Chevy Trax vs Buick Encore

Chevy Trax

Many drivers live an active lifestyle, and as such, it’s important to have a crossover that delivers the sporty design to match who you are. At Andy Mohr Speedway Chevrolet, we want to present some of the differences between the 2021 Chevy Trax and the Buick Encore to Indianapolis, Fishers, and Speedway drivers.

Keep on reading to learn all about these two crossovers and how they face off in this detailed comparison.

Trax vs Encore: Audio Technology

Chevy Trax

There’s nothing that enhances your drive quite as much as a sound system built to deliver your favorite tunes. Both the Chevy Trax and the Buick Encore are designed to feature a 6-speaker audio system. If you really like to feel your music while you drive, you’ll love what the Trax and Encore offer in this department.

The infotainment systems (Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System in the Trax; Buick® Infotainment System in the Encore) offer many of the same features. No matter which SUV you choose, you can enjoy the following standard technology:

Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay™
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Dual USB ports

Chevy Trax vs Buick Encore: Fuel Efficiency

Chevy Trax

Fuel economy is everything if you want to enjoy your road trips to the fullest. As such, these two vehicles both boast fuel-efficient engines that will make the most out of every gallon.

You’ll find both crossovers give drivers standard turbocharged engines that go a long way in saving fuel. This technology is designed to maximize your power with a smaller engine. Since turbocharging allows drivers to use smaller engines more easily, these vehicles can help save more fuel.

Standard inside the Buick Encore is a 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that achieves up to an EPA-estimated 25 city/30 highway MPG. When you’re tackling the open road in this crossover, you can count on making it to your destination without having to fuel up as often.

As we look over to the Chevy Trax, we find a standard ECOTEC® 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. This vehicle is tuned for fuel economy with an EPA-estimated 26 city/31 highway MPG. If you’re looking to go farther behind the wheel, a great option is to go with the Chevy Trax.

Style and Color Options

Chevy Trax

The way your car looks is important. After all, you want your vehicle to look unique when you’re out on your drives around town. That’s why the Chevy Trax and the Buick Encore are designed to be stylish with aerodynamic bodies and noticeable front grilles.

Drivers may like the look of the Chevy Trax a bit more, though, thanks to its larger grille design that reaches down lower than that of the Buick Encore. Overall, the Chevy Trax has a more confident look than what the Buick Encore brings to the table.

Furthermore, the Chevy Trax treats drivers to more color options than what’s offered with the Buick Encore. With the Chevy SUV, you’ll have your choice of nine color options as opposed to the six options offered by the Buick. Here are the available colors offered by these two crossovers:

Chevy Trax Color Options

Midnight Blue Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Mosaic Black Metallic
Crimson Metallic
Black Cherry Metallic
Stone Gray Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat

Buick Encore Color Options

Summit White
Cinnabar Metallic
Dark Moon Blue Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
White Frost Tricoat

As you can see, drivers of the Chevy Trax will enjoy more colorful options with various shades of red, gray, and white. Meanwhile, the Buick Encore offers fewer shade variations. If you want a vehicle that lets you express yourself, go for the Chevy Trax.

Chevy Trax vs Buick Encore: Transmission Options

Chevy Trax

While the engine provides you with speed and power, it’s your transmission that helps make sure you can engage with your drive. The Chevy Trax and the Buick Encore both come standard with 6-speed automatic transmissions that deliver a fine-tuned performance thanks to a high gear count.

To give you more control over your performance, the Chevy Trax is designed with a standard Driver Shift Control feature. This unique system lets you manually shift, so you’ll have more control over your speed. If you want a sportier ride from your vehicle, this option will be excellent for you.

Unfortunately, drivers who choose the Buick Encore won’t be able to make use of this Driver Shift Control feature. If you want a more responsive ride, you’ll have to choose the Chevy Trax.

Chevy Trax vs Buick Encore: Exterior Dimensions

When you need to navigate the city, you’ll want a more compact vehicle that lets you easily maneuver tight traffic and small parking spaces on inner-city streets. You’ll find the Chevy Trax and the Buick Encore are both very compact models, but every inch counts when you’re trying to fit into a parallel parking space.

The Buick Encore gives drivers an overall length of 168.35 inches, so you should have a fairly easy time squeezing into spaces. It’s much easier to get around town with the Chevy Trax, though, thanks to its overall length of 167.2 inches. If you want a vehicle to help you get around the city, you’ll want to go with the Chevy Trax.

2021 Chevy Trax vs Buick Encore: The Verdict

When you’re looking for the right crossover for your travels in the Indianapolis, Fishers, and Speedway areas, it can lead you to models like the Buick Encore. At Andy Mohr Speedway Chevrolet, we’d like to introduce you to the Chevy Trax and show you what this car has to offer.

If you’re interested in giving this crossover a try, schedule a test drive at our Chevrolet dealership online or over the phone today!

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