: 1,207mm (47.5")
- Rear legroom: 914mm (36.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,361mm (53.6")
- Wheelbase: 2,596mm (102.2")
- Appearance: analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Traction control
Standard Features
- Power Tilt-Sliding Moonroof
- Wheels: 18" Aluminum w/Chrome Inserts
- Hands Free Power Liftgate
- Enhanced Performance 6-Speaker System
- 2 USB Ports w/Auxiliary Input Jack
- SiriusXM Radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- 2-Way Power Driver Lumbar Control
- 8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- 2-Way Front Passenger Power Lumbar
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall4.2Out of 5
- 4.0
Mostly happy
By L w c | on 6/25/2026 3:26:49 PM
Buick encore gx avenir 2026 I like the car nice looking car drives good a little crowded in the seats hard to get to the seat belts happy with the fuel milage I don't like the extra thumping road noise that is my thing I don't like maybe it can be dealt with… - 4.0
Thumping noise
By Lonnie | on 6/23/2026 1:00:50 AM
There is a thumping under the car when driving over a small raised place on the road had this since I bought the car home had it at the dealership for this problem several times they say no problem when they drive the car they don't hear anything out of the order very anointing to me and I am ashamed for someone to ride in a new car with that noise got to be fixed… - 5.0
Amazing Vehicle
By warren | on 3/15/2026 11:18:55 PM
Spent 45 years in the auto service and parts buisness at dealerships. Drove everything. Bought my 2023 St 2 plus years ago, have 41000kms, runs like a dream. Took a trip from Northern Alberta to Charlottetown pei in September, got as high as 5.9 l per 100 kms, in Ontario 90km zone for 3 hrs. Most amazing small vehicle I have ever driven…
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