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Is 2016 Buick Cascada’s Deal That Good?

2016 Buick Cascada 2016 Cascada, Buick’s first convertible vehicle for the last 25 years will go on sale early next year with a promise of extended list of standard equipment, powerful drivetrain system and affordable price. The vehicle is designed to offer 2+2 room configuration, which is ideal for four adults. The vehicle will also demonstrate what can the 200 hp (149 kW) turbo engine is capable of, along with the six-speed automatic transmission.

And along with these tasty elements, the vehicle will also include:

electro-hydraulic power roof that lowers in only 17 seconds
High-intensity discharge,
Articulating headlamps and front LED daytime running lamps and LED taillamps
Automated, spring-loaded rollover bars behind the rear seat
IntelliLink system with 7-inch color touch screen
Navigation radio
Seven-speaker premium audio system
Rear Vision camera
Remote start
Dual-zone climate control
Front and rear 12-volt power outlets
Heat-reflective seating
Heated front seats with eight-way power adjustments
Heated three-spoke steering wheel
Twenty-inch aluminum wheels with bi-color finish
Electric power steering
Rear Park Assist

2016 Buick Cascada

And if you decide to upgrade to the Premium pack, you also get:

Forward Collision Alert System
Lane Departure Warning System
Automatic headlamp control with tunnel detection
Front and Rear Park Assist System
Rainsense automatic windshield wipers
20-inchwheels with diamond graphic bi-color finish
Front and rear air deflectors.

2016 Buick Cascada

Furthermore, the Cascada will also offer ample storage space, including the 13,4 cubic feet of cargo room with the top up. It will also offer a 22.4-inch x 12.6-inch pass-through from the trunk to the passenger compartment.

So, what do you think? Is this vehicle worth it over an Audi car?

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September 24, 2015

Avenir-Inspired 2017 Buick LaCrosse Previewed

2017 Buick LaCrosse Teaser 2017 Buick LaCrosse has a brand new and more expressive face. The proof for this is the teaser image that has just been shown by the famous American company. In addition, Buick also says that LaCrosse’s design is inspired by the latest Avenir concept and it is actually a striking evolution from current Buick models.

Impressive or Expressive Front?

As you can see from the picture above, the car has a grille with a brand new design. In fact, it also comes to put a new face on the brand. This new appearance includes three-color tri-shield insignia set on a wing-shaped element. An interesting historical fact is that the tri-shield logo is rooted in company founder David Dunbar Buick’s Scottish family crest.

The trio of colors is contrasted via the darkened waterfall grille bars. The same element is also spanning the width of the opening, and in such way it is connecting the grille and headlamps, thus highlighting LaCrosse’s new sculptural surfacing.

Other Details

Initially, the design of Avenir was inspired by the 1954 Wildcat II concept. And the biggest news is that by 2018 this will be the new face of all Buick models.

Furthermore, the next-gen LaCrosse has a design which is based on a new chassis that is stronger but lighter than the current model. This chassis also promises more dynamic driving experience. Buick also revealed that new technologies such as the five-link rear suspension will be featured. By the way, this suspension contributes to a more responsive ride, while at the same time taking Buick’s signature quietness to a new threshold.

We don’t have to wait much longer than November to witness the full reveal of 2017 Buick LaCrosse. The premiere of the car is scheduled for the Los Angeles Auto Show.

September 23, 2015

2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring: Is This the Better Version?

2016 Buick Encore front Distinguishing. Attractive. Sexy. These are just some of the superlatives which can be used to describe the 2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring. Mentioning the fact that it is super comfortable just metamorphoses the SUV into a top of the range model! It is truly a car for people with character. And that includes men as well.

The new Encore Sport Touring had quite successful year in 2015 and from what we can see it seems like 2016 is going to be promising as well. Hopefully the car will exceed last year’s number of sales which went up by 29 percent for the first six months. Well done Buick!

This time around the compact crossover is even more exclusive as it will be fitted with an all-new 1.4L turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It also has direct injection and stop/start technology. The only thing in common with the standard Encore 1.4L turbo power unit is found in its displacement. Apart from that, we can say only one thing – welcome updates!

