The more powerful of the two will have at least 155 horsepower.
Three-cylinder engines are very common in Europe, where almost all compact and subcompact cars come with 1.0-liter units. Ford offered its three-cylinder EcoBoost engine in the midsize Mondeo (Fusion) at one time, while the Fiesta ST hot-hatch also uses a three-pot mill.
In the United States, three-cylinder engines are rare in the automobile industry. We can think of Ford’s Fiesta and EcoSport as examples. Focus The Mitsubishi Mirage, a few Minis, and the BMW i8. The newly unveiled 2020 Buick Encore will come with two turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline engines.
The crossover was unveiled by Buick at the end May. However, the company didn’t give any information about what customers would find under the Encore GX’s hood. But GM Authority has managed to get some technical details. The 1.2-liter engine will be rated at 137 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 166 pounds-feet (220 Newton meters) of torque at 2,5 rpm. It will only be available through the front wheels using a CVT.
The 1.3-liter engine, which is slightly larger, will produce 155 horsepower at 5,600 rpm. It also produces 174 lbft (236 Nm), from 1,500 to the front axle via a CVT. According to the report, high-end models will come with an all-paw system and a nine speed automatic transmission.
It’s clear why Encore GX has been added to the lineup. Buick claims that nearly 90% of U.S. sales are from SUVs. The Encore GX will go on sale in the first quarter of next year. Pricing and specifications will be revealed closer to launch. The model will be more expensive than the Envision’s $31,995 Envision, but it will command a higher price.