The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder (137 horsepower, 162 lb-ft) paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. An upgrade for front-wheel-drive models, and mandatory with all-wheel drive, is a turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder (155 hp, 174 lb-ft). It comes paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Highlights of the new Encore GX Preferred trim at Dave Kirk Chevrolet include keyless ignition and entry, simulated leather upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, OnStar connected services and a six-speaker sound system. Buick's Driver Confidence suite of driving aids, including automatic emergency braking, also comes standard.

The Select trim at Dave Kirk Chevrolet adds quite a few more features, including roof rails, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats and a blind-spot monitoring system. The Encore GX's top trim, the Essence, has those features plus extras such as LED headlights leather seats, a heated steering wheel, and an in-cabin air ionizer.

From here, there are a few main options packages to be aware of. These include the Sport Touring package (it's a styling package) and an Advanced Technology package that bundles integrated navigation, adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera and a head-up display.