![]() This gives the GX the ability to swallow a wider swath of cargo items including kayaks, skis, and even a sheet of plywood. It manages to achieve this by not only folding down the rear seats, but also the front passenger seat which has been designed to serve as an extension of the cargo area. The GX also has a number of functional solutions embedded in its cabin design, with Buick designers wanting the CUV to trump many of its rivals in cargo space. The screen also comes with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, and even throws in all new Amazon Alexa software for better connectivity with certain smart technologies. Essence grade models like our tester come with a large infotainment screen, but the angled position it has can throw you off slightly on occasion, though it makes up for it by being very easy to use once your eyes get used to it. The 2020 Buick Encore GX shares its DNA with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, and while the exterior does an excellent job of hiding the familial link, the interior is more than eager to show off the family resemblance (for better or for worse.) The cabin itself has a handsome look, and there are even some occasional splashes of nice materials here and there but the dominant theme here is plastics and lots of it. Handsome interior features plenty of tech, cheap plastic Against rivals, the Encore GX is in a very interesting place, with the Buick being ahead of the Hyundai Kona in styling, and is actually on par with select Lexus and BMW models. It’s a pity that the rear bumper doesn’t quite follow the same script, though that’s partially resolved with the optional ST package. The liftgate itself is split into two sections via a well placed character line, and the Buick tri-shield is allowed to take center stage in the middle of the piece. The taillights are clearly inspired by some of the designs we have seen on Hyundai models, and they look very sharp for what they are. Wheras many of its rivals tend to go for function at the expense of being bland, the GX actually tries to standout. The side profile is the biggest giveaway to its Encore heritage, but that’s not a bad thing, with the roofline helping to create a sleek outline.Īrguably the biggest change is in the rear of the GX which breaks the mold of what we have come to expect in the CUV segment. Our Essence grade tester did not have the optional ST package, but in this instance, we didn’t think it needed it, especially with how the red paint contrasted nicely with the bigger grille and the slicker looking headlights. ![]() Here, the GX aims to spice things up a bit, and the front fascia is a prime example of this, with designers giving it a sportier and more assertive face. The smaller Encore looks like the sum of its parts, and that shows with a styling presence that is rather mundane and bland. When Buick decided to create the GX, they wanted to try and create a styling theme that not only linked it to its smaller corporate sibling, but also create a sportier looking entry.
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