All in all, we have bolstered features such as:

Engine efficiency which is due to the reduced friction. So now there are low-friction piston rings, a low-friction camshaft drive and a low-friction oil pump
More strength and lowered down engine vibration thanks to a durable steel crankshaft
Powder-metal steel connecting rods and tough hypereutectic-alloy aluminum pistons
A variable-flow oiling system that helps maximize fuel efficiency
Piston-cooling oil jets that decrease piston temperatures. This results in boosted performance, improved efficiency and better emissions

2016 Buick Encore rear

Doesn’t sound bad at all, right? But let’s make the whole picture even more fuming by pointing out that the engine of the Buick Encore Sport Touring is capable of generating around 153 HP (112 kW) and 240 Nm of torque (177 lb-ft). This has been estimated to be approximately 11 percent more horsepower and nearly 20 percent more torque than the Encore’s standard engine. Which is great.

Exteriorly, this red little beast demonstrates spirit, stance and action which are able to catch the eye of James Bond who has decided to go on a vacation to cool his temper a bit. The hot bodylook is complemented by 18-inch aluminum premium-finish wheels, body-color door handles, winged rear spoiler, enhanced outside rearview mirrors with signal indicators and blue-accented halogen composite projector-beam headlamps.

Inside drivers can enjoy fold-flat front passenger seat which extends the cargo length and accommodates items up to eight feet long, QuietTuning with Bose Active Noise Cancellation technology and OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with a Wi-Fi hotspot, including a three-month/3GB data trial.

However, there is one drawback. If you like the 2016 Encore Sport Touring, you will have to wait until this fall when the car will officially go on sale.

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July 21, 2015

2016 Buick Cascada Will Demonstrate Some Bold Style and Safety Features

2016 Buick Cascada convertible will be offered early the next year with numerous add-ons, that altogether bring a refined and stylish appearance, wonderful performance and versatility and of course, exceptional pleasure of driving.

What is different, is that the whole body construction now allows the top, the folding mechanism and the roll bar will be stowed below car’s “belt line” and under the hard cover, which will bring a smooth and stylish profile. This configuration also brings some more cargo space: 22.4-inch by 12.6-inch (320 mm by 570 mm) pass-through from the trunk to the passenger compartment. We all love the extra cargo volume, dont’we? Furthermore, when the 50/50-spit rear seat is folded, some long items, for example a snowboard, can be easily stowed inside. Handy.

And there are more examples of engineer wonders. For example, the roll bar system enables the rear-seat cargo pass-through and when it is deployed, the roll bars extend with about 14 inches to match the height of the windshield.

In fact, the whole reinforced body of the Cascada supports the roll bar system and brings some comfortable and pleasurable drive. Some more of the included elements are:

A-pillars featuring press-hardened steel in the inner structures and reinforced with high-strength, hot-rolled and cold-bent tubes within the pillars
Reinforced rocker panels with increased cross section
Underbody reinforcements including X-braces, V-braces and additional brackets
A reinforced “torsion box” bulkhead behind the rear seats that incorporates the pop-up roll bars

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June 17, 2015

2016 Buick Enclave Now Comes With Even Better Connectivity System

Customers of the 2016 Buick Enclave can now download on the go with the latest OnStar 4G LTE connectivity. The system offers Wi-Fi hotspot, that can be used simultaneously by seven devices! The Enclave’s connectivity upgrade can be installed on all Buick vehicles, including the Encore, Verano, Regal, LaCrosse and Cascada models. In fact Buick brand offers three moths/three gigabytes free trial.

The 4G LTE is the latest and fastest mobile data network: it is 10 times faster than the 3G network and 100 times faster than the previous generation of OnStar systems. And now it offers and stronger and more reliable connection.

On the other hand, Buick’s IntelLink touch radio is already a standard on Enclave lineup and comes with even better connectivity features and customizable options. In addition, six months of OnStar Directions and Connections service is also a standard function. And there is even a mobile app, that controls vehicle functions and has access to vehicle information, that can be further shared to other devices.

