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Another “Buick Vue “picture

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I think I posted this a while ago, but it turned out to be right.
So there it is, I’m posting it again…

And here is some of the PR BS from GM about it for your reading pleasure:

“Some customers who have been drawn to the Enclave were looking for something a little smaller, but they didn’t want to give up craftsmanship or a quiet ride to get there,” said Susan Docherty, general manager of Buick-Pontiac-GMC. “We believe this new Buick will excite those customers, and will continue to broaden the appeal of the brand.”

The Buick crossover will be powered by an Ecotec 2.4L direct-injected four-cylinder engine with an optional 3.0L direct-injected V-6, and is expected to deliver 30 miles per gallon or more on the highway. Final fuel economy estimates, as well as additional vehicle details such as name and pricing, will be announced later.

The Buick plug-in hybrid is expected to be the first commercially available plug-in hybrid SUV produced by a major automaker.

The Buick plug-in hybrid has the potential to achieve double the fuel economy of comparably-sized SUVs on short trips. This significant boost is achieved by combining a modified version of GM’s proven 2-Mode Hybrid system with advanced lithium-ion battery cells and charging technology developed for GM’s Voltec system, which will debut in the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle in late 2010.
The lithium-ion battery can be fully recharged in four to five hours by simply connecting the vehicle to any standard 110V household electrical outlet. By recharging rather than refueling, the Buick plug-in hybrid significantly improves fuel economy and reduces petroleum use. In early testing, the plug-in hybrid is capable of electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds.
On the road, GM’s 2-Mode plug-in hybrid system can use any combination of electric or gasoline engine power to move the vehicle, depending on the driving conditions. This differs from GM’s Voltec technology, which provides the Volt with up to 40 miles of emissions- and petroleum-free electric-only propulsion, and an overall range of more than 300 miles with its flex-fuel engine-generator.

In addition to the lithium-ion battery pack, the Buick plug-in hybrid’s powertrain features two powerful electric motors, sophisticated electronic controls and battery management systems and an efficient direct-injected 3.6L V-6 flex-fuel engine.”

There you have it…

Conversation 18 comments

  1. said Susan Docherty, general manager of Buick-Pontiac-GMC. "We believe this new Buick will excite those customers, and will continue to broaden the appeal of the brand."

    We have a new comedian here.
    She should sign up for Saturday Night Live.

  2. so their strategy of eliminating crappy cars that won't sell is to rebadge the same crappy cars and continue to (not) sell them under different brand. how smart

  4. What a load of crap. So according to GM's logic, converting the fantastic, widely heralded G8 to a Chevy is badge engineering, but slapping a Buick grille on the middling VUE "will excite GM's customers".

    Susan Docherty is a disengenuous liar, and so are Fritz Henderson and Bob Lutz.

    This thing is a joke, it's an embarrassment, and it's existence betrays the reality that the "new" GM is just like the old GM – only smaller and free of debt thanks to the good old American taxpayers.

    F.U. G.M.

  6. Maybe if they rebadge the Pontiac Vibe as a Buick Vibe they can appeal to even more customers who are looking for even a smaller crossover vehicle! SSDD.

  7. Maybe if they rebadge the Pontiac Vibe as a Buick Vibe they can appeal to even more customers who are looking for even a smaller crossover vehicle! YOU LAUGH, BUT THAT'S EXACTY WHAT THE TOYOTA MATRIX IS — AND IT SELLS! (FOR A HIGHER PRICE EVEN!!!) SSDCompany.

  8. "Rick said…
    What a load of crap. So according to GM's logic, converting the fantastic, widely heralded G8 to a Chevy is badge engineering, but slapping a Buick grille on the middling VUE "will excite GM's customers".

    Susan Docherty is a disengenuous liar, and so are Fritz Henderson and Bob Lutz.

    This thing is a joke, it's an embarrassment, and it's existence betrays the reality that the "new" GM is just like the old GM – only smaller and free of debt thanks to the good old American taxpayers.

    F.U. G.M.

    August 6, 2009 5:13 PM"

    Perfect.

    I don't even need to add anything.

  9. ooh…. I hope that if Buick is going to add the Vue to their line-up, that they'll do more to it than this picture illustrates. I never liked the look of the Vue.

  11. It used to be that you pay GM money and you get a piece of cheap crap in return, nowdays, your government forces you to pay them money and you get NOTHING in return. GM truly is a business miracle and the american dream coems true.

  13. integrating a hybrid powertrain with a v6 engine is a great idea. just ask honda

    somehow i have the feeling that this will sell though. and that we will never see the insignia wagon

  14. then these dumb-ass customers should have gone to Saturn to drive their Vue! GM should have kept Saturn and dump Buick just because of these dumb-ass consumers!

    but like every else these days, mediocrity rules!

  15. Buick needs to change the headlamps, side vents and tail lamps. Because it just looks like a rebadged Saturn, which it is. This will surely fail if they don't put more effort into it.

  16. "Anonymous said…

    integrating a hybrid powertrain with a v6 engine is a great idea. just ask honda

    somehow i have the feeling that this will sell though. and that we will never see the insignia wagon

    August 7, 2009 10:16 PM"

    Did you ever drive an Accord Hybrid though? By far the best driving hybrid ever created.

  17. no doubt it was a sweet powertrain it just never sold. and with this buick, i highly doubt it will have the same leve of refinement, seeing as that gm actually bought v6 engines from honda for a time

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