Buick Encore Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 Buick Encore is available in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2026):
The Buick Encore is offered in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Buick Encore Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.2L | 30 |
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.3L | 30 |
| 2026 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 3 1.3L | 27 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.2L | 30 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.3L | 30 |
| 2025 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 3 1.3L | 27 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.2L | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.3L | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 3 1.3L | 27 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.2L | 30 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.3L | 30 |
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 3 1.3L | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.2L | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.3L | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 3 1.3L | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.2L | 29 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.3L | 31 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 3 1.3L | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.2L | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 3 1.3L | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 3 1.3L | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 30 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 30 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 28 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 1.4L | 26 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Buick Encore Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Buick Encore front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Buick Encore is available in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Buick Encore come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Buick Encore. See the table above for the specific years and trims.