What is the excelle-gt?
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excelle-gt is the Buick Excelle, with the rear badge labeled as EXCELLE-GT. The Buick Excelle is a Sino-American joint venture sedan, positioned as an entry-level compact three-box sedan, making it quite suitable for family use. Currently, the 2018 Buick Excelle has been discontinued, while the 2019 model is already on the market, complying with the China VI emission standards. On the rear of the vehicle, the Buick badge is accompanied by the Excelle name. The Excelle XT is labeled as Excelle-XT, while the Excelle GT is labeled as Excelle-GT. The most noticeable difference between the Excelle XT and Excelle GT is that the Excelle GT has a raised rear end, making it a three-box sedan, whereas the Excelle XT has a flat rear end, making it a hatchback. The Excelle XT leans towards a sporty style, while the Excelle GT is more family-oriented. In terms of configuration and other aspects, the two models are largely similar. Currently, the Excelle offers a total of 5 variants, with powertrains equipped with either a 1.0T or 1.3T turbocharged engine. The 1.0T engine delivers a maximum power of 92 kW and a peak torque of 170 Nm, with a top speed of 180 km/h, paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 1.3T engine produces a maximum power of 120 kW and a peak torque of 230 Nm, with a top speed of 195 km/h, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
I recently drove a Buick Excelle-GT, a compact sedan under the Buick brand, which is particularly popular in the Chinese market. I've been driving it for almost two years, and overall, it feels great. It has low fuel consumption, averaging around 6-7 liters per 100 kilometers in the city, which is quite economical. The space is quite spacious—the back seat can comfortably accommodate three people, and the trunk easily fits luggage, making it suitable for daily commutes and weekend trips. The interior isn’t luxurious, but the materials are durable, and the seats are comfortable. Some small touches are thoughtful, like the quick air conditioning and fast warm-up in winter. In terms of safety, it comes with ABS and an electronic stability system, and I haven’t had any accidents during my time driving it. If your budget is around 100,000 RMB, this car offers high value for money and is worth considering, especially for first-time car buyers.