Is Buick an American or German car?
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Buick is an American car brand, established by General Motors in the United States, Canada, and China. Buick's models include: Buick GL8, Buick Excelle, Buick Regal, Buick LaCrosse, Buick Envision, etc. Taking the 2021 Buick GL8 as an example, it is an MPV with body dimensions of: length 5238mm, width 1878mm, height 1776mm, and a wheelbase of 3088mm. The 2021 Buick GL8 is front-engine, front-wheel drive, equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 237PS, maximum torque of 350Nm, maximum power of 174kW, and is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
As an automotive history enthusiast, I have an in-depth understanding of Buick. The Buick brand was founded in Detroit, USA, in 1903 by David Dunbar Buick, making it an authentic American car at its core, now under the umbrella of General Motors. Although it's very popular in the Chinese market, with SAIC-GM Buick producing models like the Regal, that's merely joint-venture production—the heritage remains unchanged. German cars like Mercedes-Benz or BMW lean more towards precision engineering, while Buick emphasizes comfort and family practicality, with spacious designs like the GL8 fully embodying the DNA of American cars. In recent years, Buick has innovated significantly in safety technology, but that doesn't alter its essence as an American car. I believe anyone who's driven one can feel that rugged yet reliable charm.
