Buick quietly dropped the 1.2-litre three-cylinder from the Encore GX in early 2026, leaving just the 1.3.
Lead trim: 1.2 LIH turbo I3 FWD · up to 155 hp
Buick Encore GX 9BUB9BUB · 2020–present
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FactBuick quietly dropped the 1.2-litre three-cylinder from the Encore GX in early 2026, leaving just the 1.3.
The Buick Encore GX (codename 9BUB) is a subcompact crossover built by GM Korea, revealed at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show and on sale in North America from early 2020 as a 2020 model. It shares the VSS-F platform with the Chevrolet Trailblazer and sits between the Encore and the Envision. Front-drive models use a CVT, with a turbocharged 1.2- or 1.3-litre three-cylinder; all-wheel-drive models have the 1.3 with a nine-speed automatic. It was facelifted for 2024 with Preferred, ST and Avenir trims, and in early 2026 Buick dropped the 1.2-litre engine.
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Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 LIH turbo I3 FWD | 2020–2026 | 1.2 L Inline-3 | 137 hp | 162 lb-ft | — | FWD | CVT | — |
| 1.3 L3T turbo I3 AWD | 2020–present | 1.3 L Inline-3 | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | — | AWD | automatic | — |
| 1.3 L3T turbo I3 FWD | 2020–present | 1.3 L Inline-3 | 155 hp | 174 lb-ft | — | FWD | CVT | — |
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