Discover Refined Practicality: The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred at Kruse Motors

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred arrives as a testament to intelligent design and accessible luxury, offering a sophisticated and agile choice for drivers in Marshall, Minnesota.

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At Kruse Motors, you'll find this stylish compact SUV delivers a premium experience without compromise. The Encore GX Preferred combines a sleek, modern exterior with a thoughtfully appointed interior, making every journey comfortable and connected. It’s the ideal blend of versatility for daily errands and capability for weekend escapes, all within Buick’s renowned commitment to quiet refinement.

Highlights of the 2026 Encore GX Preferred

Sleek Exterior Styling

Experience a compact SUV that captivates with its modern and refined exterior, showcasing confident lines and premium details.

Smart & Comfortable Cabin

Step into an interior designed for intelligence and comfort, providing ample space and thoughtful amenities for every passenger.

Dynamic Turbocharged Power

Benefit from efficient and responsive turbocharged engine options, delivering agile performance for urban commutes and highway adventures.

Advanced Connectivity Tech

Stay seamlessly connected on the go with advanced technology features, including an expansive infotainment screen and smartphone integration.

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred at Kruse Motors is crafted to elevate your daily driving experience with accessible luxury and practical innovation.

Nimble Performance for Every Journey

Efficient Powertrain Choices

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred offers efficient and responsive powertrain choices to suit your driving needs. Standard for front-wheel drive models is an ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo 3-cylinder engine, producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth continuously variable transmission (CVT). For those desiring more power and the confidence of all-wheel drive, an available ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo 3-cylinder engine delivers 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque, coupled with a responsive 9-speed automatic transmission.

2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred driving on a winding road, showcasing agile performance.

Agile Handling & Practical Capability

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred provides a composed and enjoyable driving experience, whether navigating urban streets or cruising on highways. Its precise steering and well-tuned suspension contribute to agile handling and a comfortable ride. When equipped with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, the Encore GX offers enhanced traction and stability, providing confidence during various weather conditions, including Minnesota's changing seasons. While primarily designed for passenger comfort and cargo versatility, the 2026 Buick Encore GX does offer light towing capability. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 1,000 pounds, allowing you to bring along small utility trailers or recreational equipment for your adventures.

• Efficient 1.2L Turbo or more powerful 1.3L Turbo engine options
• Smooth CVT for FWD or responsive 9-speed automatic for AWD
• Choice of FWD or available Intelligent AWD for confident handling
• Agile and comfortable ride quality
• Capable of light towing for added versatility

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Sophisticated Comfort Within the Cabin

An Inviting & Flexible Interior

The interior of the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred is designed to provide a comfortable and sophisticated environment for all occupants. It features plush cloth with leatherette seating, offering a tactile and inviting feel. The cabin layout is intuitive, emphasizing ease of use and ergonomic comfort. Thoughtful design elements create an open and airy atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant experience on both short commutes and longer journeys from Marshall. The 40/60 split-folding rear seats and an available flat-folding front-passenger seatback offer exceptional flexibility for carrying various cargo items.

• Comfortable cloth with leatherette seating
• Flexible seating and cargo configurations, including a flat-folding front passenger seatback
• Expansive Ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD color infotainment touchscreen
• Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Available heated front seats and heated steering wheel via the Comfort Package

2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred interior showcasing its comfortable seating and dashboard.

Seamless Technology Integration

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred boasts an impressive digital experience centered around an Ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen. This large display serves as the hub for the Buick Infotainment System, providing crisp visuals and intuitive controls. Complementing the central screen is an 8-inch diagonal reconfigurable Driver Information Center, presenting essential vehicle data directly in your line of sight. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility ensure effortless smartphone integration, allowing you to access your favorite apps, navigation, and music without cables. Buick’s QuietTuning technology, standard across all trims, uses active noise cancellation and acoustic laminated glass to create a remarkably serene cabin environment.

Explore the refined and technologically advanced interior of the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred at Kruse Motors.

Elegant Exterior: Form Meets Function

2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred front exterior with LED headlamps.

Modern Design & Signature Lighting

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred showcases a sleek and modern exterior design, characterized by its confident stance and clean lines. Its signature LED headlamps provide bright illumination and a distinctive visual signature. The body-color door handles with a chrome strip and 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels contribute to its sophisticated yet approachable appearance. This design communicates premium quality within the compact SUV segment.

Practicality in Every Detail

Every detail of the 2026 Encore GX Preferred's exterior is crafted for both style and functionality. Standard LED headlamps offer excellent visibility. Heated power outside mirrors are manually foldable and body-colored for a cohesive look. An available power liftgate adds convenience, allowing for easier access to the cargo area with the push of a button. The exterior dimensions and design of the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred are optimized for both urban maneuverability and everyday practicality. Its compact size makes parking and navigating tight city spaces effortless, while its thoughtful proportions ensure a comfortable interior and usable cargo volume. The available roof-mounted side rails (as part of accessory packages) enhance its utility, allowing for the easy attachment of cargo carriers for additional storage when needed for your Minnesota adventures.

• Sleek and modern exterior with signature LED headlamps
• 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels
• Available power liftgate for added convenience
• Heated power outside mirrors
• Compact dimensions for urban agility and easy parking

Witness the smart and elegant exterior of the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred firsthand at Kruse Motors.

