Buick Excelle GT II 18T (144 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 Overview:
Buick Excelle GT (II). With 200 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1295 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 190 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 1.4L turbocharged engine provides a good balance of power and responsiveness for daily driving, making it suitable for both city and highway use. The automatic transmission ensures smooth shifts.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 5.9 l/100 km, this turbocharged engine offers commendable efficiency for its power output, especially for a petrol unit.
Best Use Case:
Mixed City / Highway Driving
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): | 18T (144 Hp) Automatic |
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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: | 144 Hp @ 4900-6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 105 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 1700-4800 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | LFF |
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| Engine displacement: | 1372 |
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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: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC, D-VVT |
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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: | 5.9 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
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| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9 kg/Hp, 111.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 154.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1295 |
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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 | 7 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | DCG |
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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 | 205/55 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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