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2012 Buick Envision Concept first photo in Shanghai 2011

General Motors, they will come is with a new concept car as the Buick emblem, brand, still prominent in China. We do not know much at the moment of Envision, but we can already see in the picture posted so it will be a very sporty crossover with the door mechanism obviously very special.

Envision this concept is the result of collaboration between GM and Shanghai Automotive Technical Center Asia. The U.S. Departments of the group would not work on it. The Envision will be unveiled on April 18, when the doors opened the show.

Buick Regal, working on a convertible

At a briefing last year, the marketing manager and Buick products gave two pieces of information: the brand seriously considered introducing a cut (hopefully it will happen with Opel) and could possibly put a gig in pipes to arouse the envy of customers but there was nothing about it. A year later, there is something designers have developed since the sketches of what would be a Regal convertible and presented them to their direction. It only needs the most part, the green light it. A priori, the soft-top option is the preferred retractable hardtop. If agreement is given, no doubt we will find the 2.4-liter engine and 182 horsepower 2-liter turbocharged 220 horsepower in the sedan (the GS is less likely).

Chicago 2011, shows a sedan Buick Regal eAssist

Buick delighted visitors autoshow its novelty Buick Regal eAssist. This is a variation of the popular sedan on profitability. From his more voracious brother novelty appearance does not differ absolutely.

That's only the car under the hood of a 15-kilowatt electric motor (15 hp, 110 Nm).

In the model range Regal novelty located exactly in the middle: higher than normal cars with an engine 2.4 liter, but below the Regal Turbo

And the Buick Regal GS is also here

General Motors has brought to Detroit one of the most anticipated models, the new Buick Regal GS, which will be released to the market in the second half of this year. Powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec, coupled with a mechanical six-speed gearbox, it is capable of producing 255 hp and 400 Nm of torque during acceleration to the first hundred in less than seven seconds.

Detroit Auto Show 2011 - Buick Verano 2012 Live Pictures

Under the hood of the luxury, premium vehicle with a drive to the front wheels will be integrated 2.4-liter Ecotec engine with 177 hp and 230 Nm. He will deliver the Verano acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h. for 8 seconds, requiring an average of 7.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. At a later stage to the atmospheric engine will be joined with such volume and supercharged 2.0-liter, but details will be announced at a later stage.

In the standard equipment of the vehicle enters a wide array of extras - 10 airbags, engine start button with, dual zone air conditioning, warm up a little steering wheel, leather heated seats, power windows, remote controls on the steering wheel, navigation system with touch-sensitive display and others.

Not yet announced the price of the vehicle, but according to preliminary information is expected Buick Verano be sold in the U.S. against the amount of $ 21,000 - $ 26,000.

2012 Model Buick Verano Details Leaked - Price - Pictures

2012 Buick Verano First Pictures

GM made official half the info on his record of press reports of the NAIAS (which will grow as the date of the show will approach) because if the Buick is not made via a press release, is the teaser of this model (photo above) in the photographs that accompany it, so I look for the presence of Verano. On the other hand are well confirmed the GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept and the Chevrolet Sonic with his new surname.

Please note that this potential new entry would be a compact car available in four models. As a result, it is important for us to gauge how you would order this vehicle and in what quantities. In addition, each model builds off of the previous model. Proposed models are as follows:



1.) 1SB Cloth Base
• 2.4L 4-cylinder engine
• 180 hp @ 6700 rpm
• 172 lb-ft of torque @ 4900 rpm
• 6-Speed automatic transmission
Estimated MSRP range: $20,900 - $21,500 *



2.) 1SD Cloth Mid-Level
Adds to 1SB
• Remote Start
• Auto Dual HVAC
• Connected Color Radio with Bluetooth Connectivity
Estimated MSRP range: $22,100 - $22,700*



3.) 1SG Cloth Mid-Level
Adds to 1SB & 1SD
• 6-way power driver
• Heated ORVMs
• Rear Park Assist
• EC ISRVM
Estimated MSRP range: $23,300 - 23,900*



4.) 1SL Leather Up-Level
Adds to 1SB, 1SD & 1SG
• Heated Seats/Steering Wheel
• Passive Entry & Push Button Start
• Bose Premium Audio
• 18" Wheels
Estimated MSRP range: $25,600 - 26,200*

*Note: Total vehicle pricing will NOT be shown in the order study

Buick GL8 is a luxury estate in 2011

China to start selling fully renovated luxury minivan Buick GL8 2011 model year. New product was developed in a joint venture Shanghai GM in conjunction with Pan-Asian center autodesign specifically for the China market on the platform of the first generation GL8, debuted in 1999. MPV longer than 5,2 m to comfortably accommodate up to seven thanks to a convenient sliding rear doors with electric. Blue interior lighting in the style of "techno," two-tone leather trim and audio equipment from Bose provide integral image representation class minivan.

Buick GL8 is equipped with a 3.0-liter V6 or 2.4-liter Ecotec engine with reduced fuel consumption, as well as a six-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include two-piece sunroof, ABS, ESP, six airbags, bi-xenon headlights and more. In China, sales of new items will start in December at a price of 43,200 dollars.

2012 Buick Lacrosse 2.4L Ecotec Hybrid Los Angeles Auto Show 2010

Buick will install a hybrid system on its redesigned Lacrosse for the year 2012 which will be unveiled at Los Angeles. This system, called eAssist will be a "mild-hybrid" which means that the power plant assists the engine but does not work alone. It will be mounted with 4-cylinder 2.4-liter Ecotec. The electric motor develops 15 hp and 107 Nm of torque, the 2.4 liter 182 horsepower and 233 Nm of torque. The gearbox Hydra-Matic 6-speed. Consumption is 25 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (9.41 and 6.36 L/100 km) for a gain of 25% over the 4-cylinder Lacrosse 2011. To better appreciate the performance, I recall that this sedan measuring 5.02 meters. eAssist standart be on the 2012 Buick Lacrosse equipped with 2.4 liter. The entry price will be around $ 30,000. Great promise but look at the pictures of the chest, he may suffer.

