Interior Color
Ebony With Ebony Interior Accents, Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
Mileage15,990
City/Highway26/29 MPG
EngineECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine
TransmissionAutomatic / AWD
Fuel TypeGasoline Fuel
Highlighted Features
Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
Bluetooth®
Heated Steering Wheel
Remote Start
4WD/AWD
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Aux Input
Heated Seats
Keyless Entry
Leather Seats
Power Tailgate/Liftgate
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Auto Dimming Mirror
Automatic High Beams
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Sunroof/Moonroof
Wireless Phone Charging
Blind Spot Monitor
Forward Collision Warning
Parking Assistance
Rear View Camera
Satellite Radio
Entertainment System
Turbo Charged Engine
Cruise Control
Dealer Comments
Certified Pre-owned 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence
At Johnson Motors of St. Croix Falls --- a dealership with a century of trusted service and community reputation --- we're pleased to offer this 2023 Buick Encore GX Essence. This compact-SUV offers a refined blend of comfort, modern features, and daily-driver practicality --- perfect for commuting, errands, or weekend trips.
Key Features & Highlights
Compact & Easy to Maneuver --- Its smaller footprint makes parking and driving around town easy, while still giving you SUV-style versatility.
Premium Trim Comfort & Features --- As the Essence trim, the Encore GX delivers upgraded amenities and a well-appointed interior compared with base models --- giving you value and refinement.
Versatile for Everyday Use --- A mix of efficient powertrain, manageable size, and practical cargo/passenger space makes this GX a balanced option for individuals or small families.
Modern Utility & Value --- As a 2023 model, it benefits from newer-vehicle features and styling, but as a used vehicle, it offers value and affordability that a brand-new SUV can't always match.
Backed by Trusted Dealership Legacy --- Purchasing from Johnson Motors means you get a vehicle supported by 100 years of customer service, local reputation, and long-term support.
Why It's a Smart Choice
You want a compact SUV that's comfortable, practical, and easy to drive --- ideal for commuting, errands, or city/suburban living.
Buick® Infotainment System with 8" diagonal color touch-screen
8" diagonal color touch-screen1
Bluetooth娨2 streaming audio for music and select phones
Wireless Apple CarPlay™ capability for compatible phones3
Wireless Android Auto™ capability for compatible phone4
USB port(s) to play stored audio files through your vehicle's audio system
Allows you to pair two phones simultaneously
Personalize your drive time with embedded apps5 from some of your favorite partners. Explore apps for streaming music, books, weather and more
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
Can use Apple CarPlay1 and Android Auto2 wirelessly
Wi-Fi® hotspot capable
Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
Noise control system, active noise cancellation
6-speaker audio system with amplifier
Speakers are positioned throughout the cabin for outstanding sound quality and an enjoyable listening experience
Includes amplifier for enhanced performance
SiriusXM® 3-month Platinum Trial Subscription
The ultimate entertainment experience1
Expertly curated ad-free music and exclusive artist created music channels
Premium sports coverage with live play-by-plays from every major sport, and sports talk including official league and college conference channels
You also get Howard Stern, exclusive comedy, talk and news
Discover even more when you stream on the SXM App, with Xtra music channels for any mood or activity, podcasts including SiriusXM originals, personalized Pandora stations and SiriusXM video
Antenna, roof-mounted
Moldings, upper side window, chrome roofline and gloss Black beltline
Door handles, body-color with chrome strips
QuietTuning™
Buick QuietTuning™ combines several technologies to help reduce, block and absorb unwanted sounds for a quiet interior
Includes Active Noise Cancellation
IntelliBeam
Automatically turns on and off your vehicle's high beam headlamps according to surrounding traffic conditions
The automatic high beams will stay on until a sensor detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps or preceding vehicle's taillamps
Glass, deep-tinted
Moldings, bodyside, Black Carbon Metallic (Not available with (GFC) Sport Touring Package. Replaced with (BRP) Dark Anderson Silver Metallic bodyside moldings when (GP5) White Frost Tricoat exterior color is ordered.)
Wheel, spare, 16" (40.6 cm) steel
Headlamp control, automatic on and off
Fascia, front and rear (Not available with (GFC) Sport Touring Package.)
Mechanical jack with tools
Lamp, LED center high-mounted stop/brake lamp
Windshield, solar absorbing
Automatic on/off LED headlamps with delay feature
LED lighting helps increase vehicle's visibility to other drivers, especially in low-light conditions
Exterior lamps control automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions
When you park and exit the vehicle, the automatic delay feature allows the headlamps to remain on to light your way
Once the ignition is turned off, headlamps will turn off automatically, after a set amount of time, to help save battery life
Delay settings are customizable
LED tail lamps
LED with low-profile design
Last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs
Help improve visibility in low-light conditions
Glass, acoustic, laminated windshield
Tire, compact spare 16" (40.3 cm), located under cargo floor
Heated power outside mirrors
Manual folding
Tires, 225/55R18 all-season, blackwall
Bumper, front with chrome accents (Replaced with (VHU) front sport bumper when (GFC) Sport Touring Package is ordered.)
