2023 Buick Encore GX Essence

  • Used
$24,058Dealer Price
Baker Buick GMC Hudsonville
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    The overview

    Exterior Color
    White Frost Tricoat
    Interior Color
    Ebony with Ebony interior accents, Leather-appoint
    Odometer
    21,637 miles
    Fuel Economy
    26/29 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Engine
    ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine
    VIN
    KL4MMGSL5PB035454
    Stock Number
    26692A
    • CARFAX 1-Owner Fair Value Badge
    • Max seating capacity: 5
    • Fuel System: Direct Injection
    • Fuel tank capacity: 13 gal
    • Horsepower: 155
    • 6-speaker audio system with amplifier:
      • Speakers are positioned throughout the cabin for outstanding sound quality and an enjoyable listening experience
      • Includes amplifier for enhanced performance
    • Buick® Infotainment System with 8" diagonal color touch-screen:
      • 8" diagonal color touch-screen1
      • Bluetooth®2 streaming audio for music and select phones
      • Wireless Apple CarPlay™ capability for compatible phones3
      • Wireless Android Auto™ capability for compatible phone4
      • USB port(s) to play stored audio files through your vehicle's audio system
      • Allows you to pair two phones simultaneously
      • Personalize your drive time with embedded apps5 from some of your favorite partners. Explore apps for streaming music, books, weather and more
    • SiriusXM® 3-month Platinum Trial Subscription:
      • The ultimate entertainment experience1
      • Expertly curated ad-free music and exclusive artist created music channels
      • Premium sports coverage with live play-by-plays from every major sport, and sports talk including official league and college conference channels
      • You also get Howard Stern, exclusive comedy, talk and news
      • Discover even more when you stream on the SXM App, with Xtra music channels for any mood or activity, podcasts including SiriusXM originals, personalized Pandora stations and SiriusXM video
    • Wi-Fi® hotspot capable:
      • Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones:
      • Can use Apple CarPlay1 and Android Auto2 wirelessly
    • 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with chrome inserts:
      • Part of the Experience Buick Package
      • Paired with all-season blackwall tires
      • May require additional optional equipment
    • Automatic on/off LED headlamps with delay feature:
      • LED lighting helps increase vehicle's visibility to other drivers, especially in low-light conditions
      • Exterior lamps control automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions
      • When you park and exit the vehicle, the automatic delay feature allows the headlamps to remain on to light your way
      • Once the ignition is turned off, headlamps will turn off automatically, after a set amount of time, to help save battery life
      • Delay settings are customizable
    • Hands-Free Power Liftgate:
      • LED projection marks the activation spot under the rear bumper
      • May require additional optional equipment
    • Heated power outside mirrors:
      • Manual folding
    • IntelliBeam:
      • Automatically turns on and off your vehicle's high beam headlamps according to surrounding traffic conditions
      • The automatic high beams will stay on until a sensor detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps or preceding vehicle's taillamps
    • LED fog lamps:
      • Help minimize glare in adverse driving conditions
    • LED tail lamps:
      • LED with low-profile design
      • Last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs
      • Help improve visibility in low-light conditions
    • Panoramic power moonroof:
      • Tilts upwards or slides back for extra ventilation
      • A power sunshade can be closed when you want to block light from entering the cabin from above
      • May require additional optional equipment
    • QuietTuning™:
      • Buick QuietTuning™ combines several technologies to help reduce, block and absorb unwanted sounds for a quiet interior
      • Includes Active Noise Cancellation
    • Roof-mounted side rails:
      • Enhances the appearance of your vehicle
      • Provides attachment points for accessory roof-mounted cargo solutions
      • May require additional optional equipment
    • 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar:
      • Forward and back
      • Up and down
      • Tilt seat cushion back and upright
      • Recline seatback up and down
      • Includes 2-way power lumbar
      • May require additional optional equipment
    • 120-volt power outlet:
      • 3-prong auxiliary household-style outlet
      • Can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or a portable device
      • Includes protective cover
    • 4.2" diagonal color Driver Information Center:
      • Includes warning messages and vehicle information such as:
      • Average vehicle speed and fuel economy
      • Fuel range
      • Trip odometer
      • Tire pressure and oil life
    • 40/60 split-folding rear bench seat:
      • Can fold one or both sides down
      • 40 driver-side split and 60 passenger-side split
      • Combined with the fold flat passenger seat, enables the vehicle to accommodate objects up to 8 feet long diagonally
      • Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle
      • Includes 4-way manual-adjustable headrests for outboard seating positions
    • 8-way power fold flat front passenger seat with power lumbar:
      • Forward and back
      • Up and down
      • Tilt seat cushion back and upright
      • Includes 2-way power lumbar
      • Manual recline
      • Folds flat for a variety of passenger and cargo carrying configurations
    • All-weather floor liners:
      • Additional floor coverage over factory floor mats
      • Covers both first and second rows
      • Features the Buick® logo
      • Replaces factory floor mats
    • Assist handle:
      • Front passenger with coat hook
    • Buick® Connected Access capable:
      • Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
    • Cargo cover:
      • Removable, helps keep items out of sight, offering security and privacy
    • Charging-only USB ports:
      • 2 ports (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C)1
      • Located on back of center console
    • Climate control, automatic dual-zone:
      • Cools and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle
      • Allows individual climate settings for both driver and front passenger
    • Cruise control:
      • Maintains a selected speed while driving
      • Set and resume speed functions
      • Steering-wheel mounted controls to easily maintain and manage cruising speed
    • Heated driver and front passenger seats:
      • Separate buttons on the climate control panel allow you to choose from 3 levels of warmth
      • Beginning with start of production, certain vehicles will not be equipped with heated driver and front passenger seats. Feature will not function on certain models without dealer retrofit. Contact a dealer for details or check the window label for the features on a specific vehicle
      • May require additional optional equipment
    • In-vehicle Air Ionizer:
      • Purifies the air in the interior of the vehicle
    • Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror:
      • Automatically dims the inside rearview mirror when it senses bright light from behind
    • Key system:
      • Includes 2 fobs
    • Keyless Open and Start:
      • With the Keyless Entry fob in your possession, conveniently locks and unlocks your car's doors without having to use the key fob
      • Controls front doors or all four doors depending on model
      • With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the engine start/stop button to start the engine; the green indicator on the button will illuminate
      • Shift to Park and press the engine start/stop button to turn off the engine
    • Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel:
