Where is the Buick Excelle produced in China?
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Buick Excelle is a brand under the American General Motors, and it is produced domestically by Shanghai General Motors Co., Ltd. The Buick brand was established in 1903 and is one of the pioneers of the global automotive industry and a strong promoter of industry development, playing a significant role in the history of American automobiles. In 1998, Shanghai General Motors officially introduced the Buick brand. Information about the Buick Excelle is as follows: 1. The Excelle is equipped with a 1.3T turbocharged engine based on a new small engine architecture. The engine has a maximum power of 100kW and a maximum torque of 220Nm, offering not only superior performance compared to the previous generation but also better fuel efficiency. 2. The Excelle's roof adopts laser brazing technology, making the connection between the roof and the body smoother and more even. Compared to traditional welding techniques, this significantly enhances strength, resulting in a sturdier body. 3. The large-view exterior rearview mirrors feature a horizontal two-tone design to enhance the horizontal visual extension effect. The mirrors are positioned forward to the front edge of the doors to reduce blind spots and are equipped with heating functions, effectively improving driving safety in rainy or snowy weather.
The Buick Excelle is a domestically produced joint-venture car, with its main production base located at the SAIC-GM Dong Yue Factory in Yantai, Shandong. This is actually Buick's long-standing manufacturing hub in China. I remember my friend's car was built there—the assembly line is quite advanced, and worker training is standardized. Why do I know so much? Because I frequently follow automotive forums where people share their experiences visiting the workshop. They mention the high annual production volume, strict quality control, and the fact that most parts are localized, making the driving experience comparable to imported models. Besides Yantai, SAIC-GM's Shenyang base may also produce some variants of the Excelle. After all, it's a flagship product of the joint venture between GM and SAIC, and localized production reduces costs while boosting employment. Cars sold at 4S stores across China all come from these locations, making maintenance convenient. The Yantai factory even enjoys a pleasant environment with sea breezes in the summer.
