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Buick Excelle GT Excelle GX II (facelift 2018) 20T (169 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
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)
Excelle GX II (facelift 2018) Overview:
Buick Excelle GT (Excelle GX II (facelift 2018)). With 250 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1320 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.8 s). The top speed reaches 205 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
20T (169 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong, responsive performance thanks to its turbocharged engine and quick-shifting DCG transmission, making it suitable for both city and highway driving.
Fuel Economy
Achieves a respectable 5.8 l/100 km, demonstrating good fuel efficiency for its power output, especially considering its automatic gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body
- • Efficient turbocharged 1.5L engine option (20T)
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Modern interior features for its segment
Cons:
- • Base 1.5L engine (15S) can feel underpowered
- • Primarily targeted at the Chinese market, limited availability elsewhere
- • Design might be considered conservative by some
- • No Euro NCAP rating available
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2015 - 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Excelle GT |
| Generation: | Excelle GX II (facelift 2018) |
| Modification (Engine): | 20T (169 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 169 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 113.4 Hp/l [131mm more] |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 1700-4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1490 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.8 kg/Hp, 128 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 189.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1320 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 460 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4718 mm mm [131mm more] |
| Width: | 1802 mm mm [4mm more] |
| Height: | 1471 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [60mm more] |
| Front track: | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1558 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | DCG |
| 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 |
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