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Buick Encore Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

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.

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Buick Encore Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.2L30
2026Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.3L30
2026Config 3 of 3Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd3 1.3L27
2025Config 1 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.2L30
2025Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.3L30
2025Config 3 of 3Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd3 1.3L27
2024Config 1 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.2L30
2024Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.3L30
2024Config 3 of 3Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd3 1.3L27
2023Config 1 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.2L30
2023Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.3L30
2023Config 3 of 3Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd3 1.3L27
2022Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L26
2022Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L27
2022Config 3 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.2L30
2022Config 4 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.3L30
2022Config 5 of 5Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd3 1.3L27
2021Config 1 of 7Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L26
2021Config 2 of 7Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L27
2021Config 3 of 7Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L26
2021Config 4 of 7Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L27
2021Config 5 of 7Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.2L29
2021Config 6 of 7Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.3L31
2021Config 7 of 7Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd3 1.3L28
2020Config 1 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L27
2020Config 2 of 5Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L26
2020Config 3 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.2L28
2020Config 4 of 5Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)3 1.3L31
2020Config 5 of 5Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd3 1.3L28
2019Config 1 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L28
2019Config 2 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L27
2019Config 3 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L27
2019Config 4 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L26
2018Config 1 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L30
2018Config 2 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L28
2018Config 3 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L27
2018Config 4 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L28
2017Config 1 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L28
2017Config 2 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L27
2017Config 3 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L30
2017Config 4 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L28
2016Config 1 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L28
2016Config 2 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L26
2016Config 3 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L28
2016Config 4 of 4Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L30
2015Config 1 of 2Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L28
2015Config 2 of 2Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 1.4L26

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 data analysis

How to read this Buick Encore data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Buick Encore record we hold for this measurement — 47 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Buick Encore figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Buick Encore record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Encore Drivetrain

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.

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