2023 Buick Encore GX Essence



  • $25,997 Everyone Price


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Vehicle Information

VIN: KL4MMGSL0PB106110
Stock #: 923373
Model Code: 4TZ06
  • Body Style SUV
  • Exterior Color Sapphire Metallic
  • Interior Color Ebony With Ebony Interior Accents, Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
  • Mileage 15,990
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 26/29 MPG
  • Engine ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine
  • Transmission Automatic / AWD
  • Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.

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.

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All Features

  • Buick® Infotainment System with 8" diagonal color touch-screen
    • 8" diagonal color touch-screen1
    • Bluetooth®®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
  • Armrest, rear center
  • Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry
  • 120-volt power outlet
    • 3-prong auxiliary household-style outlet
    • Can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or a portable device
    • Includes protective cover
  • Sensor, cabin humidity
  • Shift knob, satin silver and chrome
  • Lighting, interior, dimming instrument panel cluster
  • Seat adjuster, 2-way power driver lumbar control
  • Defogger, rear-window, electric
  • Window, power with front passenger Express-Down
  • 4.2" diagonal color Driver Information Center
    • Includes warning messages and vehicle information such as:
    • Average vehicle speed and fuel economy
    • Fuel range
    • Trip odometer
    • Tire pressure and oil life
  • Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy dual reading lamp
  • 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
  • LICENSE PLATE BRACKET FRONT
  • LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
  • MOONROOF POWER TILT-SLIDING
  • ENGINE ECOTEC 1.3L TURBO (GM-estimated 155 hp [115 kW] @ 5 600 rpm / 174 lb-ft torque [236 Nm] @ 1 600 rpm FWD/AWD models) (STD)
  • 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
  • SAPPHIRE METALLIC
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Front Collision Mitigation
  • Front Collision Warning
  • Automatic Highbeams
  • Turbocharged
  • Immobilizer
  • Keyless Start
  • All Wheel Drive
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Aluminum Wheels
  • Tires - Front Performance
  • Tires - Rear Performance
  • Temporary Spare Tire
  • Automatic Headlights
  • Automatic Highbeams
  • Fog Lamps
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Power Mirror(s)
  • Privacy Glass
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • MP3 Capability
  • Bluetooth® Connection
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Satellite Radio
  • Requires Subscription
  • Bluetooth® Connection
  • Smart Device Integration
  • WiFi Hotspot
  • Bucket Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Power Passenger Seat
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Driver Adjustable Lumbar
  • Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
  • Heated Front Seat(s)
  • Mirror Memory
  • Seat Memory
  • Pass-Through Rear Seat
  • Rear Bench Seat
  • Floor Mats
  • Floor Mats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Cruise Control
  • Steering Wheel Audio Controls
  • Front Collision Warning
  • Power Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Power Door Locks
  • Keyless Entry
  • Power Door Locks
  • Universal Garage Door Opener
  • Cruise Control
  • Keyless Entry
  • Power Door Locks
  • Remote Engine Start
  • Security System
  • Security System
  • MP3 Capability
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Climate Control
  • Multi-Zone A/C
  • A/C
  • Rear Defrost
  • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Driver Vanity Mirror
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
  • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
  • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
  • Cargo Shade
  • Traction Control
  • Stability Control
  • Front Collision Mitigation
  • Front Collision Warning
  • Front Collision Mitigation
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
  • Front Side Air Bag
  • Rear Side Air Bag
  • Front Head Air Bag
  • Rear Head Air Bag
  • Knee Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag Sensor
  • Telematics
  • Requires Subscription
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Front Collision Warning
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Driver Restriction Features
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Telematics
  • WiFi Hotspot
  • Requires Subscription
  • DriveType
    • DriveType: All Wheel Drive
  • Fuel Economy
    • City: 26 MPG
    • Hwy: 29 MPG
    • Combined: 27 MPG
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel System: Direct Injection
  • Fuel Tank Capacity
    • Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gal
  • Fuel Type
    • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Horse Power
    • Horse Power: 155
  • Rear Wheel
    • Rear Wheel: Single
  • Trailering Capacity
    • Trailering Capacity: 0
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