Buick LaCrosse Hybrid EV makes global debut in Shanghai

The all-new Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) has made its global debut at the 2016 Buick Day event in Shanghai,  where the Buick Avista concept was also shown for the first time in China.

Both models will be appearing on the Buick stand at Auto China 2016 in Beijing, which begins on April 25.

“GM’s leadership in electrification technologies, now and in the future, are coming to Buick in China,” said Larry Nitz, GM executive director of Global Propulsion Systems, at the event. “In fact, over the next five years, we will roll out more than 10 new energy vehicles in China, including several models for Buick. That includes full hybrids, plug-in hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles.”

A major component of SAIC-GM's Drive to Green strategy, the LaCrosse HEV adopts the same design language and technological advances as the recently introduced all-new LaCrosse, along with segment-leading hybrid powertrain technologies. 

The LaCrosse HEV is powered by a 1.8-litre SIDI engine that is paired with an electric variable transmission and a 1.5-kWh high-performance lithium battery unit.

The LaCrosse HEV offers comprehensive fuel economy of 4.7 L/100km. This represents a 35 percent decrease in fuel consumption from the LaCrosse with eAssist that is powered by a smart hybrid powertrain, yet the LaCrosse HEV sprints from 0 to 100kph in 8.9 seconds.