2023 Buick Essence Essence

Dealership Vehicle Description
Performance & Specs
Interior
Exterior
Safety

Every vehicle includes our Steele Standard value package at no additional charge. The price you see is the price you pay. Zero hidden fees.

- Power moonroof
- 18 aluminum wheels with chrome inserts
- Hands-free power liftgate
- 8-way power driver seat with memory
- 8-way power front passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Leather-appointed seat trim
- Automatic temperature control with front dual zone
- 8 touchscreen infotainment system with SiriusXM
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Heated steering wheel
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- All-wheel electronic stability control
- OnStar and Buick connected services

This 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence combines practical design with thoughtful comfort features. The black exterior presents a refined appearance, while the turbocharged 1.3L engine delivers responsive performance paired with efficient fuel economy at 29 city and 32 highway miles per gallon. The continuously variable transmission provides smooth acceleration and seamless shifting in all driving conditions.

Step inside and discover a well-appointed cabin designed for your daily commute or weekend adventures. The leather-appointed seats feature 8-way power adjustment with memory settings, ensuring every driver finds their ideal position. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel add comfort during colder months, while dual-zone automatic climate control keeps passengers comfortable throughout the cabin.

Technology enhances convenience and connectivity with the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system offering SiriusXM satellite radio and integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via wireless connection. Steering wheel-mounted audio controls keep your attention on the road, and the hands-free power liftgate simplifies loading and unloading cargo.

Safety remains a priority with comprehensive features including Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and a full suite of airbags. Electronic stability control with traction management works continuously to maintain vehicle stability, while four-wheel disc brakes with ABS provide confident stopping power. OnStar connectivity and Buick connected services offer additional peace of mind.

The Experience Buick Package elevates the ownership experience with the power moonroof and distinctive 18-inch wheels featuring chrome inserts. These premium touches, combined with the vehicle's efficient turbocharged engine and spacious interior, create a compact crossover that balances style, comfort, and practicality for today's driver.

We invite you to visit our showroom to experience this Encore GX firsthand. Our team is ready to answer your questions and help you discover why this 2023 model offers excellent value in the compact crossover segment.

Price does not include tax, title, license, registration, dealer documentary fee, or dealer installed accessories

Axle
5.45 final drive ratio
Brake
electronic parking
Brakes
4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Brakes
front and rear, electric
Capless fuel fill
Coolant protection
engine
Driver shift control
Engine air filtration monitor
Engine control
stop/start system
Engine control
stop/start system disable switch, non-latching
Engine
ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo (GM-estimated 155 hp [115 kW] @ 5,600 rpm / 174 lb-ft torque [236 Nm] @ 1,600 rpm FWD/AWD models)
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel system
electronic, returnless
Keyless start
push button
Steering
power, variable effort, electric
Suspension
Ride and Handling
Trailering provisions includes 4-wire electrical harness and 4-pin sealed connector
Transmission
Continuously Variable (CVT)

