Buick Velite (spy shot)
A Buick-badged Chevrolet Volt was recently spied
testing on the streets of Chicago and it is the China-bound
Buick Velite. However, based on this picture
from Reddit user Hogbelly, it seems evident that some final testing is being
done before the car can hit the Chinese market.
When the Velite does reach China, it isn't expected
to be much more than a re-badged version of the Volt. In fact, the only real
differences are expected to be the badges and a set of slightly different
bumpers.
Power is bound to come from the same engine as the
U.S.-spec Volt, meaning Chinese customers will receive a small 1.5-liter petrol
engine pumping out 99 hp and consuming just 0.9 liters of fuel per 100 km.
According to local reports, the model will enjoy its
world debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show in December.
