2026 Buick Encore GX FWD FFV

The CarCody take

The 2026 Buick Encore GX FWD FFV is a small 2WD SUV with a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder, variable-ratio automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. Its EPA combined rating is 30 MPG, with 30 city and 31 highway. EPA estimates annual fuel spending at $2,250, while tailpipe emissions measure 297 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small front-wheel-drive SUV Mixed city and highway driving Shoppers seeking an FFV vehicle

What it is

The 2026 Buick Encore GX FWD FFV is a small sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive. It uses a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.

Its defining EPA figure is 30 combined MPG. The vehicle is listed as an FFV and uses gasoline. See more Buick cars.

The numbers

EPA rates the Encore GX at 30 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. The one-mile-per-gallon difference means its official fuel economy changes little between those two test settings.

The EPA class is Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, matching its front-wheel-drive layout.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates yearly gasoline cost at $2,250. That figure puts the running-cost impact in dollars rather than just MPG.

Tailpipe emissions are 297 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

With 30 combined MPG, the Encore GX has nearly the same official rating in town and on the highway. Its 31 highway MPG is only one MPG above its 30 city MPG.

It belongs in the small, two-wheel-drive SUV group. For a broader look at similar fuel figures, see fuel-efficient SUVs.

Who it suits

This SUV suits a driver who wants front-wheel drive, a small-SUV body, and one fuel-economy figure that stays close across city and highway use.

Its FFV designation may appeal to someone specifically seeking a flex-fuel vehicle, while the EPA fuel listing is gasoline.

Trade-offs

The 30 combined MPG rating comes with a small SUV format and front-wheel drive rather than a larger or all-wheel-drive layout.

Highway economy is 31 MPG and city economy is 30 MPG, so the official split is narrow. Annual fuel cost remains $2,250, and tailpipe CO2 is 297 grams per mile.

Verdict

The Encore GX FWD FFV is a straightforward choice for someone focused on a compact SUV shape and front-drive traction. Its 30 MPG combined rating is consistent across the two EPA test settings, which makes the estimate easy to apply to mixed driving. The $2,250 annual fuel-cost estimate is the key budget figure. Choose it when those running numbers and the FFV designation fit your needs; look elsewhere if your priority is a different drivetrain or a materially different fuel-cost target.