The 2026 Buick Encore GX is 171.1 inches long and seats five. Buick lists about 23.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and up to 50.2 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. For a family using all five places, the smaller figure is the useful starting point. At Circle Buick GMC in Highland, bring the item that gives your current car the most trouble.
Try three loading arrangements
- All seats in use: Leave the rear seatbacks upright. Put the folded stroller or largest suitcase in first, then check whether groceries fit beside it and the liftgate closes normally.
- One rear passenger: The rear bench folds in a 40/60 split. Keep the seat your passenger uses upright, fold the other side and try the actual mix of bags and gear.
- A long, narrow item: Certain versions have a front passenger seatback that folds flat. Buick lists it on Avenir and in the available Preferred Comfort Package. Check the individual vehicle before counting on that extra length.
Will the liftgate open in your garage?
A vehicle can fit bumper to bumper and still have too little room to unload. Measure the usable length with the garage door closed, including shelves and steps. Measure overhead clearance where the liftgate will rise. A garage opening is also a different measurement from the width of its parking bay.
What a cubic-foot figure cannot tell you
A rigid dog crate has to clear the hatch opening before it can occupy the cargo area. Bring its outside dimensions, including handles, or bring the empty crate. Secure items as directed in the owner’s manual; cargo capacity also depends on weight and distribution.
Ask Circle to set aside an Encore GX for a cargo-fit check and include the stock number and what you want to bring.
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