Μαζί με το υπέροχο Avista concept, η Buick παρουσίασε στην έκθεση του Detroit και την αμερικάνικη έκδοση του Envision. Το crossover που θα κατασκευάζεται στο εργοστάσιο της Αμερικανικής εταιρίας στη Κίνα, δεν διαφέρει από την κινέζικη έκδοση και είναι το πρώτο crossover της Buick που διαθέτει HiPer Strut μπροστά ανάρτηση και ενεργό Twin Clutch σύστημα τετρακίνησης. Επίσης διαθέτει ενεργή γρίλια και αλουμινένιο καπό.
Στο εσωτερικό συναντάμε θερμαινόμενα ή κλιματιζόμενα καθίσματα, θερμαινόμενο τιμόνι, σύστημα ενημέρωσης και ψυχαγωγίας IntelliLink με οθόνη αφής 8″, τριζωνικό κλιματισμό, ηχοσύστημα της Bose, και πανοραμική οροφή. Από πλευράς ασφαλείας διαθέτει αερόσακους γονάτων και κουρτίνας, όπως και τα συστήματα Lane Change Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert. StabiliTrak ESC, Following Distance Indicator, Collision Mitigation Braking και Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control.
Κίνηση παίρνει από έναν 2,0-λιτρο turbo τετρακύλινδρο κινητήρα απόδοσης 252 ίππων με 353 Nm ροπής, που συνδυάζεται με ένα 6-τάχυτο αυτόματο κιβώτιο ταχυτήτων.
Οι πωλήσεις του θα ξεκινήσουν από το δεύτερο εξάμηνο του έτους, με την τιμή να γίνεται γνωστή κατά την ημερομηνία λανσαρίσματος.
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Buick Introduces Envision Luxury Crossover
DETROIT – The 2016 Envision is an all-new luxury compact crossover with segment-challenging driving dynamics, advanced technology, connectivity and Buick’s trademark interior acoustics. It is a global vehicle, designed from the ground up as a Buick luxury compact crossover. It goes on sale in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2016.
“The all-new Buick Envision is a modern, confident and responsive luxury compact crossover that combines the brand’s core characteristics with great performance features like our HiPer strut suspension,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Buick. “That dynamic experience behind the wheel is complemented by Buick’s signature luxury, whisper-quiet cabin and connectivity features to benefit drivers and passengers alike.”
Vehicle highlights include:
252-horsepower (186 kW) 2.0L turbo engine with stop/start technology, Buick’s first crossover vehicle application of HiPer Strut front suspension and Buick’s first active Twin Clutch AWD system
LED daytime running lamps and rear LED accent lights
Efficiency-enhancing features including active grille shutters and a structure incorporating mass-reducing high-strength steel, and an aluminum hood
Standard heated front seats, rear seats, and steering wheel; available cooled front seats
Sliding, 60/40-split rear seat, offering the flexibility of more legroom for second-row passengers
Standard eight-way power-adjustable front seats and four-way-adjustable lumbar
Kneeling cushions in the second-row seat enable a flatter load floor when the seat is folded
Standard tri-zone climate control with rear-seat controls
Programmable power liftgate with hands-free operation
Active noise cancelation
· Standard nineteen-inch aluminum wheels
Passive entry and push-button start with standard remote start
Standard Bose premium sound system
Available panoramic moonroof.
The Envision is also designed to carry more than its competitors, with more rear cargo space than the Acura RDX and the Lincoln MKC. It’s also roomier for passengers, with more rear legroom, front and rear shoulder room, and overall Environmental Protection Agency-rated passenger volume than the MKC.
Design rewards with attention to detail
Designers and engineers were given a clean slate to develop the Envision and they employed supercomputer technologies to help make the most of the architecture for strength, stiffness and quietness. Every aspect of the vehicle’s design and its effect on refinement was taken into consideration – even the available panoramic moonroof was designed for lower wind noise when open.
“The Envision represents a compromise-free design that enabled the development team to do the things luxury customers appreciate,” said Judy Brennan, chief engineer. “Our attention to detail yielded tremendous strength and stiffness of the platform, which is evident in exceptional ride and handling characteristics.”
