Buick updates Encore sub-compact luxury crossover with new GX ST model

A few years ago, Buick (and GM) took a leap and brought a new, Korean-made, smaller crossover into the US market with the intro of the Encore. Pundits and automotive insiders thought Buick was crazy, until they sold as many as they could produce. Seems folks wanted a little luxury with their small CUVs. Worked for Mini right? Soon, just about everyone had a "sub-compact" luxury crossover offering. But Buick's Encore was still (relatively) popular. For 2020, Buick has added a new model to the recently updated Encore with the addition of the GX ST. The Encore GX ST is meant to add a sporting flair to the littlest Buick and it does. The new Encore is more attractive and the black ST accents go well with the more sculptural design. Engines include the standard 1.2-liter turbo or the premium 1.3-liter turbo engine with the larger engine delivering up to 155 horsepower, 174 ft-lbs. of torque and offer a GM-estimated 31 mpg combined. FWD (front-wheel-drive) models will come with a CVT (continuously-variable-transmission) and 1.3-liter models equipped with AWD (all-wheel-drive) will be fitted with GM's nine-speed automatic. Yeah efficiency is in, drag racing is out. Most of GM's suite of safety- and technology-equipment will be either standard or available as an option (see press release after the "read more" jump). Buick's new Encore GX ST is an attractive option for those of who want a little lux in our mini-sized rides. The new Encore should be at your local Buick dealer now, Covid-19 allowing.

Source: Pics and press release courtesy of Buick.