New 2026 Buick Encore GX for Sale in Tampa, FL
Shop the new 2026 Buick Encore GX at Rivard Buick GMC, your Tampa-area Buick dealer serving Brandon, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and buyers across Florida and nationwide. The Encore GX is a premium subcompact SUV with available all-wheel drive, two turbocharged engines, and Buick's new Virtual Cockpit display. Compare Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir trims, features, and pricing below.
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2026 Buick Encore GX Overview
The new 2026 Buick Encore GX is a premium subcompact SUV that adds available all-wheel drive and a more traditional, roomy shape to the small-Buick formula. With two turbocharged engines, up to 50.2 cubic feet of cargo space, and Buick's new Virtual Cockpit display, it is a practical, upscale daily driver for Tampa Bay. Rivard Buick GMC stocks the new Encore GX in Tampa across all three trims.
We serve buyers across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, and Manatee counties, including Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Carrollwood, Plant City, Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Bradenton. We also deliver across Florida and ship nationwide.
Rivard Buick GMC is the #1 volume Buick and GMC dealer in Florida and the #2 Buick GMC dealer in the nation. That means deeper Encore GX inventory, more configurations in stock, and pricing backed by real volume. Every new Encore GX comes with our One Price Promise: one fair, upfront price on every vehicle, with no haggling and no negotiation.
Why Buy Your New 2026 Encore GX from Rivard Buick GMC
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2026 Buick Encore GX Trim Levels and Starting MSRP
The new 2026 Encore GX comes in three trim levels. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available across the lineup; AWD models use a nine-speed automatic while front-wheel-drive models use a CVT.
| Trim | Starting MSRP* | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred | $26,200 | 1.2L turbo, 11-inch touchscreen, remote start, LED taillights, satellite radio |
| Sport Touring (ST) | $27,400 | 1.3L turbo, 18-inch black wheels, gloss-black grille, flat-bottom wheel, leatherette |
| Avenir | $31,700 | 1.3L turbo, 19-inch wheels, perforated leather, dual-zone climate, available Bose audio |
*Starting MSRP shown is for front-wheel drive and excludes the destination freight charge (about $1,395), taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. AWD adds roughly $1,600 to $2,000. Pricing varies by options and is subject to change. Your actual Rivard price is set by our One Price Promise. Get pre-approved or contact us for current numbers.
Engines and Performance
- 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder: 137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft of torque. Standard on Preferred, paired with a CVT.
- 1.3L turbocharged three-cylinder: 155 horsepower, 174 lb-ft of torque. Standard on Sport Touring and Avenir, optional on Preferred.
- Front-wheel drive uses a CVT; available all-wheel drive uses a nine-speed automatic and adds a Snow/Ice drive mode. EPA-estimated around 30 mpg combined.
Technology and Interior
- Virtual Cockpit System with an 11-inch HD touchscreen and an 8-inch digital gauge cluster.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Alexa Built-In standard.
- QuietTuning active noise cancellation; available 7-speaker Bose premium audio on ST and Avenir.
- Standard safety: automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and forward collision alert, with available adaptive cruise control and rear cross-traffic braking.
- Cargo: 23.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats, expanding to 50.2 cubic feet with them folded.
What Is New for the 2026 Buick Encore GX
- A new Brilliant Red exterior color and expanded two-tone options across more trims.
- LED taillights now standard across the lineup, plus grille refinements.
- The Virtual Cockpit System (11-inch touchscreen plus 8-inch cluster) with standard wireless smartphone integration and Alexa Built-In.
- Added driver-assistance features such as lane-change alert and rear cross-traffic braking.
Color availability varies by trim; contact Rivard Buick GMC for current build options.
Serving Tampa Bay, Florida, and Nationwide
Rivard Buick GMC is your Tampa-area source for the new 2026 Buick Encore GX, with easy access from Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Carrollwood, Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Bradenton. Buyers from Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Naples, and across Florida choose Rivard for our inventory, volume pricing, and One Price Promise, and we ship nationwide. Rivard also carries a full pre-owned inventory. See how the Encore GX compares on our Buick comparison page.
2026 Buick Encore GX Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 2026 Buick Encore GX cost?
The 2026 Encore GX starts around $26,200 MSRP for the Preferred, $27,400 for the Sport Touring, and $31,700 for the Avenir in front-wheel drive, before destination, taxes, and fees. AWD adds roughly $1,600 to $2,000. Your actual price at Rivard is set by our One Price Promise.
Does the Encore GX have all-wheel drive?
Yes. AWD is available across the lineup and uses a nine-speed automatic, while front-wheel-drive models use a CVT.
What engines does the 2026 Encore GX offer?
A 1.2L turbo three-cylinder (137 hp) standard on Preferred, and a 1.3L turbo three-cylinder (155 hp, 174 lb-ft) standard on Sport Touring and Avenir and optional on Preferred.
How is the Encore GX different from the Envista?
The Encore GX offers available all-wheel drive and a more traditional, roomier shape with more cargo space, while the Envista is front-wheel drive only with a sleeker, coupe-style roofline at a lower price.
Do you sell the Encore GX outside Tampa?
Yes. Rivard Buick GMC serves the Tampa Bay area, delivers across Florida, and ships nationwide.