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id: what-engine-powers-the-2026-buick-encore-gx
title: "What engine powers the 2026 Buick Encore GX?"
category: faq
subtopic: encore-gx-engine
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/research/buick/encore-gx.htm"
tags: ["2026 Buick Encore GX", "engine", "performance", "turbocharged"]
questions:
  - "What engine does the 2026 Encore GX have?"
  - "Is the Encore GX turbocharged?"
  - "How much horsepower does the Encore GX produce?"
related: [encore-gx-fuel-economy, encore-gx-transmission, encore-gx-awd]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Buick Encore GX is powered by a standard 1.3L turbocharged engine that delivers 155 horsepower. This responsive engine pairs with a smooth-shifting 9-speed automatic transmission, creating confident acceleration and refined highway cruising. Front-wheel drive comes standard, and available all-wheel drive enhances traction in wet or slippery conditions. The turbo design provides capable performance without sacrificing the efficiency that makes the Encore GX smart for daily commuting and weekend travel. Ready to experience it yourself? Stop by Markquart Motors in Chippewa Falls or call (715) 833-0444 to schedule a test drive.