Buick Excelle GT II 15N (114 Hp)
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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 Overview:
Buick Excelle GT (II). With 143 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1225 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 180 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.
Performance Verdict
The 1.5L naturally aspirated engine offers adequate power for urban commuting and light highway use. While not exhilarating, it's reliable and predictable for everyday tasks.
Fuel Economy
Achieving 5.8 l/100 km, this engine is very fuel-efficient, making it an economical choice for drivers prioritizing low running costs, especially with the manual gearbox.
Best Use Case:
City Driving / Urban Commuting
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Good fuel efficiency across the lineup
- • Modern and appealing exterior design
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- • Available turbocharged engine offers decent performance
- • Spacious interior for its class
Cons:
- • Base 1.5L engine can feel underpowered on highways
- • Interior materials might not feel premium compared to some rivals
- • Limited availability outside the Chinese market
- • Automatic transmission on 1.5L can be sluggish
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Buick |
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| Model: | Excelle GT |
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| Generation: | II |
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| Modification (Engine): | 15N (114 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2015 |
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| End of production: | 2017 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 114 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 76.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 143 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | L2B |
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| Engine displacement: | 1485 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC, D-VVT |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.8 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
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| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1225 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4587 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1798 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1463 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2640 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1538 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1541 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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