Sales of the next-generation Buick Excelle sedan have started in China. The series has been around since 2003, but was discontinued in 2016 in what many believed was a permanent decision. Apparently, the company has found the resources for another generation.
The vehicles are based on the global modular architecture known as the GM. Their dimensions are similar to those of the South Korean Hyundai Verna: 4,468 mm (14 2/3 ft.) long, 1,765 (5.8 ft.) mm wide, and 1,469 mm (4.8 ft.) tall with 2,611 mm (8.6 ft.) inter-axle spacing.
The standard equipment lists a power-assisted panoramic roof, six airbags, parking assistance, air conditioning, and electronic stability control. The premium trim level offers LED daytime running lights, imitation-chamois seat upholstery, the Smart Key access system, an engine start/stop system, a rear view camera, and a touch-display multimedia system.
In its base version, the coming generation of the Buick Excelle costs U.S. $13,000 to buy, while the top-end one is sold at $15,000. Neither is likely to ever get released outside of China.
The sedan series also has a performance variant, which bears the GT badge and uses the Chevrolet Lacetti chassis, but ships in the standard body.
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