2026 Buick Encore
Preferred FWD
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 50.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 23.5 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 64.1 in |
| Overall length | 171.2 in |
| Overall width | 71.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 3 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo I-3 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 137 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.7 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.4 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted column / rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Compound Crank |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/55R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 5.5 |
| Transmission type | Continuously Variable Transmission |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3023 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3023 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety15 std · 3 opt
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- HD Surround Vision optional
- Head-curtain airbags for front and rear seating positions
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for front and rear seating positions
- ABS and brake life monitoring
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- Frontal and knee airbags for driver and front passenger
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- IntelliBeam auto high beams
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Passenger Sensing System
- Adaptive Cruise Control optional
- Rear Park Assist optional
- Tire Pressure Monitor System; tire pressure monitor includes tire fill alert
Exterior3 std · 0 opt
- 18-inch aluminum wheels (standard on Sport Touring and Preferred)
- Tire inflator kit
- 16" spare tire (now available on all trims, includes 16" spare wheel)
Powertrain6 std · 0 opt
- AWD
- FWD
- 9-speed automatic transmission — AWD
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) — FWD
- ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo I-3 (137 hp / 162 lb-ft) — Preferred FWD
- ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo I-3 (155 hp / 174 lb-ft) — FWD and AWD
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Compound Crank rear suspension; Watts link (AWD models)
- Electric power-assisted column / rack-and-pinion steering
- MacPherson Strut front suspension
Cargo0 std · 1 opt
- Accessory hitch (required for trailering, 1000 lb / 454 kg capacity) optional
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Encore. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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