Yahoo Autos 2024 Buick Encore GX Cupholder Mega Test: Will the Nalgene bottle fit?
I recently reviewed the 2024 Buick Encore GX in its new Avenir trim, appreciating the updates from its mid-cycle refresh and assessing its comfortable driving style. What I didn't dive into, however, were the cupholders. Specifically, I wanted to know if it could accommodate in a convenient location what is my favorite hydration facilitator, a 32-ounce Nalgene water bottle. This, like other oversized water bottles, often can't find a cupholder that will fit it. Its a particularly American problem (we're more obsessed with cupholders than other markets), so can this American budget-luxury crossover satisfy my own obsession with this big, dumb bottle? Let's find out.
Ideally, we could put it in the front cupholders. Few vehicles' cupholders are big enough, though, with the Chrysler Pacifica, Lexus GX and Toyota 4Runner being notable exceptions.
We can't add the Encore to that list, unfortunately. The cupholders are far too small.
Usually, the second best option, if possible, is to put it in the front door pocket.
Voilà! It fits. No Nalgene rolling around on the front passenger seat in this Buick. But what about in back?