Connectivity & Innovation at Your Fingertips

Intuitive Ultrawide Infotainment

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred is equipped with an impressive and intuitive infotainment system, highlighted by an Ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen. This expansive display serves as the central control hub, providing sharp graphics and responsive touch capabilities for all your entertainment, communication, and navigation needs. It integrates seamlessly into the modern cabin, putting essential information and entertainment at your fingertips.

2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred dashboard with digital displays.

Seamless Integration for Your Digital Life

Staying connected on the go is effortless in the 2026 Encore GX Preferred. It comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility, allowing you to project your smartphone’s interface onto the vehicle’s screen without the need for cumbersome cables. This provides easy access to your apps, maps, and music. Bluetooth audio streaming for two active devices is also standard, ensuring multiple passengers can enjoy their media. Available features like a wireless smartphone charging pad and an in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot further enhance connectivity, keeping you powered and connected wherever your journey takes you.

• Expansive Ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen
• Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Intuitive 8-inch diagonal digital Driver Information Center
• Available wireless smartphone charging and Wi-Fi hotspot
• Buick QuietTuning technology for a serene cabin experience

Stay connected, informed, and entertained with the cutting-edge technology of the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred. Visit Kruse Motors to explore these features.

Advanced Safety for Peace of Mind

Robust Safety Foundation

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred is built with a strong safety foundation, incorporating a robust body structure and a comprehensive airbag system to help protect occupants in the event of a collision.

Standard Buick Driver Confidence

Every Encore GX Preferred comes standard with Buick Driver Confidence, a suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies designed to enhance awareness and help prevent potential accidents.

Key Driver-Assistance Features

Includes Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and IntelliBeam Auto High Beams.

Enhanced Awareness Technologies

The standard Rear Vision Camera and available HD Surround Vision provide clear views of your surroundings, aiding in parking and maneuvering with confidence.

Drive with ultimate peace of mind knowing the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred is equipped with a full array of sophisticated safety innovations.

2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred Key Specifications

Attribute	Details
Seating Capacity	5 passengers
Engine Options	1.2L ECOTEC Turbo I3, 1.3L ECOTEC Turbo I3
Horsepower	137 hp (1.2L), 155 hp (1.3L)
Torque	162 lb-ft (1.2L), 174 lb-ft (1.3L)
Transmission	Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for FWD, 9-speed Automatic for AWD
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Max Towing Capacity	Up to 1,000 lbs (with proper equipment)
Cargo Volume (behind 2nd row)	23.5 cu ft
Max Cargo Volume	50.2 cu ft (with rear seats folded)
Infotainment Screen	Ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen
Driver Information Center	8-inch diagonal Digital Display
Standard Connectivity	Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto

These specifications highlight the Encore GX Preferred's balance of efficiency, comfort, and intelligent design.

Explore the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred Trim

The 2026 Buick Encore GX lineup offers distinct trim levels, with the Preferred trim serving as the sophisticated and well-equipped entry point. Kruse Motors in Marshall, Minnesota, is your prime destination to explore this appealing option.

Encore GX Preferred Highlights

This trim provides a strong foundation of accessible luxury and capability. It features the standard 1.2L ECOTEC Turbo engine (FWD) with a CVT, or an available 1.3L ECOTEC Turbo engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission (AWD). Key standard features include the Ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels, cloth with leatherette seating, and the full Buick Driver Confidence suite of safety technologies. It embodies modern sophistication with all the essentials for a connected and confident drive.

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The Preferred trim also allows for customization with available packages such as the Comfort Package (adding heated front seats, heated steering wheel, and power driver's seat) and the Advanced Technology Package (including Adaptive Cruise Control, HD Surround Vision, and wireless phone charging). Find your ideal 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred at Kruse Motors, your trusted dealership in Marshall, Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred

What's new for the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred?

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred largely carries over the significant updates from the prior model year, continuing to offer its refreshed styling, advanced Ultrawide 11-inch infotainment display, and a comprehensive suite of standard safety features.

What engine options are available in the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred?

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred comes standard with a 1.2L ECOTEC Turbo engine (FWD) and offers an available 1.3L ECOTEC Turbo engine (with AWD).

Is the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred all-wheel drive?

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) is standard on the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is available and typically paired with the 1.3L engine and 9-speed automatic transmission.

How much cargo space does the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred have?

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred offers 23.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, expanding to 50.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.

Does the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

Yes, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility are standard on the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred.

Where can I test drive the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred in Marshall, Minnesota?

You can test drive the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred at Kruse Motors in Marshall, Minnesota.

Your Next Adventure Awaits: Test Drive the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred!

Ready to experience the refined practicality and intuitive technology of the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred? Visit Kruse Motors in Marshall, Minnesota, to discover this exceptional compact SUV. With its modern design, comfortable interior, efficient turbocharged performance, and comprehensive safety features, the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred is perfectly suited for navigating both your daily routines and exciting adventures across Minnesota. Kruse Motors is your trusted partner for exploring this remarkable vehicle.

Our dedicated team at Kruse Motors is committed to providing an exceptional and personalized experience. We invite you to explore every innovative feature of the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred, from its responsive engine options and expansive Ultrawide 11-inch infotainment display to its versatile cabin and advanced Buick Driver Confidence safety technologies. We are here to answer all your questions and assist you in finding the perfect Encore GX to complement your lifestyle. Contact Kruse Motors today or stop by our showroom to schedule your personalized introduction and test drive of the 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred.

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