The clean-sheet design and stiff structure helped eliminate an estimated 22 pounds (10 kg) of add-on material to create whisper-quiet interior acoustics.
And while those attributes lie beneath the Envision’s skin, the skin itself is instantly recognizable as a Buick crossover with contemporary proportions, flowing lines and detailed surface features.
“There is tension in the Envision’s design that reflects elegant athleticism, rendering a planted stance that enhances driver confidence,” says Bryan Nesbitt, global executive director, Buick design. “It’s dynamic and youthful, with features that support the vehicle’s technologically advanced ambience.”
Envision features Buick’s signature winged headlamps and standard heated outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators. Articulating Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps are available.
Dynamic passenger environment
The Envision’s interior features a “floating,” wraparound instrument panel sweeps into the door panels, for a flowing, organic and inviting appearance that complements the exterior.
“To put it simply, the Envision’s cabin combines beauty with innovation,” said Nesbitt. “It telegraphs dynamism like nothing else in the segment. Everywhere you touch is a stitched, soft surface. Everything you touch is designed for intuitive, effortless functionality.”
The large center console storage bin features damped dual wing-type doors that provide easier, less-obstructed access and allow the driver or passengers – even those in the rear – to access the storage bin without disturbing the other.
Technology and connectivity
The new Envision offers a standard 8-inch Buick IntelliLink screen, as well as available OnStar with 4G LTE with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
IntelliLink is the contact point for much of the Envision’s technology and connectivity. It provides intuitive operation of basic functions, yet is capable of linking up Bluetooth devices such as smartphones, as well as SD cards and MP3 players. Four USB ports, four 12-volt outlets and a 120-volt outlet are included.
A new steering wheel for Buick debuts in the Envision, featuring thumb-operated toggle switches that make it easy to scroll through the IntelliLink menus and vehicle features in the driver information center.
Powertrain and performance
The 2016 Envision features a standard 2.0L turbo engine SAE certified at 252 horsepower (186 kW) and 260 lb-ft of torque (353 Nm), which is more standard horsepower and torque than an Audi Q5. It is paired with a third-generation six-speed automatic transmission.
Performance and efficiency is enhanced with Stop/Start technology – Buick’s first application on the 2.0L turbo engine. It seamlessly shuts down the engine when the Envision comes to a stop under certain driving conditions, such as a stoplight. The engine automatically restarts when the driver takes his or her foot off the brake.
The 2.0L turbo engine is offered exclusively with AWD, giving the Envision performance consistent with vehicle’s ride and handling capabilities. The turbocharger features a twin-scroll design that helps the engine deliver a broad torque band, for a greater feeling of power on demand. Ninety percent of peak torque is available from 1,800 rpm to 5,500 rpm and the full 260 lb-ft of peak torque from 3,000 to 4,000 rpm.
The engine is designed with refinement-enhancing features such as balance shafts and sound-attenuating components; and is isolated on a hydraulically damped substructure that helps quell noise and vibration. Four powertrain mounts are used rather than the conventional three.
Ride and handling
The Envision’s robust structure is the foundation for a balanced and confident driving experience. Buick’s HiPer Strut front suspension reduces torque steer and benefits steering feel. It’s a feature inspired by the athletic Regal GS sedan and that is not currently offered on any crossover vehicle, including competitors such as the Audi Q5.
The Envision features Buick’s first active Twin Clutch AWD system designed to make the most of handling and stability in all driving conditions. It is a fully automatic, on-demand system engineered to deliver sure-footed handling in low-grip conditions, while also contributing to a quieter and smoother ride with minimal torque transferred to the rear wheels when all-wheel-drive traction isn’t needed.
Safety features
The Envision offers 360 degrees of available passive and active safety technology, including 10 standard air bags, available Automatic Park Assist, available Surround Vision camera system and Buick’s first use of Lane Keep Assist, which is standard.
Automatic Park Assist measures a suitable parallel or perpendicular parking spot and steers the vehicle into it, while Lane Keep Assist helps the driver keep the vehicle in the lane with an automatic steering adjustment when an inadvertent lane departure is detected.
