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Buick · model year 2026
2026 Buick Encore GX AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 121 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #121 of 479 - 209 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #209 of 521 - 05 Buick cars
Every model year, newest first #5 of 730 - 172 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #172 of 1,172 - 263 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #263 of 1,362 - 409 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #409 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2026 Buick Encore GX AWD is a gasoline small SUV with all-wheel drive, a 1.3-liter turbo three-cylinder engine, and a nine-speed automatic. Its combined rating is 27 MPG, split between 26 city and 28 highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,500, with tailpipe CO2 of 327 grams per mile.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive in a small SUV body
- 27 MPG combined rating
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- 1.3-liter turbo three-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 26 MPG city rating
- Annual fuel cost listed at $2,500
- 327 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline powertrain requires fuel purchases
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small all-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Mixed city and highway driving Buyers tracking yearly fuel spending
The 2026 Buick Encore GX AWD makes sense for drivers who want a compact SUV format with all-wheel drive and a conventional gasoline engine. Its 27 MPG combined rating is moderate, with only a small spread between city and highway estimates. A listed annual fuel cost of $2,500 gives ownership planning a clear dollar figure. The 1.3-liter turbo three-cylinder and nine-speed automatic keep the specification simple, while 327 grams of CO2 per mile is an important emissions trade-off. Compare its combined MPG with similar SUVs if fuel spending is your main filter.
What it is
The Encore GX AWD is Buick’s 2026 small sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Its defining number is 27 MPG combined. That is the single figure to use when you want one estimate for mixed city and highway driving. You can see it alongside other Buick cars.
The numbers
The city rating is 26 MPG. The highway rating is 28 MPG. Your result will lean toward one of those figures depending on how much stop-and-go or steady-speed driving you do.
The vehicle is classified as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, matching its all-wheel-drive layout.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $2,500. That figure gives a yearly budget reference for gasoline use at the stated ratings.
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 327 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 27 MPG combined figure when placing this Encore GX AWD beside other SUVs. The 26 city and 28 highway ratings show how its estimate changes with driving conditions.
Who it suits
This Buick suits a driver who wants a small SUV with all-wheel drive and a gasoline powertrain. Its combined rating fits buyers who divide driving between city streets and highways.
It also fits someone who wants a clear annual fuel-cost estimate rather than an electric charging figure.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive comes with a 26 MPG city rating and 28 MPG highway rating, for 27 MPG combined. The gasoline setup means budgeting for fuel instead of charge time.
The 1.3-liter turbo three-cylinder and nine-speed automatic define the powertrain. Its listed tailpipe output is 327 grams of CO2 per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Buick Encore GX AWD if a small SUV body and all-wheel drive are central to your next-car decision. Its 27 MPG combined rating gives a straightforward way to estimate mixed-route fuel use, while the $2,500 annual fuel figure sets a practical running-cost marker. The 26 city and 28 highway split matters if your commute favors one environment. Buyers focused on reducing gasoline use should compare that combined number with other SUVs before deciding.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 27 MPG
- City MPG
- 26 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,500
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 327 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.3 L 3-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 9-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Buick Encore GX AWD’s combined MPG?
It is rated at 27 MPG combined.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
The Encore GX AWD is rated at 26 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel does it cost to run each year?
The listed annual fuel cost is $2,500.
Does the Encore GX AWD use gasoline?
Yes. Its fuel type is gasoline.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It uses a 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its listed tailpipe output is 327 grams of CO2 per mile.
What kind of vehicle is the Encore GX AWD?
It is a 2026 Buick small sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive.
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