2023 Buick Encore GX Select

The 2023 Encore GX is Buick's smallest crossover, a subcompact that slots below the Envision and Enclave. It competes with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Kia Seltos, and Mazda CX-30 in the subcompact crossover segment. The Encore GX rides smoothly and handles with a light, easy feel that suits city driving. The cabin is quiet for the class, with comfortable front seats and a practical amount of cargo space. The Select is the base trim, so you skip the Preferred's extra power and available AWD, but you save a few thousand dollars and still get a well-equipped crossover. Its 1.2L I3 makes 137 horsepower and pairs with a CVT, which is fine for around-town driving but feels strained on highway merges. Heated front seats and a 10-way power driver seat are standard on the Select, features you'd usually have to pay extra for at this price point.