Buick Encore GX vs Toyota Grand Highlander
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MSRP$25,600 | MSRP$43,320 |
Listings1612 | Listings124 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. | |
Reviews SummaryIf you have more than a couple of kids, chances are good that a regular Toyota Highlander won’t be big enough for all your needs. For many shoppers like you, the Kia Telluride and its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Palisade, have become the obvious choices. Those three-row crossovers are newer, bigger, and incredibly nice to drive. But now there’s a new Highlander. A bigger Highlander. A Grand Highlander. This all-new midsize SUV takes a popular nameplate (which, don't worry, isn’t going anywhere) and adds a little extra space. But what separates the Grand Highlander from the field is the availability of not one, but two different hybrid powertrains. This all-new model offers plenty of space, good fuel efficiency, and the automaker’s sterling reputation for reliability. So, is the 2024 Grand Highlander an immediate three-row SUV threat to the hot-selling Kia Telluride? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City30 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine Name2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City30 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.5 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3023 lbs | Curb Weight4300 lbs |
Height64.1 in | Height72.1 in |
Length171.2 in | Length201.4 in |
Width71.4 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase102.2 in | Wheelbase116.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1245 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,600 | $43,320 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The latest from Buick is a smartly refreshed Encore GX subcompact crossover, available in Preferred, Sport Touring, and for the first time, Avenir trims. This is Buick’s best-selling model and it’s easy to see why. The Encore GX is economical but still looks great, and it offers a decent powertrain and a comfy ride. | If you have more than a couple of kids, chances are good that a regular Toyota Highlander won’t be big enough for all your needs. For many shoppers like you, the Kia Telluride and its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Palisade, have become the obvious choices. Those three-row crossovers are newer, bigger, and incredibly nice to drive. But now there’s a new Highlander. A bigger Highlander. A Grand Highlander. This all-new midsize SUV takes a popular nameplate (which, don't worry, isn’t going anywhere) and adds a little extra space. But what separates the Grand Highlander from the field is the availability of not one, but two different hybrid powertrains. This all-new model offers plenty of space, good fuel efficiency, and the automaker’s sterling reputation for reliability. So, is the 2024 Grand Highlander an immediate three-row SUV threat to the hot-selling Kia Telluride? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 30 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 30 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.5 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3023 lbs | 4300 lbs |
Height | 64.1 in | 72.1 in |
Length | 171.2 in | 201.4 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 116.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1245 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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