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id: how-does-the-2026-buick-encore-gx-perform-and-handle
title: "How does the 2026 Buick Encore GX perform and handle?"
category: faq
subtopic: encore-gx-performance
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/research/buick/encore-gx.htm"
tags: ["buick", "encore-gx", "performance", "engine"]
questions:
  - "What engine does the Encore GX have?"
  - "Is the Encore GX fuel-efficient?"
  - "Does the Encore GX have all-wheel drive?"
  - "How does the Encore GX handle on the road?"
related: [encore-gx-overview, encore-gx-interior]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Buick Encore GX delivers responsive, efficient performance with its standard 1.3L turbocharged engine and 9-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive comes standard, and available all-wheel drive enhances traction in wet or slippery conditions. Fuel efficiency is a real highlight at 29 city and 31 highway mpg (FWD), helping reduce trips to the pump.

The suspension is tuned to smooth rough pavement while maintaining stable cornering, and the compact size makes it agile and easy to maneuver in urban environments. You get confident acceleration paired with refined highway cruising-a balanced driving experience whether you're commuting daily or taking weekend trips. Call Markquart Motors at (715) 833-0444 to schedule a test drive and feel the difference yourself.