There is also Five Years of OnStar Basic Plan, that allows owners to remotely star and lock the vehicle and can activate the horn or lights. There is even one more extra. It is called OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, that can make checks on the engine, transmission, brakes and other. How cool is that?

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May 19, 2015

Buick Demonstrates More Efficient Way of Painting Vehicles

It is a good thing to hear, that residential and commercial paint manufactures are developing technologies, that will bring lesser impact on nature in their future work. It is incredible, how just the paint job of vehicles uses over seventy percent of the overall energy, used to bring a car together. To be precise, 2.5 megawatt hours are needed to paint a car. This is the electrical bill for a nine weeks, if this amount of energy was used by a typical US home.

But there are some good news. Since 2011, Orion Assembly, the Buick Verano home, have pioneered in the use of a special water-based “three-wet” paint technology. The process eliminates the need of a blake oven, which is usually used in the process of painting a vehicle. The result is a three-layer paint – primer, color and clear coat – that is applied to one over another before the previous layer is still wet. Using this way, Orion Assembly now uses only one megawatt hour of energy to paint a car.

Buick is a worldwide modern and luxury brand, that offers vehicles with unseen design, incredible interiors and high-tech gadgets, that are delivered with a high-quality yet efficient performance. Buick attracts customers with its luxury model lineup in North America and China.

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April 23, 2015

Buick Verano Finally Revealed in Shanghai

Buick Verano is an American car debuting in China. As strange as it sounds, the 2017 model year Verano has just been revealed during the Shanghai Auto Show, showing its sports sedan exterior that is said to be inspired by Riviera and Avenir concept cars. The model also delivers great fuel efficiency and sporting handling.

As you can see from the single image we received, the Verano has the typical for Buick waterfall grille. It is accompanied by Avenir’s wing-shaped HID xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. The same wing shape can be seen in the LED taillights, too.

The windshield gives the body of the car a longer look, because it is positioned between the fastback roof and streamlined C-pillar curves. The double-sweep is also there, being typical for all Buick sedans. The beautiful silhouette of the Verano is supported by 17-inch 10-spoke alloys mated to Continental MC5 225/45 R17 sports tires.

Under the hood of the Verano is the 1.5T SIDI turbocharged Ecotec engine, which is coupled with seven-speed DCG transmission with smooth gear shifting. The output of the unit is rated at 169 hp (124 kW) at 5,600 rpm, while the peak torque – at 250 Nm (185 lb-ft) at 1,700-4,400 rpm. Despite the impressive power, the car is still capable of returning 6.1L per 100 km combined fuel consumption.

This is the third Buick entry on the Chinese market that comes to satisfy customer’s demands. The first two were Excelle GT, launched earlier this year, and the family car Excelle. With this step, it is expected that Buick will strengthen its positions in China.

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April 21, 2015

Buick Teases Next-Gen Verano Ahead of Shanghai Debut

Buick Verano Teaser The next generation Buick Verano is (sadly) to be showcased for the first time at the Auto Shanghai 2015 this Sunday. The sports sedan is going to be called not Verano but “Wei Lang” in Chinese. The model is at the core of Buick’s strategy of expanding to the east, thus they have equipped it with various features that enhance not only the design of the car, but also it’s driving capabilities.

There is only a teaser released, meaning that we are going to see the sedan for the first time on Sunday. However, the company has revealed that that the model will offer “refreshed experience” thanks to its stylish and dynamic changes in the exterior. The interior will also be more exquisite and comfortable.

In terms of power, the Verano will probably get the same engine range as in 2015 model year, thus offering powerful performance. Buick also said that the new model will be inspired by the both the 2013 Buick Riviera and the Buick Avenir concept cars, and this fact makes us really impatient to see it.

As a matter of fact, the future Verano is an example of company’s insight into the aesthetic choices of Chinese customers. Therefore, it will stay typical Buick in terms of design, but it will also be innovatively reimagined. It is expected to how new standards in terms of safety and comfort.

