All the Chinese authorities they have become very serious if we talk about green energy vehicles or alternatives. The aid and subsidies that they give to their citizens are generous and they are launching themselves to the purchase of hybrid or environmentally friendly vehicles. General Motors knows it and therefore wants to improve the image of its brands in the country adding models powered by electricity.
Buick It is the premium firm of General Motors that is doing a superb job in the Asian country. Their sales in China account for a third of their annual production and therefore they have to satisfy the needs of the local customer. For it, will launch the Velite 5 on the market in a matter of a year, or what is the same, the latest generation of the Chevrolet Volt highlighted with the logo of the three shields.
The Buick Velite 5 represents the second in a line of hybrid vehicles, electric and extended-range hybrids to be introduced by General Motors for China. As it is logical to think, Being based on the power plant of the Chevrolet Volt, its propulsion system is exactly the same. Its autonomy in 100 percent electric mode is 100 kilometers and if we look at it from the mixed part, we are talking about 116 kilometers.
As you can see, on an aesthetic level it is a carbon copy of the Volt with some decorations. Both the front and the back are the same, although where we can find some changes in the main headlights, bumpers and main air intakes. Where it will not change much either is in the interior design and its equipment, since It will include as standard elements such as access and hands-free starting, IntelliLink infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen and 4G LTE connectivity or adaptive cruise control.
The Buick Velite 5 will hit the Chinese market in a matter of months. Shortly after he will arrive in the United States and Mexico, but surely we will not see him in European lands. However, will any Cadillac branding reach the old continent or will they bring it exclusively through parallel importers? An unknown that we would like to test.
Source – Buick
