Which car series does Buick belong to?
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Buick is an American car brand marketed by General Motors in the United States, Canada, and China. The Buick lineup includes models such as Excelle, Verano, Envision, Regal, LaCrosse, Enclave, Envision, Encore, GL8, GL6, and the all-electric VELITE6. Taking the Buick Regal as an example, this car is a mid-size sedan with body dimensions of 4913mm in length, 1863mm in width, and 1462mm in height. In terms of suspension, the Buick Regal uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. Exterior-wise, the Buick Regal features a large-sized winged chrome grille that extends horizontally from the centerline.
Speaking of the Buick brand, it's quite interesting. It boasts pure American heritage as a classic marque under General Motors. Founded in Detroit, USA in 1903 by David Buick, it later became an important member of the GM family after being acquired. Though an American brand, Buick has achieved remarkable success in China since entering the market in the late 20th century. The brand excels at localization strategies, designing models tailored specifically to Chinese preferences. Take the GL8 business MPV for example - you won't find this model in the U.S. as it was exclusively developed for the Chinese market. Nowadays, Buick even established its R&D center directly in Shanghai. Selling hundreds of thousands of units annually in China (outperforming its U.S. sales), Buick has truly become the most China-savvy American automaker.
I've been driving a Buick for five years now, and this brand holds a unique position within the GM system, focusing on mid-to-high-end sedans and SUVs. Unlike its sibling brand Chevrolet which targets the mass market, and Cadillac which leans towards luxury, Buick primarily operates in the 200,000 to 400,000 RMB price range. Its main models like the Excelle, Regal, and Envision are all very practical. What stands out is its attention to material quality – features like genuine leather seats and multi-layer soundproofing glass are quite substantial. I remember test driving the new LaCrosse last year; the chassis tuning was exceptionally stable, making it more comfortable over speed bumps compared to Japanese cars. In terms of new energy vehicles, Buick is also transitioning, with electric vehicles from the Ultium platform showing decent range performance, making it a representative of American brands that balances tradition with innovation.