LED fog lamps
Help minimize glare in adverse driving conditions
Wipers, front intermittent with pulse washers (Replaced by (CE1) Rainsense wipers when (CWM) Convenience Package is ordered.)
Roof-mounted side rails
Enhances the appearance of your vehicle
Provides attachment points for accessory roof-mounted cargo solutions
May require additional optional equipment
Door pillar trim, blackout
Shutters, front lower grille, active front
Bumper, rear with chrome accents (Replaced with (VPS) rear sport bumper when (GFC) Sport Touring Package is ordered.)
Wiper, rear intermittent
Panoramic power moonroof
Tilts upwards or slides back for extra ventilation
A power sunshade can be closed when you want to block light from entering the cabin from above
May require additional optional equipment
18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with chrome inserts
Part of the Experience Buick Package
Paired with all-season blackwall tires
May require additional optional equipment
License plate bracket, front
Hands-Free Power Liftgate
LED projection marks the activation spot under the rear bumper
May require additional optional equipment
Sapphire Metallic
In-vehicle Air Ionizer
Purifies the air in the interior of the vehicle
Power windows
Driver with express-up/down
Front passenger with express-down
Rear windows include express-down feature
Steering wheel controls mounted audio, cruise control, Driver Information Center, Forward Collision Alert gap adjust and phone interface controls
Map pocket, front passenger seatback, lateral mesh
Compass display
Knee bolster, driver and front passenger
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered, sliding
Remote Start
Start your vehicle remotely and step into a comfortably warmed or cooled vehicle, depending on the weather
May require additional optional equipment
Key system
Includes 2 fobs
Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way power lumbar
HVAC duct, underneath rear right-passenger seat
Console, floor, with armrest
Door locks, power with lockout protection
Headrests, 2-way adjustable, up/down, driver and front passenger
Speedometer, miles/kilometers, miles odometer
Map pocket, driver seatback
Memory settings
Save preferences for up to two drivers for the outside mirrors and driver seat position
Climate control, automatic dual-zone
Cools and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle
Allows individual climate settings for both driver and front passenger
Steering column, tilt and telescopic, adjustable
AUX heater, electric, heating/defroster
Remote panic alarm
Seats, front bucket (STD)
Glovebox, dual
Universal Home Remote
Assist handles, rear outboard
8-way power fold flat front passenger seat with power lumbar
Forward and back
Up and down
Tilt seat cushion back and upright
Includes 2-way power lumbar
Manual recline
Folds flat for a variety of passenger and cargo carrying configurations
10-way power driver seat with power lumbar
Forward and back
Up and down
Tilt seat cushion back and upright
Recline seatback up and down
Includes 2-way power lumbar
May require additional optional equipment
Display, ECO drive assistance
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.)
Cargo cover
Removable, helps keep items out of sight, offering security and privacy
Seatback, front passenger flat-folding
Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down
Door sill plate cover, front
Assist handle
Front passenger with coat hook
Charging-only USB ports
2 ports (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C)1
Located on back of center console
Buick® Connected Access capable
Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
Leather-appointed seat trim
Cruise control
Maintains a selected speed while driving
Set and resume speed functions
Steering-wheel mounted controls to easily maintain and manage cruising speed
40/60 split-folding rear bench seat
Can fold one or both sides down
40 driver-side split and 60 passenger-side split
Combined with the fold flat passenger seat, enables the vehicle to accommodate objects up to 8 feet long diagonally
Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle
Includes 4-way manual-adjustable headrests for outboard seating positions
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Separate buttons on the climate control panel allow you to choose from 3 levels of warmth
Beginning with start of production, certain vehicles will not be equipped with heated driver and front passenger seats. Feature will not function on certain models without dealer retrofit. Contact a dealer for details or check the window label for the features on a specific vehicle
May require additional optional equipment
Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
Automatically dims the inside rearview mirror when it senses bright light from behind
Lighting, rear cargo compartment lamp
Lighting, interior, roof, rear courtesy
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
Heated for added comfort
Beginning with start of production, vehicles will not be equipped Heated Steering Wheel. Contact a dealer for details or check the window label for the features on a specific vehicle.
