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id: what-engine-and-performance-does-the-2026-buick-encore-gx-offer
title: "What engine and performance does the 2026 Buick Encore GX offer?"
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-economy"]
questions:
  - "What engine is in the 2026 Encore GX?"
  - "How much horsepower does the Encore GX have?"
  - "What is the fuel economy of the Encore GX?"
  - "Does the Encore GX have all-wheel drive?"
related: [encore-gx-overview, encore-gx-vs-competitors]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Buick Encore GX is powered by a standard 1.3L turbocharged engine producing 155 horsepower. It pairs with a smooth-shifting 9-speed automatic transmission for responsive acceleration and refined highway cruising.

Front-wheel drive comes standard, and available all-wheel drive enhances traction in wet or slippery conditions. The Encore GX achieves an estimated 29 city and 31 highway mpg with front-wheel drive, helping you reduce fuel stops.

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 settings. It's a small SUV that delivers capable performance without sacrificing efficiency.

Ready to experience it? Stop by Markquart Motors in Chippewa Falls or call (715) 833-0444 to schedule a test drive.