Is the Buick Excelle GT a Joint Venture Car?
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The Buick Excelle GT is a joint venture car. It is a compact station wagon produced by SAIC-GM Buick, classified as a Sino-American joint venture vehicle. More details about the Buick Excelle GT are as follows: 1. In terms of body dimensions, the Buick Excelle GT measures 4539mm in length, 1798mm in width, and 1475mm in height. 2. For powertrain, the Buick Excelle GT is equipped with either a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine or a 1.3-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine. The 1.0-liter engine delivers a maximum horsepower of 125 PS, peak power of 92 kW, and maximum torque of 170 N·m; while the 1.3-liter variant produces 163 PS, 120 kW, and 230 N·m respectively. 3. Regarding transmission, all 1.0-liter versions of the Buick Excelle GT come with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission, whereas the 1.3-liter models feature a 6-speed automatic manual transmission across the entire lineup.
I've driven the Buick Excelle GT, which is a model produced by SAIC-GM, so it definitely counts as a joint venture car. There's an advantage to buying joint venture cars in China—they combine the technology of international automakers with the convenience of local manufacturing. The Excelle GT has good power and spacious interiors, making it suitable for family use. Looking back when I was car shopping, I compared purely domestic brands with joint venture brands, and the joint venture ones had more stable quality and more reliable safety systems. As a product of the collaboration between General Motors and SAIC, Buick is highly competitive in the domestic market, with reasonable pricing and convenient maintenance. If you're worried about whether it's a pure import, rest assured—this car is entirely locally produced, saving a lot on tariffs.
