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

The 2026 Buick Encore GX delivers responsive performance with its standard 1.3L turbocharged engine. It pairs with a smooth-shifting 9-speed automatic transmission for confident acceleration and refined highway cruising.

Fuel efficiency is a real highlight: the Encore GX achieves an estimated 29 mpg city and 31 mpg highway with front-wheel drive. Available all-wheel drive is also offered to enhance traction in wet or slippery conditions.

The Encore GX's compact size and agile handling make it easy to maneuver in urban settings while maintaining balanced driving dynamics. Its suspension tuning smooths rough pavement while keeping the ride stable during cornering. Overall, you get capable performance without sacrificing efficiency-a smart companion for daily commuting and weekend travel.

To learn more about performance and available configurations, call Markquart Motors at (715) 833-0444.