      • Heated for added comfort
      • Beginning with start of production, vehicles will not be equipped Heated Steering Wheel. Contact a dealer for details or check the window label for the features on a specific vehicle.
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Memory settings:
      • Save preferences for up to two drivers for the outside mirrors and driver seat position
    • Not Equipped with Heated Steering Wheel:
      • Beginning with start of production, certain vehicles will not be equipped with heated steering wheel. Feature will not function on certain models without dealer retrofit. Contact a dealer for details or check the window label for the features on a specific vehicle
    • Power windows:
      • Driver with express-up/down
      • Front passenger with express-down
      • Rear windows include express-down feature
    • Remote Start:
      • Start your vehicle remotely and step into a comfortably warmed or cooled vehicle, depending on the weather
      • May require additional optional equipment
    • 4-wheel antilock disc brakes:
      • Help reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking on most slippery surfaces
    • 9-speed automatic transmission:
      • Electronically controlled transmission
    • All-wheel drive:
      • Selectable AWD (non-latching) system
      • Helps you stay in control in low-traction situations like rain, sleet and snow
      • Allows drivers to activate or deactivate AWD system depending on weather situations or needs enabling improved fuel efficiency
      • The system constantly monitors all 4 of the vehicle's wheels and makes adjustments for maximum traction in a wide range of challenging driving conditions
    • Capless fuel fill:
      • Helps keep your hands clean of dirt and fuel during fill ups
      • Prevents paint scratches that can result from a tethered fuel cap
      • Creates a tight seal around the fuel-pump nozzle when the nozzle is fully inserted
    • ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine:
      • 155 hp @ 5600 rpm
      • 174 lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm
      • Selectable Stop/start system (non-latching) improves fuel economy1
    • Electric brakes
    • Ride and Handling suspension:
      • Fully independent suspension is tuned for a smooth ride and optimum handling
    • Trailering equipment:
      • 4-wire electrical harness and 4-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer's lights to your vehicle
      • Optional trailer hitch makes your vehicle trailer-ready
      • Up to 1,000 lbs. towing capacity1
    • Buick Driver Confidence:
      • Automatic Emergency Braking1
      • Front Pedestrian Braking1
      • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning1
      • Forward Collision Alert1
      • Following Distance Indicator1
      • IntelliBeam® headlamps with auto high beam1
    • Experience Buick® Package:
      • Panoramic tilt-sliding power moonroof
      • 18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with chrome inserts
    • Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package:
      • Hands-Free power programmable with LED logo-projection
      • May require additional optional equipment
    • Safety Package II:
      • Rear Cross Traffic Alert1
      • Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone 1
    • LED Daytime Running Lamps:
      • Illuminate when your vehicle is running and headlamps are off
    • 3 Years of OnStar® and Connected Services Plan:
      • Receive 3 years of the OnStar and Connected Services Premium Plan, including the Connected Vehicle Plan1 and the OnStar Safety & Security Plan2
        • Connected Vehicle Plan includes connectivity for available In-Vehicle apps, Remote Access Plan and In-Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot data
        • OnStar Safety & Security Plan includes access to the OnStar Guardian App3, Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Assistance
    • Airbag system:
      • Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger1
      • Knee airbags for driver and front passenger1
      • Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for all outboard seating positions1
      • Head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions1
      • Includes Passenger Sensing System which automatically switches the front passenger seat frontal airbag and knee airbag on or off and illuminates a status light that indicates whether the airbags are on or off1
    • Following Distance Indicator:
      • Displays the gap time in seconds between your vehicle and a detected vehicle you're following1
      • This can help you decide if you're following much too closely
    • Forward Collision Alert:
      • Can warn you if it detects a potential front-end collision with a vehicle you're following so you can quickly take action1
      • It can also provide a tailgating alert if you're following a vehicle much too closely
    • Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert:
      • Can provide side-mirror visual alerts when a detected moving vehicle is quickly approaching or is in your side blind zone1
      • It can help you avoid lane change collisions
      • May require additional optional equipment
    • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning:
      • Uses a brief, gentle steering wheel turn to alert you when you may be unintentionally drifting out of detected lane lines, so you can steer to stay safely in your lane1
      • If needed, you may receive additional Lane Departure Warning alerts
      • System alerts do not occur if you're using your turn signal or it detects you may be intentionally leaving your lane
    • OnStar® and Buick® Connected Services capable:
      • Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
    • Rear Cross Traffic Alert:
      • Can warn you of detected left or right cross traffic behind your vehicle when you're in Reverse1
      • May require additional optional equipment
    • Rear Vision Camera:
      • Shows you an image of the area directly behind your vehicle when you're in Reverse at low speeds1
      • Selectable dynamic guidelines laid over the display image assist in parking maneuvers by showing the vehicle's path
      • This may help you park and avoid nearby objects
    • Teen Driver:
      • This configurable feature lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob to help encourage better driving behavior
      • It can limit certain vehicle features, and automatically turns on certain safety systems if vehicle is equipped
      • An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
    • Tire Fill Alert:
      • Provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle when inflating an under inflated tire to the recommended tire pressure1
      • Requires vehicle to be started and driver door closed
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
      • Monitors the pressure in each tire and alerts you if there is a low-pressure condition in one or more of the tires1
    • Automatic Emergency Braking:
      • Works with Forward Collision Alert to help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a detected vehicle you're following1
      • Camera technology is used to automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking
      • This feature works at speeds below 50 mph
    • Front Pedestrian Braking:
      • Can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a pedestrian it detects directly ahead of you1
      • It provides pedestrian alerts and can even automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking
      • The system works at speeds below 50 mph during the daytime
      • It has limited nighttime and low visibility performance
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    Discover the exceptional 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence, a sophisticated and versatile crossover that seamlessly blends style, comfort, and advanced technology. This stunning vehicle boasts an impressive array of premium features, including:

