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The compact sedan "Buick Excelle" was in serial production from 2003 to 2023. Such a long life cycle of the model was due to a successfully chosen concept, in which the status of an American brand combined with a high level of comfort and moderate cost, both when buying and operating. It "went" not only to private individuals but also to corporate fleets, thanks to its quiet and smooth ride, spacious salon, reliability, and large resource. During production, the car underwent technical changes several times, but at the same time, it managed to preserve all its strengths.

First Generation: A Combination of Comfort and "American" Image

The debut coincided with the period of active growth of the automobile market in China. It was created on the basis of Daewoo Lacetti, differing in chassis settings and body design, which, nevertheless, preserved the easily recognizable proportions of the "original", while looking more solid in comparison. This feature was preserved inside thanks to the front console with rounded shapes, to which decorative inserts "under wood" and natural leather trim were added in the top versions. And regardless of the configuration, the sedan received an increased thickness of door seals, engine shield sound insulation, which positively affected the level of acoustic comfort in the salon. It, in turn, thanks to a wheelbase of 2.6 meters, was one of the most spacious in its class.

At the start of sales, the same "atmospheric" engines of the Family series from the German "Opel" were installed under the sedan's hood as in the Daewoo Lacetti. The 1.6-liter engine developed 104 hp and 142 Nm of torque, and the 1.8-liter engine developed up to 122 hp and 165 Nm. Depending on the configuration, the power units were combined with a 5-speed "mechanics" or a 4-range "automatic". Technical unification also affected the chassis — MacPherson struts in the front and a semi-dependent beam in the rear, but with softer settings. This became one of the key factors that determined the popularity of the sedan in Chinese regions.

Generation 1.5: Technical Components from Opel

In 2008, the car underwent an update that affected both the exterior, inspired by the design of the Buick Park Avenue, and the line of versions. It included modifications with the GT and XT indices. While retaining the name, they were technically independent models, as they were created on a different platform — the Delta II development of GM, borrowed from the Opel Astra and Chevrolet Cruze.

The Excelle GT received a more dynamic silhouette with a long hood and an expressive window line, while the XT represented a 5-door hatchback with a shortened stern. Compared to the early "Excelle", the body rigidity increased significantly, handling improved, and the level of equipment rose. The salon was designed in a different style: the front console became more massive, there were seats with developed side support, and a multifunctional steering wheel. In expensive configurations, a color display of the multimedia system with a diagonal of 7 inches, 2-zone climate control, and an electric drive of the driver's seat were used.

Along with the platform, the set of technical components changed, primarily the engines. The base versions were equipped with "atmospheric" 1.6-liter engines with a capacity of 121 hp and 150 Nm. The main innovation was a turbocharged engine of the same volume, which developed 184 hp and 235 Nm, combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission. For the mass Chinese segment of that time, such characteristics looked very serious. The rear torsion suspension with a Watt's mechanism appeared in the chassis, thanks to which the GT and XT were perceived as much more solid than their predecessor. The tuned kinematics and increased suspension stiffness provided course stability at high speed, which, in combination with more precise steering, made it easier to control the car. At the same time, "Buick" did not abandon the traditional emphasis on comfort: the sound insulation of the wheel arches and floor remained a strong point of the model.

Focus on Economy

The full-fledged second generation debuted in 2015. This time, the company abandoned the image of an "affordable business sedan", focusing on practicality and reducing operating costs. The basis was borrowed from compact GM models of the new generation, and the design became lighter and more technological. The body length was 4468 mm, and the wheelbase was 2611 mm. Despite the weight reduction, the space in the salon practically did not decrease. The front panel acquired a more rigorous architecture, and the IntelliLink multimedia complex received a touch screen with a diagonal of 7 inches, supporting Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife.

In technical terms, the focus was on economical engines. The base became a 3-cylinder 1.3-liter engine with a capacity of 107 hp and 133 Nm. Later, a 1.0-liter Ecotec turbo engine appeared, delivering 125 hp and 170 Nm of torque. Depending on the version, a 5-speed manual transmission, 6-speed automatic, or variator were used. In combination with a more streamlined body, this ensured the car had good fuel economy indicators for its segment — 5.5-6 liters of gasoline per 100 km in the combined cycle.

The equipment gradually approached the standards of more expensive models. In the top versions, there were keyless access, rearview camera, stability system, electric parking brake, and an extended package of electronic assistants. The manufacturer retained the simple suspension design, which positively affected the maintenance cost.

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