Buick Encore Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Buick Encore uses Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd, Automatic (S6) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Buick Encore comes with Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd depending on engine and trim.
Buick Encore Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2026 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2025 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2023 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 1.2L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 3 cyl, 1.3 L | 3 1.3L | Automatic 9-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Buick Encore have?
The Buick Encore is offered with Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd, Automatic (S6) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Buick Encore come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Buick Encore in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.