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The Buick 2021 Encore GX Essence FWD is like home cooking.
It is like comfort food. It hits the spot like nothing else can. That’s because it delivers in all the important ways, particularly in engine performance and technology, which brings this Buick staple into the new century with a bold design.
This five-person SUV gets 30 miles per gallon in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. With a starting price of about $29,000, the Encore GX Essence comes with a solid 1.2-liter turbo gas engine that generates 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque.
Cargo capacity is 50.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, including 2.7 inches of additional cargo height.
The tech is a standout on this vehicle.
With the touch of a button, the available head-up display makes sure you have a clear view of key information. Simply look ahead at the road and see the information displayed conveniently in your field of vision.
For those who have Alexa at home, the Buick 2021 Encore GX Essence will feel like a natural extension. It’s got Alexa built in and an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot feature so your phone, tablet and laptop always can be connected.
You can wirelessly connect your iPhone and Android mobile devices with the Buick 2021 Encore GX. I know that sounds like it should be a given, but you would be surprised to learn how many cars don’t come with it. In some, you even have to connect some cell phones to the infotainment system with a cable, so don’t take this connectivity for granted.
Here’s another great tech feature — wireless smartphone charging. Just place your compatible device on the tray in the center console and power up with ease. So Buick has showcased new tricks in the Encore GX Essence that other car manufacturers haven’t learned yet.
The available rear mirror uses a camera to provide you a wide and less obstructed view behind the vehicle while you’re driving. You can even switch between the camera view and a traditional rear-view mirror. Adjust the brightness, zoom and vertical-tilt for a customized view.
Now here is a feature I have not seen before — some select Encore GX models offer Buick Marketplace with Yelp, which not only lets you find restaurants as you drive, but also lets you reserve a table. Another available feature lets you locate available parking and even pay for it before you get there. You can even pay for your gas from the car, too.
As for safety, the Buick 2021 Encore GX Essence FWD provides a technology called StabiliTrak, which kicks in when the computer senses loss of traction on icy, wet or uneven roads. You also get intelligent all-wheel drive, which sends power to the wheels with the most grip to maximize traction. It comes in particularly handy when cornering and accelerating on dry roads.
At the end of the day, this is a lot of car with plenty of personality and performance that will impress everyone in the Buick 2021 Encore GX Essence FWD, particularly the person behind the wheel.
