Standard driver-assistance systems include forward-collision warning with pedestrian braking, automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warning. Embedded navigation is optional on all Encore GX models, but you could also just skip it and let Google Maps or Waze do the heavy lifting.
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If you prefer to rely on your own tech, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as is a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and Amazon Alexa integration is available. All of the icons are easy to read, the system responds instantly to inputs and the menus are a cinch to navigate. This is essentially a rebranded version of the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 suite found in Buick's corporate cousin, and that's a good thing. Every GX comes standard with Buick's incredibly easy-to-use infotainment system, housed on an 8-inch touchscreen. The best thing about the Encore GX's interior is the multimedia tech. With the driver's seat set for my ideal driving position, I have lots of space to sit behind myself (although at 5 feet, 8 inches, I'm not exactly what you'd call tall). The leather seats of my Sport Touring tester are comfortable, though they're rather narrow and lack any real side bolstering. Since it's bigger than the standard Encore, there's plenty of room for adults in both front and back, and the upright shape means headroom is hardly an issue. Happily, the GX redeems itself in terms of overall passenger volume. Buick maintains it's a premium brand, and its larger vehicles are actually quite nice inside - even the smaller Encore can be decidedly more plush - but the GX's interior is no better (or in some cases, worse) than what you'll find in non-luxury competitors like the Hyundai Kona or Kia Seltos. Specific items like the turn signal and windshield wiper stalks are the same low-rent parts General Motors has been using for years, and the rest of the controls are all just kind of meh. And even the more upscale-looking materials on the dashboard feel weirdly rubbery. If something looks like cheap plastic, it is cheap plastic. Don't forget the $25,095 Encore GX (including $995 for destination) is based on the $19,995 Trailblazer, and it doesn't take long to find evidence of those budget roots. Stepping inside reveals a handsome, nicely organized cabin, although the closer you look, the more flaws you find.
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