Now that we are starting to see the differences between the Buick Encore and the Buick Encore GX, it’s time to slip behind the wheel and see what’s inside.
The 2020 Buick Encore 1SV and Preferred
The Buick Encore is available in two trim levels. First, the base model is known as the 1SV. It comes with a fold-flat front passenger seat, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, keyless ignition/entry, and a 60/40 split-folding back row. Air conditioning, power accessories, and cruise control are also standard. The infotainment interface is displayed on an 8-inch touchscreen that operates with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 4G LTE Wifi hotspot, and Bluetooth connectivity. You can charge your mobile devices via either of the two USB ports, and you can listen to music through the 6-speaker sound system.
The second trim is called the Preferred. It offers a few safety upgrades including rear cross-traffic alert, remote start technology, and blindspot monitoring. It also comes with protective floor mats and a cargo cover. The Preferred has many available options that the 1SV does not. For example, you can add features such as a cargo area tray for optimized organization, a front footwell, cupholder lighting, and a 120-volt power outlet.
The 2020 Buick Encore GX 1SV, Select, and Essence
On the other hand, the 2020 Buick Encore GX is only offered in three trim levels. Here, we skip right over the 1SV trim and kick things off with the Preferred trim as the base model. Featuring keyless ignition/entry, air conditioning, and cruise control, this model also comes with a fold-flat front passenger seat and 60/40 split-folding rear seats. The infotainment system carries over from the Encore. It offers the same high-tech features, including Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a 4G LTE Wifi hotspot. OnStar telematics is also included. You can even charge up to two mobile devices using the dual USB ports.
The second trim is the mid-level Select model. This adds remote start technology, power-adjustable/heated front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, and some additional safety features. These added systems include rear cross-traffic alert, lane-change alert, and blindspot monitoring. Lastly, the top-tier trim is the Essence. This beauty comes with a leather-wrapped/heated steering wheel and full leather seating. A 120-volt power outlet is located on the backside of the center storage console, and an air ionizer helps to keep the cabin smelling clean and fresh.
Available Packages for the Encore GX
While there are a few stand-alone options that you can add the Encore, the Encore GX has a plethora of packages that you can add. On the Preferred base trim, you can add the Cold Weather Package that includes remote start technology, heated seats, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. You can also add a Safety Package that adds blindspot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and parking sensors. There is also an available Sport Touring Package that adds remote start technology, roof rails, and sporty exterior accents.
On the Select model, you can add the Advanced Technology Package that includes rear parking sensors, a navigation system, a Head-Up Display, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera system. You can also add the Experience Package that includes a sunroof, a navigation system, and an HD rearview camera. Finally, the Essence model can come with any of these packages plus extra add-ons like a hands-free liftgate, a wireless charging pad, and more.