There are no words on North American debut of the new Verano. Fingers are crossed.

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April 15, 2015

Buick Avenir Concept Shows-Off with Bigger Vision Flexibility

Buick Avenir Concept The crew at Buick doesn’t believe that LEDs are just lights, made to see the road ahead. They create masterpieces that mix crushing design concepts with incredible efficiency and flexibility. The Buick’s visual identity is always connected to the offbeat design of headlamps and tail-lamps. Something more: new technology of crafting the light-emoting diodes allows designers to bring the next level of light efficiency and new age of crushing visual designs.

The lamps are a mixture of technical details and exquisite looks, which are revealed only to those, who dare to take a closer look. The headlamps and tail-lamps incorporate elements, that create a winged form and each “wing” contains the signature Buick logo and continues to the decorative trim and seating surface.

The light-emoting diodes allow specialists to have more control over the behavior of the light itself and over the efficiency. For example, the winged accents in Avenir’s lamps confidently lighten the vision, regardless if it is a day or night. The turn signals illuminate in such grace and manner that bring the impression of waves upon a shoreline.

As you might know, Buick is a luxurious brand, which offers extraordinary designs, one-of-a-kind interiors and countless additional technologies. The team welcomes new clients with a portfolio of the award-winning models in America and even in China.

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March 31, 2015

Bronze-Accented Buick Enclave Makes North American Debut

Buick has introduced a bronze accented Enclave crossover dubbed Tuscan Edition. It is different from its siblings due to the one-off bronze grille and 20-inch chrome-clad wheels that feature accents from the same material. The three-row luxury crossover is actually one of the most popular and looked for in its segment. With this market step, it is obvious that Buick is opting to gather the glances of even more people, who will eventually become buyers.

For those interested, Enclave Tuscan Edition will be offered in two trim variants: Leather (1SL) and Premium (1SN). In addition, the range of exterior color choices includes White Frost Tricoat, Dark Chocolate Metallic and Ebony Twilight Metallic.

The new trim levels will also add some more to the standard equipment of the “normal” Enclave. We are speaking here of the power-operated dual moonroof, the heated steering wheel, the eight-way power front driver and passenger seats, the heated front seats on Leather models and heated/cooled seats on Premium models.

Don’t fool yourself by thinking that the list stops here. The designers have added also ice-blue LED ambient lighting that shines over the instrument panel, power-tilting/telescoping steering column only available on Premium models, Buick IntelliLink, the famous OnStar with 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, tri-zone automatic climate control, high-intensity discharge headlamps, power liftgate and rear park assist and rear-vision camera system with dynamic guidelines.

Under the hood of the car is the standard 3.6L V-6, which powers all four wheels or only the two up front, depending on customer’s wish. Its economy rating is estimated at 24 mpg on the highway.

Of course, 2016 Buick Enclave Tuscan Edition will be making a debut at the New York International Auto Show before going on sale this summer.

Source: Buick

March 26, 2015

2016 Buick Cascada Drops its Top at NAIAS

Another debut for Buick at this year’s NAIAS is making the Cascada Convertible. As a matter of fact, this will be the first Buick convertible offered in the United States in 25 years. The stylish car utilizes new powertrain and chassis technologies, and just like the Avenir Concept, it has room only for four. The rigid body structure of the car feature sophisticated HiPer Strut front suspension (based on the MacPherson strut design) and responsive Watts Z-link suspension in the rear. Oh, and have we mentioned the 200-horsepower (149 kW) that the turbocharged engine produces?

Since it is a convertible, it is important to mention that the top drops only for 17 seconds at speeds up to 31 mph. When lowered, the top folds neatly and completely beneath a hard tonneau behind the rear seats, giving the car a pure open-air aesthetic.

The Cascada has a flowing, sculpted profile and windswept exterior design. Sleek headlamps flow into the front fenders, and feature integrated swing-shape light-emitting diode (LED) daytime running lights. Adding more to the distinctive appearance are the chrome trim bridges between the wing-shaped LED taillights.