A rearview camera is standard, while the available Surround Vision provides an overhead view of the Envision that enhances the driver’s vision at low speeds, such as parking and reversing.
Additional 2016 model year standard and available safety features include:
Standard side-curtain and knee air bags
Standard Safety Alert Seat, which pulses to alert the driver about a possible crash
Standard Front Park Assist, Lane Change Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard Following Distance Indicator
Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control
Standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake force distribution
Standard cornering brake control and brake assist
Available Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Collision Mitigation Braking.
Safety and security features also include OnStar technology with Advanced Crash Response System, emergency assistance and more.
Buick is an international modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors and thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning luxury models in North America and China. Learn more about Buick cars and crossovers at www.buick.com, on Twitter @buick, Instagram (include link) or at www.facebook.com/buick
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2016 BUICK ENVISION SPECIFICATIONS
Overview | Engine | Transmission | Chassis/Suspension | Brakes | Wheels/Tires | Dimensions | Capacities
Overview
Model:
2016 Buick Envision
Body style / driveline:
four-door, five-passenger compact crossover; front engine transaxle, all-wheel drive
Construction:
steel body frame integral (unibody) with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders, roof, door panels, one-piece bodyside outer panel, aluminum hood, thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias
EPA vehicle class:
SUV
Manufacturing location:
Yantai, China
Key competitors:
Acura RDX, Audi Q5, Lincoln MKC
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Engine
Type:
Ecotec 2.0L DOHC I-4 VVT DI Turbocharged
Displacement (cu. in. / cc):
122 / 1998
Bore & stroke (in. / mm):
3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86
Block material:
cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
DOHC, four-valves per
cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
Valve lifters:
hydraulic roller finger follower
Ignition system:
coil-on-plug
Fuel delivery:
high-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control
Compression ratio:
9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
252 / 186 (est.)
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):
260 / 353 (est.)
Recommended fuel:
premium recommended but not required
Max. engine speed
(fuel cut-off):
6800 rpm
Emissions controls:
close-coupled, catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation; evaporative system
Additional features:
extended-life spark plugs; extended-life coolant
EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy)
TBD
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Transmission
Hydra-Matic 6T70
Type:
six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive
Application:
standard
Gear ratios (:1):
First
4.48
Second
2.87
Third
1.84
Fourth
1.41
Fifth
1.00
Sixth
0.74
Reverse
2.88
Final Drive
3.17
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Chassis/Suspension
Front:
Specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings; HiPer Strut suspension
Rear:
Four-link independent rear with hollow stabilizer bar
Traction control:
all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention
Steering type:
electric rack-and-pinion power-assisted with cross-wind stabilization and road-shake stabilization
Steering wheel turns lock-to-lock:
2.67
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
39.5 / 12
Steering ratio:
15.6 to 1
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Brakes
Type:
four-wheel disc w/ABS and electronic stability control
Brake rotor diameter – front
(in / mm):
12.6 /321
Brake rotor diameter – rear
(in / mm):
12.4 / 315
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Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type:
19-inch aluminum
Tires:
235/50R19 AL3
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Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm) :
107.9 / 2740
Overall length (in / mm):
183.7 / 4666
Overall width (in / mm):
72.4 / 1839
Overall height (in / mm):
66.8 / 1697
Front track (in / mm):
1575 / 62
Rear track (in / mm):
1575 / 62
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear):
2 / 3
Headroom (in / mm):
39.96 / 1015 (front)
38.5 / 977 (rear)
Legroom (in / mm):
40.9 / 1040 (front)
37.5 / 952 (rear)
Shoulder room (in / mm):
57.0 / 1448 (front)
55.8 / 1417 (rear)
Hip room (in / mm):
54.4 / 1381 (front)
53.1 / 1348 (rear)
EPA passenger volume
(cu ft / L) :
100.6 / 2849
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):
127.5 / 3610.6
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
26.9 / 761 (behind rear seat)
57.3 / 1622 (rear seat folded)
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Capacities
Fuel tank (gal / L):
17.3 / 65.5
Engine oil (qt / L):
6.0 / 5.7
Curb weight (lb / kg):
4047 / 183
Trailering rating (lb / kg):
1500 / 680
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Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
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