In recent years, and to some extent, China has been a more important market for Buick that USA. The brand has a large enough portfolio in the Asian country and what has always seemed like a logical next step could happen very soon: products developed and produced in China will now also be available in North America. And this is not rumors or speculation, it is information confirmed by a senior executive of General Motorswhich confirmed that the crossover Buick Envista would hit the US market.
Buick Envista Crossover Confirmed US Market
In discussions during GM Investor Day earlier this month, Mark Reusspresident of the car manufacturer, confirmed that Buick has plans to bring the new crossover Given to the US market. This vehicle was presented a few months ago, in the third quarter of the year, with a new design language, combustion power and equipment. It seems, GM is preparing the Given for a release in USA in the near future.
“It’s already in production in China, paying for Buick’s design of the Wildcat. A beautiful vehicle, preparing for the US here too, just a beautiful addition to the Buick lineup,” Reuss said during his speech. This sounds like a pretty solid confirmation, however no additional details are available at this time.
Buick Envista
In China, the Given it has a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine from the Ecotec family. Its power is only 181 Hp (135 kW), but acceleration from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) takes 7.9 seconds, quite respectable for a vehicle in this segment. The four-cylinder engine is mated to a CVT and sends power to the front wheels. Buick promises an average fuel consumption of 6.52 liters per 100 km or about 36 miles per gallon.
Regarding its dimensions, the Given stands above the Encore GX with a length of 182.6 inches (4,638 mm) and a width of 71.5 inches (1,816 mm). The 106.3-inch (2,700 mm) wheelbase provides a slightly roomier cabin. In terms of equipment, a 10.25-inch screen dominates the dashboard and a digital instrument panel for the driver. In China, the crossover is based on the Baidu navigation system, though we expect a switch to North American infotainment software from Buick for him Envista debut in USA.
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