This 2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred delivers practical luxury in a compact crossover designed for today's driver who values both capability and comfort.
- Deep Azure Metallic exterior paint
- 8-inch Buick Infotainment System with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- SiriusXM satellite radio with six-speaker enhanced audio system
- Cold Weather Comfort Package with heated front seats and heated door mirrors
- 8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar adjustment
- Remote vehicle starter system
- Automatic high-beam headlights with front fog lights
- 18-inch bright silver painted aluminum wheels
- AWD with ECOTEC 1.3L turbo engine
- Electronic Stability Control and traction control
- OnStar emergency communication and connected services
- Multiple airbags including knee airbag and overhead airbag protection
- Lifetime no-charge state inspections for West Virginia and Virginia residents
The ECOTEC 1.3L turbocharged engine paired with nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive provides a balanced blend of efficiency and responsive handling. This Encore GX achieves 26 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway, making it suitable for both daily commutes and weekend trips.
Inside, the Preferred trim emphasizes driver-focused comfort and convenience. The 8-way power driver seat with lumbar support ensures proper positioning on longer drives, while the heated front seats and mirrors add genuine value during colder months. The 8-inch infotainment touchscreen integrates wireless smartphone connectivity, allowing seamless access to navigation, music, and communication without the need for cables.
Safety features throughout the cabin include dual front impact airbags, front side impact airbags, rear side impact airbags, overhead airbags, and a knee airbag positioned below the steering column. Electronic Stability Control and traction control work together to maintain grip and stability in varying road conditions.
Practical features make daily ownership straightforward. The split-folding rear seat adapts to your cargo needs, while the rear window wiper and variably intermittent front wipers handle seasonal weather. Power windows, power steering, speed control, and telescoping steering wheel adjustment ensure this vehicle adapts to your preferences.
For qualified residents of West Virginia and Virginia, this vehicle includes a valuable benefit: lifetime no-charge state inspections, reducing long-term ownership costs.
This 2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred represents a well-equipped, reliable crossover ready to serve your transportation needs with style and substance.
Used 2021 BuickEncore GX Preferred
- Exterior Color
- Deep Azure Metallic
- Interior Color
- Ebony With Ebony Interior Accents
- Odometer
- 100,249 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Transmission
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Engine
- ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo
- VIN
- KL4MMCSL5MB142220
- Stock Number
- 261754A
Highlighted Features
- Lane departure
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Split folding rear seat
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Rear window wiper
- Fully automatic headlights
- Security system
Included Packages & Accessories
- Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Radio data system
- Air Conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Ride & Handling Suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Buick connected services capable
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear side impact airbag
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Cloth w/Leatherette Seat Trim
- Front Center Armrest
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 18" Bright Silver Painted Aluminum
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.17 Final Drive Axle Ratio
- LIFE TIME NO CHARGE STATE INSPECTIONS FOR WEST VIRGINIA AND VIRGINIA RESIDENTS
- Cold Weather Comfort Package
- 2 USB Ports w/Auxiliary Input Jack
- Enhanced Performance 6-Speaker System
- Radio: 8" Diagonal Buick Infotainment System
- SiriusXM Radio
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- Remote Vehicle Starter System
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- 2-Way Power Driver Lumbar Control
- 4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjuster
- 6-Way Manual Driver Seat Adjuster
- Front Bucket Seats
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Buick connected services capable
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/55HR18.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 225/55HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- Speaker type: performance
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: cloth/leatherette
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-3
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.3L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 26mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 28mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 29mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 13.2gal.
- Horsepower: 155hp @ 5,600RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto
- Number of valves: 12
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
- Transmission: 9 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (min): 191mm (7.5")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Engine bore x stroke: 79.0mm x 91.0mm (3.11" x 3.58")
- Engine displacement: 1.3 L
- Engine horsepower: 155hp @ 5,600RPM
- Engine torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,814mm (71.4")
- Exterior height: 1,628mm (64.1")
- Exterior length: 4,354mm (171.4")
- Front headroom: 1,008mm (39.7")
- Front hiproom: 1,318mm (51.9")
- Front legroom: 1,039mm (40.9")
- Front shoulder room: 1,407mm (55.4")
- GVWR: 2,000kg (4,409lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 1,422 L (50 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 665 L (23 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 968mm (38.1")
- Rear hiproom: 1,207mm (47.5")
- Rear legroom: 914mm (36.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,361mm (53.6")
- Wheelbase: 2,596mm (102.2")
- Appearance: analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear: Rear Vision Camera yes
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Traction control
Standard Features
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- 2-Way Power Driver Lumbar Control
- Remote Vehicle Starter System
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Enhanced Performance 6-Speaker System
- 2 USB Ports w/Auxiliary Input Jack
- SiriusXM Radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- 6-Way Manual Driver Seat Adjuster
- 4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjuster
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Perfect all around vehicle
By Sir John the Merciful on 8/5/2026 11:59:26 PM
Perfect all around vehicle for a single or married couple with no children. Excellent gas mileage, handles well in the snow. Turns on a dime and you can park it anywhere. - 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
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Internet price includes manufacturer incentives and dealer discounts. Tax, Title, Tags and documentary fee of $575 not included in price. Additional offers may be available. See Dealer for Details.