    - White Frost Tricoat exterior
    - Experience Buick Package with power moonroof and 18 chrome-accented wheels
    - Safety Package II with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
    - Hands-Free Power Liftgate for effortless cargo access
    - Heated steering wheel and heated front seats for year-round comfort

    Step inside and discover the refined cabin, meticulously crafted with premium materials and thoughtful design. The 8-inch Buick Infotainment System provides intuitive control over your entertainment and connectivity, while the Bose audio system delivers an immersive listening experience.

    Under the hood, the ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine paired with the 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive delivers a responsive and efficient performance, with an EPA-estimated 26 city/29 highway MPG.

    Safety is a top priority in the Encore GX Essence, with features like Lane Change Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and a comprehensive suite of airbags to help protect you and your passengers.

    Experience the perfect blend of style, technology, and capability in the 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence. Visit our showroom today to take this exceptional crossover for a test drive and discover why it's the perfect companion for your adventures.

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    KBB.com Consumer Reviews

    Kelley Blue Book Logo4.2out of 5 overall
    • 4.0

      Mostly happy

      by L w c on 6/25/2026 3:26:49 PM

      Buick encore gx avenir 2026 I like the car nice looking car drives good a little crowded in the seats hard to get to the seat belts happy with the fuel milage I don't like the extra thumping road noise that is my thing I don't like maybe it can be dealt with…
    • 4.0

      Thumping noise

      by Lonnie on 6/23/2026 1:00:50 AM

      There is a thumping under the car when driving over a small raised place on the road had this since I bought the car home had it at the dealership for this problem several times they say no problem when they drive the car they don't hear anything out of the order very anointing to me and I am ashamed for someone to ride in a new car with that noise got to be fixed…
    • 5.0

      Amazing Vehicle

      by warren on 3/15/2026 11:18:55 PM

      Spent 45 years in the auto service and parts buisness at dealerships. Drove everything. Bought my 2023 St 2 plus years ago, have 41000kms, runs like a dream. Took a trip from Northern Alberta to Charlottetown pei in September, got as high as 5.9 l per 100 kms, in Ontario 90km zone for 3 hrs. Most amazing small vehicle I have ever driven…
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