I bought a 2025 encore gx sport touring 3 wks ago and happy with it. It handles nicely. Lots of bells and whistles. Gas mileage could be better but I guess ya can't have it all. Sport touring seats are MUCH more comfy than the Preferred, worth the extra money for comfort.
Oh one more comment, a lady I know who just sold her 2017 Buick Encore to her Son In Law and bought a 2025 Encore Preffered told me the new car has a lot I’d zip. Maybe after driving the 2017 Encore for 7 years almost anything feels zippy but she says this one really goes. By the way, she has never had any issues with her old Encore and neither have we in our 2019 Encore.
On the trunk cover removal you should also be able to slide that panel vertically behind the rear seats. At least on the 2029 Encore Preferred that was the case so I’m pretty sure it would be the same on this one. As for the CVT is it an ECVT.? CVTs have been improved in many cases but the most reliable CVT type transmission is an ECVT ( no belts or chains, it’s basically an electric motor or two ) The Toyota ECVT for instance is pretty much bulletproof and can easily go 300,000-900,000 miles .
It's an attractive vehicle. I am surprised to hear that it is available with AWD, as the Chevrolet Trax version (to my knowledge) is NOT available with AWD at this time. What I do not like about these models, are the engines. 3 cylinders don't peak my interest, but the worst about these are the wet timing belts. Rubber belts inside the engine, bathed in oil. They do not last. My Ford EcoSport's 2.0 duratec engine may not have quite the power, or as many gears in the transmission, but at least it has a better timing chain. Rubber timing belts are just fine...if they're on the OUTSIDE of an engine.
These are actually a BARGAIN !!! You can buy this…… BRAND NEW 2025 Buick Encore GX ST with AWD instead of standard FWD with the bigger 1.3T engine as well as the better real 9-speed automatic transmission instead of the standard CRAP CVT Including the following packages TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE •ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL • HD SURROUND VISION • WIRELESS CHARGING • REAR PARK ASSIST as well as the COMFORT PACKAGE • DRIVER 8-WAY POWER SEAT WITH 2-WAY POWER LUMBAR CONTROL • HEATED STEERING WHEEL • DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEATS • SEATBACK, FRONT PASSENGER FLAT FOLDING • ARMREST, REAR CENTER Buy this specked out as I mentioned above and you will have yourself an amazing bargain of a vehicle for daily commuting ! MSRP for above spec is $32,125 but you can buy it at $6,500 OFF MSRP if you negotiate for only $25,625 or $27,075 OUT THE DOOR including registration, DOC fee and tax in SC if you pay in full no financing.
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I’m 6’3 and can confirm that I fit very comfortably in the encore gx.
I’m shopping for one right now and I talked to my parents. They had one as a loaner and my 6 foot four Dad fit into it.
Very nice work with just a touch of humor. Thank you.
I bought a 2025 encore gx sport touring 3 wks ago and happy with it. It handles nicely. Lots of bells and whistles. Gas mileage could be better but I guess ya can't have it all. Sport touring seats are MUCH more comfy than the Preferred, worth the extra money for comfort.
Oh one more comment, a lady I know who just sold her 2017 Buick Encore to her Son In Law and bought a 2025 Encore Preffered told me the new car has a lot I’d zip. Maybe after driving the 2017 Encore for 7 years almost anything feels zippy but she says this one really goes. By the way, she has never had any issues with her old Encore and neither have we in our 2019 Encore.
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada thanks for sharing this video
Greetings! You're welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch.
Thank you for the video! Husband and I are thinking about going to look at one of these in the next week.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent review 👍👍👍 I would buy a Preferred trim level with the 1.2 engine in FWD. No options.
Definitely is underated.
On the trunk cover removal you should also be able to slide that panel vertically behind the rear seats. At least on the 2029 Encore Preferred that was the case so I’m pretty sure it would be the same on this one. As for the CVT is it an ECVT.? CVTs have been improved in many cases but the most reliable CVT type transmission is an ECVT ( no belts or chains, it’s basically an electric motor or two ) The Toyota ECVT for instance is pretty much bulletproof and can easily go 300,000-900,000 miles .
It's an attractive vehicle. I am surprised to hear that it is available with AWD, as the Chevrolet Trax version (to my knowledge) is NOT available with AWD at this time. What I do not like about these models, are the engines. 3 cylinders don't peak my interest, but the worst about these are the wet timing belts. Rubber belts inside the engine, bathed in oil. They do not last.
My Ford EcoSport's 2.0 duratec engine may not have quite the power, or as many gears in the transmission, but at least it has a better timing chain. Rubber timing belts are just fine...if they're on the OUTSIDE of an engine.
Are the seats heated
The front seats are. I test drove the 2025 Encore GX but ended up getting the Envista instead
These are actually a BARGAIN !!!
You can buy this……
BRAND NEW 2025 Buick Encore GX ST with AWD instead of standard FWD
with the bigger 1.3T engine as well as the better real 9-speed automatic transmission instead of the standard CRAP CVT
Including the following packages
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE
•ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
• HD SURROUND VISION
• WIRELESS CHARGING
• REAR PARK ASSIST as well as the
COMFORT PACKAGE
• DRIVER 8-WAY POWER SEAT WITH 2-WAY POWER LUMBAR CONTROL
• HEATED STEERING WHEEL
• DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEATS
• SEATBACK, FRONT PASSENGER FLAT FOLDING
• ARMREST, REAR CENTER
Buy this specked out as I mentioned above and you will have yourself an amazing bargain of a vehicle for daily commuting !
MSRP for above spec is $32,125 but you can buy it at $6,500 OFF MSRP if you negotiate for only $25,625 or $27,075 OUT THE DOOR including registration, DOC fee and tax in SC if you pay in full no financing.
What is with that ridiculous pinstripe?