This stunning 2021 Buick Encore GX Essence in Chili Red Metallic combines style, efficiency, and advanced technology in a compact crossover that's ready for any drive. With just under 30,000 miles, this well-maintained vehicle delivers an exceptional blend of comfort and capability with its turbocharged engine and intuitive AWD system.
- AWD with excellent traction control
- Blind Spot Monitor for enhanced safety awareness
- CLEAN CARFAX history
- Leather interior with heated front seats
- Head-Up Display for convenient information access
- Adaptive Cruise Control for effortless highway driving
- HD Surround Vision camera system
- 18" Machined Aluminum Wheels
- Hands-Free Power Liftgate for convenient cargo access
- 8" Diagonal Buick Infotainment System with navigation
The ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine paired with a 9-Speed Automatic transmission delivers an impressive 26 city and 29 highway mpg, making this Encore GX both economical and spirited. Inside, you'll find leather-appointed seats with power adjustments, dual-zone automatic climate control, SiriusXM satellite radio, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Safety features include multiple airbags, electronic stability control, automatic parking assist with braking, and OnStar emergency communication services.
Visit us today to experience the sophistication and reliability of this exceptional Buick Encore GX. This is the perfect opportunity to drive home in a vehicle that truly stands out.
Used 2021 BuickEncore GX Essence
- Exterior Color
- Chili Red
- Interior Color
- Whisper Beige With Ebony Interior Accents
- Odometer
- 29,784 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 26/29 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- I-3 cyl
- VIN
- KL4MMGSL7MB130531
- Stock Number
- LAMB130531
Highlighted Features
- Lane departure
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Split folding rear seat
- Memory seat
- Heated front seats
- Perimeter/approach lights
Included Packages & Accessories
- Preferred Equipment Group 1SL
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Radio data system
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear window defroster
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Ride & Handling Suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Buick connected services capable
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear side impact airbag
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Roof rack: rails only
- Spoiler
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Front Center Armrest
- Heated front seats
- Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
- Power passenger seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- 18" Machined Aluminum Wheels
- Alloy wheels
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.17 Final Drive Axle Ratio
- *CLEAN CARFAX
- *LEATHER INTERIOR
- *AWD
- *Blind Spot Monitor
- Advanced Technology Package
- Convenience Package
- Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package
- 2 USB Ports w/Auxiliary Input Jack
- Enhanced Performance 6-Speaker System
- Memory Card Receptacle
- Radio: 8" Diagonal Buick Infotainment System
- Radio: 8" Diagonal Buick Infotainment System w/Nav
- SiriusXM Radio
- SiriusXM w/360L
- 6-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- Hands Free Power Liftgate
- Head-Up Display
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Parking Assist w/Braking
- HD Surround Vision
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Rear Camera Mirror Washer
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- Wireless Charging
- 2-Way Front Passenger Power Lumbar
- 2-Way Power Driver Lumbar Control
- Front Bucket Seats
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Front Intermittent RainSense Wipers
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Buick connected services capable
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/55HR18.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 225/55HR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: leather
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-3
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 1.3L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 26mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 28mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 29mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 13.2gal.
- Horsepower: 155hp @ 5,600RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto
- Number of valves: 12
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
- Transmission: 9 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (min): 191mm (7.5")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Engine bore x stroke: 79.0mm x 91.0mm (3.11" x 3.58")
- Engine displacement: 1.3 L
- Engine horsepower: 155hp @ 5,600RPM
- Engine torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,814mm (71.4")
- Exterior height: 1,628mm (64.1")
- Exterior length: 4,354mm (171.4")
- Front headroom: 1,008mm (39.7")
- Front hiproom: 1,318mm (51.9")
- Front legroom: 1,039mm (40.9")
- Front shoulder room: 1,407mm (55.4")
- GVWR: 2,000kg (4,409lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 1,422 L (50 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 665 L (23 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 968mm (38.1")
- Rear hiproom: 1,207mm (47.5")
- Rear legroom: 914mm (36.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,361mm (53.6")
- Wheelbase: 2,596mm (102.2")
- Appearance: analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert warning
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Cross Traffic Alert warning
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Traction control
Standard Features
- Radio: 8" Diagonal Buick Infotainment System w/Nav
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- HD Surround Vision
- Head-Up Display
- Automatic Parking Assist w/Braking
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Rear Camera Mirror Washer
- Wireless Charging
- Front Intermittent RainSense Wipers
- Hands Free Power Liftgate
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- 2-Way Power Driver Lumbar Control
- 6-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- 2-Way Front Passenger Power Lumbar
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Memory Card Receptacle
- SiriusXM w/360L
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
- Enhanced Performance 6-Speaker System
- 2 USB Ports w/Auxiliary Input Jack
- SiriusXM Radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Perfect all around vehicle
By Sir John the Merciful on 8/5/2026 11:59:26 PM
Perfect all around vehicle for a single or married couple with no children. Excellent gas mileage, handles well in the snow. Turns on a dime and you can park it anywhere. - 4.0
Mostly happy
By L w c on 6/25/2026 3:26:49 PM
Buick encore gx avenir 2026 I like the car nice looking car drives good a little crowded in the seats hard to get to the seat belts happy with the fuel milage I don't like the extra thumping road noise that is my thing I don't like maybe it can be dealt with - 4.0
Thumping noise
By Lonnie on 6/23/2026 1:00:50 AM
There is a thumping under the car when driving over a small raised place on the road had this since I bought the car home had it at the dealership for this problem several times they say no problem when they drive the car they don't hear anything out of the order very anointing to me and I am ashamed for someone to ride in a new car with that noise got to be fixed
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