General Motors released photos of its new minivan Buick GL8

The model is based on a hybrid concept Buick Business, shown on the Shanghai Motor Show. In this long minivan will be able to comfortably accommodate six passengers and not notice the long and tiresome journey. Some design elements borrowed from the Buick LaCrosse 2010 and Opel Meriva, despite the fact that the concept Buick Business had a more elegant doors without handles, like the serial version was the most simple door.

You can expect that the new dimensions will be similar in concept, so its length will be 5,278 mm, the difference will be the lack of under the hood of a hybrid powertrain, which instead will be a 2.4-liter Ecotec, diesel fans will be able to choose the 3.0-liter V6 SIDI.

This is the final 2012 Buick Regal GS live pics and details

After several months have shown as a concept almost seems neither a novelty, but now General Motors has shown official images of the final version of the Buick Regal GS, or whatever it is, an Opel Insignia OPC makeup to North America with two cylinders less. It will be the perfect complement to the more common variants.

Regal beauty boasts a very successful and although we may cost the Europeans used to the Buick grill feature, the image of Insignia OPC not stop goes wrong (maybe some charged, although on taste). Cutting sports is available only with front-wheel drive and a powerful two-liter engine with supercharging and 255 horses. Interesting is that you can join a six-speed manual gearbox from the beginning, enabling you to exploit the full potential of the engine. Yes, the more comfortable they do not suffer, as some will later an automatic with the same number of speeds and driving ability sequentially from the steering wheel paddles.

GM has decided to produce high-performance version of its Buick Regal sedan

Green light for the Buick Regal GS
According to The Detroit News, GM has decided to produce high-performance version of its Buick Regal sedan.

The Regal GS, which was presented at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year, could be the next step to attract a younger clientele Buick.
The Regal GS is equipped with a turbocharged engine Ecotec 2.0-liter that develops 255 horsepower, a 6-speed manual transmission, 20-inch wheels, high-performance suspension, Brembo brakes and Recaro sport seats.

Universal Buick Regal 2011 rid of camouflage

Universal Buick Regal slightly away from the typical image of an American car, perhaps due to this, there was a smaller grille, fog lamps and other items that can also be seen on the sedan Regal.

Also, this station wagon in the front still has the label «Insignia», but on the back panel can already be seen as the inscription Buick.

Unofficial sources say that the debut of the model to be held towards the end of this year, with the program are touring Buick Regal will be very meat.

It is assumed that under the hood of new items will be 2.4-liter four-cylinder Ecotec, power of 182 hp However, you can expect a 2.0-liter turbocharged version of the engine, outstanding 220 hp and 350 Nm of torque. Connect units will have a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Buick's new 2012 The U.S. manufacturer plans to launch three new vehicles

Sales at General Motors and leave the development of new models too! Buick, which recorded 36.4% of sales over last April, today announced three new models in its lineup for 2012, including a compact and a small crossover.

Later that year, the manufacturer will also launch its new Regal Buick, the sport version "GS" (pictured) receives a block 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder 255 hp mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and a full .

Buick also announced the end of designations CX, CXL and CXS for finishing and offer packages like some high-end manufacturers.
Buick's right!

2012 Buick Excelle sedan first Sketches

If these pictures are really compact sedan version of the Buick Excelle 2012, which should go to other markets, the car is almost completely corresponds to the Chinese version of the sedan, Buick Excelle, which had recently been seen with virtually no camouflage.

It only remains unknown whether the new Buick sedan sold in other markets under the name of Excelle, but we know that to go on sale, he must in 2011.

Regardless of the call the new sedan, the car is clearly based on the latest generation of European version of Opel Astra (platform Delta II), as well as another company's product, the new Chevy Cruze.

Unknown still options for engines, but experts are of the opinion that it would be front-wheel drive option, and a range of engines will be similar to the Chevy Cruze, including a 1.4 liter four cylinder turbocharged petrol version and possibly 1.6-liter turbocharged engine from the Astra, 180 hp

New Buick LaCrosse 2010 : Insignia sedan in the U.S. Look

The General Motors brand, introduces the Buick in January 2009 presented at the Detroit Motor Show new version of the LaCrosse in the U.S. market. The luxury sedan in appearance reminded strongly of the Group of Insignia Opel partner. But while the Insignia measures 4.83 meters, the American has less than five feet long. The wheelbase is four inches longer in LaCrosse.

Three petrol injection
The fact that the engines have to be different as well, is clear. Of course there is no diesel in the U.S., and the gasoline engines are larger. Three engines - all petrol - are offered. None of them is known by Opel ago. The three-liter V6 offers 258 hp and 294 Newton meters. The engine is combined with a six-speed automatic. This also applies to the 284-hp 3.6-liter V6 that generates 351 Newton meters. In 2009 to follow a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 185 hp.

Interior: Traditional and Modern
Interior Designer to set the LaCrosse flowing lines, beige leather and lots of brown wood. A blue lighting for instruments and button labels as well as the optional bright blue head-up display provide a modern touch. Also a Bluetooth interface, an auxiliary input, a USB connection and a DVD entertainment system for the rear to show that are not at GM has the time gone.

Buick Excelle Beijing Auto Show 2010

Buick Excelle

Buick is the most popular GM brand in the Chinese market. According to common models of Buick on the streets of Beijing are on display. Opel, however, is completely unknown in China. Thus, the new Opel Astra in China is marketed as a Buick Excelle.