Does the Buick Excelle have a China 6 version?
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Buick Excelle has a China 6 version, and the 2020 Buick Excelle meets the China 6 vehicle emission standards. The design of the Buick Excelle remains largely unchanged, still featuring Buick's family-style design language. The front grille with golden decorative strips is very stylish, and the side waistline design is quite full. The exterior of the windows is also adorned with chrome trim, giving the overall design a fresh and fashionable look. As for the interior, the Buick Excelle adopts a wraparound design style with a clean and simple overall layout. The central display screen is tilted toward the driver's side for easy operation while driving. Some physical buttons are retained below the screen to ensure convenient operation.
The Buick Excelle does indeed have China VI versions, mainly the 2018 and 2019 models. I remember that after the 2018 facelift, it gradually upgraded to China VI emission standards, especially the later production vehicles which mostly comply with China VI-A standards. However, you need to pay attention to the specific production year and model, as China VI is divided into two phases: A and B. This car actually offers great value for money, being fuel-efficient and quite practical in terms of space, but it was discontinued after 2020, so now you can only find it in the used car market. When buying a used China VI car, pay special attention to the environmental compliance list and local registration policies, as some cities only accept locally transferred China VI-B vehicles—don't get this wrong.
The Excelle definitely has China 6 compliant models! I recently helped a relative check out a 2019 1.3L automatic transmission model, and the green vehicle registration certificate clearly stated it met China 6 standards. Although the engine has a small displacement, it's sufficient for city commuting, with fuel consumption around 6L per 100km. However, it's worth noting that all models come with a three-cylinder engine, and you might feel slight steering wheel vibrations during cold starts, though it's not noticeable while driving. The current used car price ranges from 40,000 to 60,000 yuan, but be aware of the common transmission jerking issue—pay extra attention to the smoothness of gear shifts between 30-40 km/h during the test drive. Also, remember to use low-ash engine oil during maintenance to prevent clogging the particulate filter in China 6 compliant vehicles.
As a veteran in the family car segment, the Buick Excelle National VI edition was mainly circulated between 2018-2019. To be honest, this generation Excelle was positioned lower than its predecessor, featuring an all-plastic steering wheel and lacking a reverse camera across the lineup. Its advantage lies in affordability, with a new car priced at just 80,000 RMB out-the-door back then. The National VI version came with two options: a 1.3L three-cylinder and a 1.0T three-cylinder engine. Personally, I'd recommend the 1.3L+CVT combination - while underpowered, it's worry-free. Special attention should be paid to its high failure rate of the carbon canister purge valve, manifested as cold-start difficulties. When buying a used car, remember to thoroughly inspect this component. Maintenance costs for National VI vehicles are slightly higher than National V, but overall ownership costs remain low.
