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id: what-s-included-in-the-preferred-trim-of-the-2026-buick-encore-gx
title: "What's included in the Preferred trim of 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", "new"]
questions:
  - "What features come with the Preferred trim Encore GX?"
  - "Is the Preferred trim a good value?"
  - "What's standard on the Buick Encore GX Preferred?"
related: [encore-gx-trim-basics, encore-gx-sport-touring]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The Preferred trim is the entry-level option for the 2026 Buick Encore GX, designed for drivers who want smart comfort and everyday practicality.

Standard features include cloth and leatherette seating, 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels, and the 1.3-liter Turbo engine paired with responsive performance. You also get the ultrawide 11-inch infotainment screen and 8-inch Driver Information Center with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The Preferred delivers modern tech and premium convenience at a great value.

Looking to find your perfect Encore GX Preferred? Contact Markquart Motors at (715) 833-0444 to discuss current pricing, available incentives, or to schedule a test drive at our Chippewa Falls location.