New Buick Encore GX for Sale near Cumberland Beach, ON

How much does the Buick Encore GX cost in today's market?

Used Buick Encore GX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Buick Encore GX's current nationwide average price is $26,471 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,406 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Buick Encore GX a good car?

Yes — the Buick Encore GX is a strong pick if you want a compact SUV with style, comfort, and everyday practicality.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its stylish design, spacious interior, and good value, along with comfort, safety features, and easy-to-live-with handling. The model also earns repeat praise for its fuel economy and overall feature content, which helps it feel upscale for the segment.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on the touchscreen experience and performance, with recent expert reviews pointing to a system that underwhelms and acceleration that could be stronger.

33.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Encore GX models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Encore GX’s comfort, safety features, and practical everyday character. Across the model years in the data, it also earns praise for its stylish design, spacious cabin, and strong value proposition.

• Owners rate the Buick Encore GX between 4.5 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, with the main watch items centred on reported brake concerns and a few owner complaints about specific features.

What should I look for when buying a used Buick Encore GX?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Buick’s Driver Confidence package includes lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: An 11-inch touchscreen paired with an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada gives the Encore GX a combined fuel rating of 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres in FWD. If you choose AWD, expect combined fuel economy to go up to 8.8 L/100 km.

Which Buick Encore GX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Buick Encore GX offers these trims:

• Preferred: The entry trim starts the lineup with the core Encore GX formula and is the best-value choice for shoppers who want the model’s style and everyday usability at the lowest price point.
• Sport Touring: This trim adds a sportier look, including black roof, black mirrors, and black roof rails on some colours, making it a good fit if you want a more distinctive appearance.
• Avenir: The top trim brings its own unique grille, chrome trim, and the most upscale presentation in the range for buyers who want the most premium feel.

What Buick Encore GX do most buyers choose?

The Buick Encore GX years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-listing model years tend to draw more shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also often become the easiest years to shop quickly when you want a broad selection.

What is the Buick Encore GX's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The largest drops are in the newer and mid-range years, while the smallest changes are clustered among the years that have held value best.

The 2024, 2022, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Buick Encore GX safe?

• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 8/10

Buick’s Driver Confidence package is standard and includes lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Buick Encore GX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −16.16% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.81%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 39.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,609 CAD. The Buick Encore GX offers a stylish, comfortable, and practical small-SUV character that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Encore GX is still available in front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and the 1.3-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine is standard, offering 155 ponies and 174 lb-ft of twist.
• Tech: The 2024 Buick Encore GX gets an 11-inch touchscreen married to an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, and there is wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Buick’s Driver Confidence package of driver assistance features is standard and includes lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, and automatic high beams.
• Starting price: The 2024 Buick Encore GX starts at a $34,480 MSRP in Canada for a Preferred trim with FWD and the smaller engine, including destination charges and fees.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2024 Buick Encore GX compare to the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Buick Encore GX:

• Pros: Attractive design, Smooth ride quality, Impressive cargo space for its segment.
• Cons: New touchscreen underwhelms, Performance could be better.

2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer:

• Pros: Stylish design, Spacious, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Underwhelming base engine, Fairly pedestrian performance.

Our experts score the 2024 Buick Encore GX 7.7/10 and the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer 6.8/10. The Encore GX stands out for its attractive design, smooth ride quality, and cargo space, while the Trailblazer leans on style, roominess, and easy-to-use technology. Both share the same 1.2L 137 hp I3 engine and similar pricing, but the Buick’s stronger overall score gives it the edge if you value comfort and practicality.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.