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Updated on January 9, 2025

2024 Buick Encore GX Preferred

The 2024 Buick Encore GX Preferred has a turbocharged 1.2L Inline-3 engine capable of generating 137 horsepower with 162 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a CVT transmission, the SUV goes from 0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds, which is 0.4 seconds faster than Edmunds’ official claim.

2024 Buick Encore GX Preferred 0-60 mph time

2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir

Featuring the optional 155-hp 1.3L turbocharged Inline-3 engine as standard, the 2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir variant takes 9.2 seconds to hit the 60 mph mark from a standstill. Meanwhile, Car and Driver claim the timing to be 8.8 seconds.

2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir 0-60 mph time

2024 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring

The 2024 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring draws power from its 155-hp turbocharged 3-cylinder engine and takes 9.2 seconds to hit the 0-60 mph mark.

2024 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring 0-60 mph time

2023 Buick Encore GX Essence

The 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence model features a turbocharged 1.3L 3-cylinder engine that generates a total of 155 horsepower with 174 lb-ft of torque, As for the 0-60 mph timing, the SUV takes 9.3 seconds to complete the sprint, identical to Car and Driver’s official claim.

2023 Buick Encore GX Essence 0-60 mph time

2022 Buick Encore GX Essence

The 2022 Buick Encore GX Essence variant features the same 155-hp turbocharged I-3 engine and goes from 0-60 mph in 9.3 seconds, courtesy of the CVT transmission. Meanwhile, Car and Driver also recorded the same timing in their track test.

2022 Buick Encore GX Essence 0-60 mph time

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2024 Buick Encore GX Preferred

9.2 seconds (Edmunds)

8.8 seconds

2024 Buick Encore GX Avenir

8.8 seconds (C&D)

9.2 seconds

2024 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring

NA

9.2 seconds

2023 Buick Encore GX Essence

9.3 seconds (C&D)

9.3 seconds

2022 Buick Encore GX Essence

9.3 seconds (C&D)

9.3 seconds

Buick Encore GX

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		1.2L 3cyl Turbo Inline 3 CVT9.4 sec118 mph
    		1.2L 3cyl Turbo Inline 3 CVT9.4 sec-
    		1.2L 3cyl Turbo Inline 3 CVT9.4 sec-
    		1.2L 3cyl Turbo Inline 3 CVT9.4 sec-

    Trim Wise 0-60

    Trims
    Configuration
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare

    Avenir

    Ranked #1

    		1.3L 3cyl AWD 9A8.8 sec16.9 sec120 mph

    Preferred

    Ranked #1

    		1.3L 3cyl AWD 9A8.8 sec16.9 sec120 mph

    Sport Touring

    Ranked #1

    		1.3L 3cyl AWD 9A8.8 sec16.8 sec121 mph

    Sport Touring

    Ranked #1

    		1.3L 3cyl CVT8.8 sec16.9 sec120 mph

    Avenir

    Ranked #2

    		1.3L 3cyl CVT8.9 sec16.8 sec121 mph

    Preferred

    Ranked #3

    		1.2L 3cyl CVT9.4 sec17.2 sec118 mph

    Competitor's 0-60

      Car Name
      0-60 MPH
      Quarter Mile
      Top Speed
      		Source
      		9.4 sec17.2 sec118 mph

      Other Buick Cars

        Car Name
        Engine
        0-60 MPH
        Top Speed
        		SourceCompare
        		3.6L 6cyl 9A6.8 sec112 mph -
        		1.2L 6A9.4 sec-
        		2.0L 4cyl 9A--

        At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.