Powering the 2026 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring is a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, delivering a smooth and responsive driving experience. Front-wheel drive comes standard, while available all-wheel drive gives drivers added confidence on varied road surfaces. Whether you're navigating city streets or weekend adventures, this powertrain is built for both efficiency and capability. GM-estimated fuel economy checks in at 29 city and 31 highway miles per gallon with front-wheel drive.

Step inside the Sport Touring and you'll immediately notice the attention to detail. The cabin features leatherette seating with perforated inserts and striking Santorini Blue accents, along with ST badging embroidered on the front-seat head restraints. A flat-bottom steering wheel adds a sporty touch to the driver-focused environment. Flexible seating configurations, including 40/60 split rear seats and an available flat-folding front-passenger seatback, make it easy to adapt the cabin to whatever you're hauling. Buick's signature QuietTuning technology helps keep unwanted road noise at bay, so every ride feels calm and composed.

The Sport Touring trim comes equipped with an ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen and infotainment display, complemented by a reconfigurable 8-inch diagonal Driver Information Center. Wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility and wireless Android Auto compatibility make it effortless to stay connected to your favorite apps on the go. The available Studio Series package adds another layer of visual and feature customization for drivers who want to make the Sport Touring uniquely their own. Drivers in Cathedral City will appreciate how seamlessly the Encore GX Sport Touring integrates modern connectivity into the daily commute.

Buick Driver Confidence comes standard across all Encore GX trims, including the Sport Touring, delivering a comprehensive suite of active safety and driver assistance features. Standard equipment includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, and IntelliBeam auto high beams. These features work together to help keep you, your passengers, and those around you safer on every drive. It's the kind of thoughtful protection you'd expect from a brand recognized by J.D. Power as the No. 1 mainstream brand for dependability.

The 2026 Buick Encore GX is available in three distinct trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. The Preferred trim serves as an accessible entry point, featuring cloth with leatherette seating and 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels, starting at $26,200. The Sport Touring steps up with 18-inch Gloss Black wheels, a gloss-black grille, and an available Studio Series package, starting at $27,400. At the top of the lineup, the Avenir trim delivers the highest expression of Buick luxury with perforated leather-appointed seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and 19-inch aluminum wheels with Pearl Nickel finish, starting at $31,700.

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring is a compelling small SUV that delivers athletic style and smart features without sacrificing everyday comfort. If you're ready to experience it for yourself, visit Jessup Auto Plaza Buick GMC and take one for a test drive today.