---
id: what-does-the-preferred-trim-offer-on-the-2026-buick-encore-gx
title: "What does the Preferred trim offer on the 2026 Buick Encore GX?"
category: faq
subtopic: encore-gx-preferred
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/research/buick/encore-gx/trims.htm"
tags: ["buick", "encore-gx", "preferred-trim", "features"]
questions:
  - "What features come with the Encore GX Preferred trim?"
  - "Is the Preferred trim a good value?"
  - "What's included in the base Encore GX?"
related: [encore-gx-trims-overview, encore-gx-sport-touring]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The Preferred trim is the Encore GX's smart, value-focused entry point. It balances comfort, technology, and practicality for everyday driving.

Standard features include cloth-leatherette seating, 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels, the 1.3-liter Turbo engine, and a responsive 9-speed automatic transmission. Inside, you get the ultrawide 11-inch infotainment screen, 8-inch Driver Information Center, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Flexible 40/60 split rear seats give you adaptability for cargo and passengers alike. Plus, you have access to available premium touches like a panoramic moonroof and flat-folding front-passenger seatback.

It's a solid foundation if you want modern tech and capability without premium frills. Call Markquart Motors at (715) 833-0444 to learn more or schedule a test drive.