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id: how-fuel-efficient-is-the-2026-encore-gx-and-what-is-its-performance-like
title: "How fuel-efficient is the 2026 Encore GX, and what is its performance like?"
category: faq
subtopic: encore-gx-performance
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/new-inventory/buick/encore-gx.htm"
tags: ["buick", "encore gx", "fuel economy", "engine", "performance"]
questions:
  - "What is the fuel economy of the Encore GX?"
  - "Does the Encore GX come in all-wheel drive?"
  - "How powerful is the Encore GX engine?"
related: [encore-gx-overview]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Buick Encore GX is powered by a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). It delivers strong fuel economy-up to 29 MPG city and 31 MPG highway on front-wheel-drive models-plus turbocharged torque for confident acceleration and smooth passing.

The compact design and balanced suspension tuning make it nimble in cities and stable on highways. All-wheel drive is available depending on your trim package selection. Whether you're navigating daily commutes or weekend drives, the Encore GX combines efficiency with responsive performance. Stop by Markquart Motors in Chippewa Falls or call (715) 833-0444 to test drive one and feel the difference.