Buick has teased the Envision Plus, ahead of its debut in Shanghai on April 18th. The company is keeping details under wraps, but confirmed the crossover will have a “segment-leading size” as well as an extended wheelbase that spans 2,833 mm. This is 54 mm longer than the standard model and it promises to provide a “spacious and premium cabin experience.”
Besides the increased dimensions, the
crossover will adopt a flatter beltline and new rear quarter glass. The model
will also have new rear doors and a revised rear end with a more upright
liftgate. Little else is known about the model at this point, but Buick said
the Envision Plus will have “GM’s most advanced electric architecture, an
all-new propulsion system, the newest Buick eConnect connectivity system and
industry-leading intelligent driving technologies to more than satisfy those
who appreciate the unmatched combination of safety and versatility of a premium
SUV.”
That isn’t much to go on, but the
Chinese-spec Envision S has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that
develops 233 hp and 350 Nm of torque. It’s
connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission, which enables the crossover
to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in as little as 7.5 seconds and hit a
top speed of 210 km/h.
In a statement, SAIC-GM’s Molly Peck said
the model will “join the Envision and Envision S to further strengthen Buick’s
presence in premium SUVs through its impressive styling, segment-leading
functionality and enhanced connectivity that will meet local consumers’ diverse
needs.”