Inside, the car is thoughtfully trimmed and comprehensively equipped. Take a look at the instrument panel, which is wrapped with soft-touch material. An authentic stitching is also at hand, while the heated front seats and steering wheel offer additional comfort.

The engaging driving experience is ensured by the 1.6L turbocharged powerplant, which is rated at 200 horsepower (149 kW) and 280 Nm (206 lb-ft) of torque. Direct injection and variable valve timing complement the turbo engine’s performance. The power unit is also backed by a six-speed automatic transmission.

The electric power steering system executes the steering inputs, while the stopping power is handled by standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes. Cascada runs on standard 20-inch wheels. The rigid body structure of the car includes a high-strength steel in strategic areas and it is the foundation for the Cascada’s driving experience. The wheelbase measures 106.1-inch (2,695 mm), which of course enhances ride smoothness while enabling greater rear-seat legroom.

The Cascada Convertible goes on sale in early 2016.

2016 Buick Cascada Convertible Specifications:

Model:	2016 Buick Cascada
Body style / driveline:	two-door, four-passenger convertible; front-engine/front-wheel drive
Construction:	steel body-frame-integral
Wheelbase (in / mm):	106.1 / 2695
Overall length (in / mm):	184.9 / 4696
Overall height (in / mm):	56.8 / 1443
Overall width (in / mm):	72.4 / 1839
Track (in / mm):	62.5 / 1587 (front and rear)
Engine:	1.6L turbo I-4 DOHC with direct injection
Horsepower (hp / kW):	200 / 149
Torque (lb-ft / Nm):	206 / 280 (221 / 300 with overboost) – estimated
Transmission:	six-speed automatic
Front suspension:	HiPer Strut with direct-acting stabilizer bar
Rear suspension:	compound crank with Watts Z-link
Steering:	rack-mounted electric, variable-assist rack-and-pinion
Brakes:	four-wheel disc with ABS and stability control
Wheels:	20-inch aluminum
Cargo room (cu ft / L):	13.4 / 380 – top up 9.8 / 280 – top down

Source: Buick

January 12, 2015

2015 Buick Avenir Concept Revealed at NAIAS

2015 Buick Avenir Concept will surprise us in the New Year with changed design proportion and rejuvenated interior. The car has just been introduced and it is currently making its world debut at the North American International Auto Show. “Avenir” stands for future in French and this is no coincidence, since the car is distinguished by its futuristic looks – inside and out. First we see that the model features premium sports proportions and it actually embodies and interpretation of the original Buick design.

Avenir can show-off further with sculptural surfacing, expressive proportion and a sweep-spear bodyside. On the other hand, the interior ensures maximum comfort and piece of mind for the driver and passengers.

And have you noticed the long hood and the wheels-at-the-corners stance? However, the most striking difference from the contemporary Buick models is the new grille design. It includes a large opening highlighted by a return to the three-color (red, silver and blue) Buick tri-shield insignia, accented by wing-shaped elements. This new design element is flanked by bold headlamps that of course feature LEDs.

Buick designers have prepared for the Avenir a sophisticated color palette, which includes a Crystalline exterior color. This paint finish accentuates to another level Avenir’s body lines. In addition, it also complements the interior perfectly.

Speaking of the cabin, it has only space for four persons. The interior focuses on the easier management of technologies and enhances the feelings of personal space and well-being. The surfaces are inspired by nature and sea waves and this can be seen in design motifs, which are featured on the seats and even carried over to the carpet.

Light and natural tones adorn the interior. They are blended with oiled and buffed wood trim and accented by Galvano satin-chrome elements. In terms of functionality – it is manifested in the car’s device-integration technologies. They have been designed to lift the user’s mood and make daily life easier.

For instance, Avenir instantly configures gauge cluster and infotainment screen displays based on prior customization. At the same time it can also recognize user’s music preferences and recently visited locations.

At last, the personal connectivity has been extended to the rear-seat passengers. They have USB ports and video screens, which allow them to plug in to their favorite media and slip into complete relaxation.

Source: Buick

January 12, 2015

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