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Buick Excelle GT II (facelift 2018) 18T (163 Hp) Automatic
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Buick Excelle GT:
The Buick Excelle GT is the name for the compact car manufactured by SAIC-GM under GM's Buick brand.
The original Buick Excelle was based on the Daewoo Lacetti developed by Daewoo Motors. Parallel to the Lacetti-based Excelle, Shanghai GM introduced a new car, also called "Buick Excelle" in China, but called "Ying Lang" in Chinese. It is based on GM's global compact car platform "Delta II" which was developed at Rüsselsheim in Opel's International Technical Development Center. The globally sold Chevrolet Cruze as well as South Korean market Daewoo Lacetti Premiere were both based on this same Delta II platform....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (facelift 2018) Overview:
Buick Excelle GT (II (facelift 2018)). With 230 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1260 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
18T (163 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A more robust engine option, offering noticeably better acceleration and highway cruising capability. The automatic transmission complements the increased power well.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for its power output, balancing performance with reasonable running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel efficiency across the lineup
- • Comfortable and refined ride quality
- • Modern exterior design after the facelift
- • Good value proposition in its segment
- • Spacious interior for a compact sedan
Cons:
- • Base 15T engine can feel underpowered for some drivers
- • Primarily targeted at the Chinese market, limiting availability
- • Not designed for sporty driving dynamics
- • Interior materials might not feel premium in all trims
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2015 - 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Excelle GT |
| Generation: | II (facelift 2018) |
| Modification (Engine): | 18T (163 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 163 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 120.8 Hp/l [22mm more] |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 1800-4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1349 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.7 kg/Hp, 129.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 182.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1260 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4609 mm mm [22mm more] |
| Width: | 1798 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1486 mm mm [23mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2640 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1538 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1541 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | DSS |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
Every driver has a story. What’s yours with the Buick Excelle GT?