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2022 Buick Encore GX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2022 Buick Encore GX is a light equipment-update year, not a redesign. The main change is that the touchscreen became standard on Select and Essence, while most of the small SUV carried over from 2021.
About the 2022 Buick Encore GX
1st generation (2020-2023), third model year before the 2024 refresh.
Buick positions the Encore GX as a small SUV with a more upscale look and quieter cabin than mainstream subcompact rivals, but in an easy-to-park, everyday-friendly size. The focus is on practical luxury rather than performance: flexible cargo space, useful safety tech, simple phone integration, and a tidy cabin that feels a step above entry-level crossovers. It sits between mainstream and luxury small SUVs, aimed at buyers who want comfort and a premium feel without moving to a larger vehicle.
The 2022 lineup starts with the essentials-focused Preferred, moves to the more convenient Select, and tops out with the more upscale Essence. Preferred has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus a standard safety suite; Select adds a hands-free power liftgate, remote start, and dual-zone climate control; Essence brings a 1.3-liter turbo engine, leather-appointed seats, and LED exterior lighting.
What changed, by category
Tech
The touchscreen changed from optional to standard on the Select and Essence trims. The core 8-inch infotainment system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto otherwise carried over.
Styling
Alloy wheels changed from optional to standard on the Select trim. There was no broader exterior redesign for 2022.
2022 Buick Encore GX specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter / 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.2 Liter / 3-Cyl, ECOTEC, Turbo, 1.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31–32 mpg | 32 mpg | 31–32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 137–155 hp | 155 hp | 137–155 hp |
| Torque | 162–174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 162–174 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 50.2 cu-ft | 50.2 cu-ft | 50.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36 in | 36 in | 36 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| LED Tail Lights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| SD Card Slot | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 Buick Encore GX compared with the 2021 model?
The 2022 Encore GX received only minor equipment changes. The touchscreen became standard on Select and Essence, and alloy wheels became standard on Select; the broader lineup otherwise carried over.
Was the 2022 Buick Encore GX redesigned?
No, the 2022 Encore GX was not redesigned. It remained part of the first-generation model introduced for 2020, with the larger styling and technology refresh arriving for 2024.
Which 2022 Buick Encore GX trims have a standard touchscreen?
The 2022 Select and Essence have the touchscreen as standard equipment. For those two trims, it changed from optional in 2021 to standard in 2022.
Did the 2022 Buick Encore GX get a new engine?
No, the 2022 Encore GX did not receive a new engine. It retained the turbocharged three-cylinder setup used by the 2021 lineup, with the engine tied to the trim and drivetrain combination.
Did the 2022 Buick Encore GX add new safety features?
No, there was no lineup-wide safety upgrade for 2022. The standard Buick Driver Confidence safety suite carried over from 2021.
2022 Buick Encore GX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Buick Encore GX.
4.2
2022 Buick Encore GX
(202 reviews)
“This is a smooth zippy maneuverable quiet car which looks stylish and is still very functional. Broadway to the Beach!”
“There are zero air vents for back seat passengers. we live in Nevada and it's HOT! I can't believe there are NO air vents in the back! FAIL!”