Air conditioning
dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger
Antenna
roof-mounted
Armrest
rear center
Assist handle with coat hook
front passenger
Assist handles
rear outboard
Audio system feature
6-speaker system, enhanced performance
Audio system
8 diagonal Buick Infotainment System includes multi-touch display, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones and Wireless Apple Carplay/Wireless Android Auto for compatible phones
AUX heater
electric, heating/defroster
Buick Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
Cargo security cover
rear, stowable under rear cargo load floor
Compass display
Console
floor, with armrest
Cruise control
electronic with set and resume speed
Defogger
rear-window, electric
Display
ECO drive assistance
Door locks
power with lockout protection
Door sill plate cover
front
Glovebox
dual
Headrests
2-way adjustable, up/down, driver and front passenger
HVAC duct
underneath rear right-passenger seat
Key system
2 keys
Keyless Open includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry
Knee bolster
driver and front passenger
Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
Lighting
interior, dimming instrument panel cluster
Lighting
interior, overhead courtesy dual reading lamp
Lighting
interior, roof, rear courtesy
Lighting
rear cargo compartment lamp
Map pocket
driver seatback
Map pocket
front passenger seatback, lateral mesh
Noise control system
active noise cancellation
Power outlet
120-volt, located on the rear of center console
Remote panic alarm
Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry
Seat adjuster
2-way power driver lumbar control
Seat adjuster
driver 8-way power
Seat
rear 40/60 split-bench, folding (60 percent on passenger side)
Seatback
front passenger flat-folding
Seats
front bucket
Seats
heated driver and front passenger (Beginning with start of production, vehicles will be forced to include (00V) Not Equipped with Heated Driver and Front Passenger Seats, which removes heated driver and front passenger seats. See dealer for details or the window label for the features on a specific vehicle.)
Sensor
cabin humidity
Shift knob
satin silver and chrome
SiriusXM Radio enjoy a Platinum Plan trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music
plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the SiriusXM app, online and at home on compatible connected devices is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental (FDR) use. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. See the SiriusXM Customer Agreement at www.siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and availability are subject to change.)
Speedometer
miles/kilometers, miles odometer
Steering column
tilt and telescopic, adjustable
Steering wheel controls mounted audio
cruise control, Driver Information Center, Forward Collision Alert gap adjust and phone interface controls
Steering wheel
heated (Beginning with start of production, vehicles will be forced to include (00G) Not Equipped with Heated Steering Wheel, which removes heated steering wheel. See dealer for details or the window label for the features on a specific vehicle.)
Steering wheel
leather-wrapped 3-spoke, color-keyed with theft-deterrent locking feature
Theft-deterrent system
electrical, unauthorized entry
Universal Home Remote
USB charging ports
2 (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C), charging only
USB ports
2 (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C) with auxiliary input jack (Included with (IOR) 8 diagonal Buick Infotainment System. Not available with (MCR) Memory card receptacle.)
Visors
driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered, sliding
Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
Window
power with driver Express-Up/Down
Window
power with front passenger Express-Down
Windows
power, rear with Express-Down
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto

Door handles
body-color with chrome strips
Door pillar trim
blackout
Fascia
front and rear (Not available with (GFC) Sport Touring Package.)
Fog lamps
front, LED
Glass
acoustic, laminated windshield
Glass
deep-tinted
Headlamp control
automatic on and off
Headlamp control
IntelliBeam auto high beam
Headlamps
LED
Lamp
LED center high-mounted stop/brake lamp
Liftgate
manual
Luggage rack
side rails, roof-mounted
Mechanical jack with tools
Mirrors
outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding
Moldings
upper side window, chrome roofline and gloss Black beltline
QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of acoustically enhanced windshield and side glass
along with numerous noise canceling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin
Shutters
front lower grille, active front
Tail lamps
LED
Tire
compact spare 16 (40.3 cm), located under cargo floor
Tires
225/55R18 all-season, blackwall
Wheel
spare, 16 (40.6 cm) steel
Wheels
18 (45.7 cm) machined aluminum with High Gloss Dark Android pockets
Windshield
solar absorbing
Wiper
rear intermittent

Airbag
Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Airbags
frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, seat-mounted side-impact and head-curtain for front and rear seating positions (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Brake lining wear indicator
Daytime Running Lamps
Signature LED
Door locks
rear child security
Following Distance Indicator
Forward Collision Alert
Front Pedestrian Braking
Horn
dual note tone
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) for child restraint seats
second row, 2 lower anchors for outboard seating positions only, 3 top tether anchors for all 3 seating positions
OnStar and Buick connected services capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
Seat belt
3-point, driver with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable
Seat belt
3-point, front passenger with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable
Seat belts
3-point, rear, all seating positions
StabiliTrak
stability control system
Teen Driver a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob
to help encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain available vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
Tire Fill Alert (Does not monitor spare tire.)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
manual learn (Does not monitor spare tire.)