All-weather floor liners
Additional floor coverage over factory floor mats
Covers both first and second rows
Features the Buick® logo
Replaces factory floor mats
Ebony with Ebony interior accents, Leather-appointed seat trim
GVWR, 4409 lbs. (2000 kg)
All-wheel drive
Selectable AWD (non-latching) system
Helps you stay in control in low-traction situations like rain, sleet and snow
Allows drivers to activate or deactivate AWD system depending on weather situations or needs enabling improved fuel efficiency
The system constantly monitors all 4 of the vehicle's wheels and makes adjustments for maximum traction in a wide range of challenging driving conditions
Electric brakes
Driver shift control
Ride and Handling suspension
Fully independent suspension is tuned for a smooth ride and optimum handling
4-wheel antilock disc brakes
Help reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking on most slippery surfaces
Keyless start, push button
Brake, electronic parking
Axle, 3.17 final drive ratio
Fuel system, electronic, returnless
Capless fuel fill
Helps keep your hands clean of dirt and fuel during fill ups
Prevents paint scratches that can result from a tethered fuel cap
Creates a tight seal around the fuel-pump nozzle when the nozzle is fully inserted
Trailering equipment
4-wire electrical harness and 4-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer's lights to your vehicle
Optional trailer hitch makes your vehicle trailer-ready
Up to 1,000 lbs. towing capacity1
Steering, power, variable effort, electric
Emissions, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington state requirements
Buick Driver Confidence
Automatic Emergency Braking1
Front Pedestrian Braking1
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning1
Forward Collision Alert1
Following Distance Indicator1
IntelliBeam® headlamps with auto high beam1
Experience Buick® Package
Panoramic tilt-sliding power moonroof
18" Medium Android High Gloss wheels with chrome inserts
Essence Preferred Equipment Group includes standard equipment
Safety Package II
Rear Cross Traffic Alert1
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone 1
Hands-Free Power Liftgate Package
Hands-Free power programmable with LED logo-projection
May require additional optional equipment
LED Daytime Running Lamps
Illuminate when your vehicle is running and headlamps are off
3 Years of OnStar® and Connected Services Plan
Receive 3 years of the OnStar and Connected Services Premium Plan, including the Connected Vehicle Plan1 and the OnStar Safety & Security Plan2
Connected Vehicle Plan includes connectivity for available In-Vehicle apps, Remote Access Plan and In-Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot data
OnStar Safety & Security Plan includes access to the OnStar Guardian App3, Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Assistance
Horn, dual note tone
Door locks, rear child security
OnStar® and Buick® Connected Services capable
Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
Airbag system
Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger1
Knee airbags for driver and front passenger1
Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for all outboard seating positions1
Head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions1
Includes Passenger Sensing System which automatically switches the front passenger seat frontal airbag and knee airbag on or off and illuminates a status light that indicates whether the airbags are on or off1
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
Forward Collision Alert
Can warn you if it detects a potential front-end collision with a vehicle you're following so you can quickly take action1
It can also provide a tailgating alert if you're following a vehicle much too closely
Seat belt, 3-point, front passenger with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable
Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Uses a brief, gentle steering wheel turn to alert you when you may be unintentionally drifting out of detected lane lines, so you can steer to stay safely in your lane1
If needed, you may receive additional Lane Departure Warning alerts
System alerts do not occur if you're using your turn signal or it detects you may be intentionally leaving your lane
Rear Vision Camera
Shows you an image of the area directly behind your vehicle when you're in Reverse at low speeds1
Selectable dynamic guidelines laid over the display image assist in parking maneuvers by showing the vehicle's path
This may help you park and avoid nearby objects
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.)
Following Distance Indicator
Displays the gap time in seconds between your vehicle and a detected vehicle you're following1
This can help you decide if you're following much too closely
Seat belt, 3-point, driver with load limiter and pretensioners, height adjustable
Tire Fill Alert
Provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle when inflating an under inflated tire to the recommended tire pressure1
Requires vehicle to be started and driver door closed
Teen Driver
This configurable feature lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob to help encourage better driving behavior
It can limit certain vehicle features, and automatically turns on certain safety systems if vehicle is equipped
An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Monitors the pressure in each tire and alerts you if there is a low-pressure condition in one or more of the tires1
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
Can provide side-mirror visual alerts when a detected moving vehicle is quickly approaching or is in your side blind zone1
It can help you avoid lane change collisions
May require additional optional equipment
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Can warn you of detected left or right cross traffic behind your vehicle when you're in Reverse1
May require additional optional equipment
Brake lining wear indicator
Automatic Emergency Braking
Works with Forward Collision Alert to help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a detected vehicle you're following1
Camera technology is used to automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking
This feature works at speeds below 50 mph
Front Pedestrian Braking
Can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a pedestrian it detects directly ahead of you1
It provides pedestrian alerts and can even automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking
The system works at speeds below 50 mph during the daytime
It has limited nighttime and low visibility performance
ESSENCE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes standard equipment
EBONY WITH EBONY INTERIOR ACCENTS LEATHER-APPOINTED SEAT TRIM
EXPERIENCE BUICK PACKAGE includes (C3U) power moonroof and (RQK) 18 Medium Android High Gloss wheels with chrome inserts
TRANSMISSION 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC 9T4X GEN 1 (STD)
LPO ALL-WEATHER FLOOR LINERS
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE includes (UKG) Automatic Parking Assist with braking (DRZ) Rear Camera Mirror (CWA) Rear Camera Mirror Washer (K4C) Wireless Charging and (CE1) Rainsense wipers
LIFTGATE POWER HANDS FREE
SAFETY PACKAGE II includes (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert and (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
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 (STD)
SEATS FRONT BUCKET (STD)
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
WHEELS 18 (45.7 CM) ALUMINUM MEDIUM ANDROID HIGH GLOSS with chrome inserts
HANDS-FREE POWER LIFTGATE PACKAGE includes (TC2) Hands-free power liftgate
