Within the framework of the Shanghai Motor Show the company showed new sedan Buick Verano, which is hidden under the guise of Opel Astra K, whose premiere will have to wait until autumn. Exterior Sino-American news has turned restrained, although local public such a machine should come to mind.
Latest generation Opel Astra will differ from the Shanghai sedan Buick Verano, is still unknown. Automobile produced by the American brand for China market, supported by the Chinese as a favorite creative direction Buick – discreet “lush” silhouette and an abundance of chrome on the front end. But what happens Astra, we learn only in September in Frankfurt.
However, in fact, Buick Verano some elements of the body all the more like the Chinese new Chevrolet Cruze, which is outside of Asia is not for sale (by the way, “live” cars on the streets of Shanghai seemed to us very attractive). Surprised this is not necessary, since the new Astra, Buick Verano sedan Cruze and the Chinese built on a common platform D2XX, which is predetermined by their technical similarities – for example, the entire trio of similar power structure and the same rear suspension mechanism Semi-Watt.
Under the hood lies a novelty until only one power unit is turbocharged gasoline four 1,5T SIDI power of 169 hp, with a seven-unitized “robot.” A little later, you should see a basic aspirated 1.5 liter, and both versions will be available mechanics. What is interesting, sedan based on the current Opel Astra J also remain in the ranks, despite the release of a new model – now this car is sold under the name Buick Excelle GT.
Finally, we note that the Buick in China are very fond of, and it shows not only in the sales statistics. On city streets of Shanghai, we met a lot of Buicks, is a perelitsovanny the Chinese taste of the Opel and Chevrolet. But looks Astra hatchback and crossover Mokka and does not have to touch – changed only nameplates yes grille.
Chinese equivalent Opel Astra does not smite expression
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