Buick Encore Engine Specifications

The 2026 Buick Encore is offered with 1.2L–1.4L engines in 3 and 4-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.

Latest model year (2026):

The Buick Encore is available with 3 1.2L and Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Buick Encore Engine Specs — All Years

YearTrimCylindersDispl.TransmissionDriveFuel TypeVehicle Class
2026Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L31.2LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2026Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2026Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L31.2LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2025Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2025Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2024Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L31.2LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2024Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2024Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L31.2LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2023Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2023Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2022Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2022Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L31.2LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2022Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2021Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2021Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2021Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2021Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L31.2LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2021Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L31.2LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2020Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L31.3LAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L41.4LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel DriveRegular GasolineSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

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 Engine Specs FAQ

What engine does the Buick Encore have?

The Buick Encore is available with 3 cylinder engines ranging up to 1.2L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.

Is the Buick Encore available with all-wheel drive?

Yes, the Buick Encore is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.

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