Buick Velite 6
The Buick Velite 6 (微蓝) is a compact station wagon, also known as a "multi-activity vehicle" (MAV), available as either an EV or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). It is sold exclusively in China.
Buick Velite 6 | |
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Buick Velite 6 | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Buick (SAIC-GM) |
Production | 2019–present |
Designer | Longbai Yang |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact car (C) |
Body style | 5-door liftback |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
Related | Chevrolet Menlo |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor |
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Transmission | Single reduction gearbox |
Battery | 35 kWh (Plus: 52.5 kWh) lithium-ion[1] |
Electric range | 301 km (187 mi) 410 km (250 mi) (Plus) |
Plug-in charging | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,660 mm (105 in) |
Length | 4,650 mm (183 in) |
Width | 1,817 mm (71.5 in) |
Height | 1,510 mm (59 in) |
Curb weight | 1,540–1,675 kg (3,395–3,693 lb) |
History
The Velite 6 was previewed with the Velite concept car in 2016[2] (not to be confused with the 2004 concept of the same name). In April 2018, two production-intent models were unveiled; one electric, and the other a plug-in hybrid.[3]. The production Buick Velite 6 debuted at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April. At first, it was only available as an all-electric vehicle, with two battery options available.[4] In July 2020, the production plug-in hybrid version was launched.[5]
The Velite 6 is available in three variants: Entry, Middle, and Luxury. It also features three driving modes (standard, sport, and economy) and three levels of energy recycling.[4]
Velite 6 Plus
The Buick Velite 6 Plus was introduced in October 2019. The Velite 6 Plus has a larger battery, with 52.5 kWh capacity and a range of up to 410 km on the NEDC.[6] It generates up to 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) torque.
Plug-in hybrid
The Buick Velite 6 PHEV combines a 1.5-liter internal combustion engine with an 80 kW electric motor, driven by an electronically controlled variable transmission (e-CVT). Together, they produce 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) torque.[7] With a 9.5-kWh battery capacity, the PHEV has a electric-only range of 60 kilometres (37 mi) and total range of 780 kilometres (480 mi). The Velite 6 PHEV includes a "lock" mode which keeps the car on hybrid power for maximum range.
See also
References
- "Velite 6 specs". CN: Autohome.
- "Buick Velite Concept Debuts In China, Ushers In 'Buick Blue' Strategy". GM Authority. 2016-11-18.
- "Buick Velite 6 Bows For China In Plug-In And Battery-Electric Variants". GM Authority. 2018-04-17.
- https://media.gm.com/content/dam/Media/documents/CN/Vehicle_Spec/Buick/VELITE-6/Buick%20VELITE%206%20Family%20Product%20Specifications.pdf
- https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/07/all-new-buick-velite-7-ev-and-velite-6-phev-launch-in-china/
- "Buick Launches VELITE 6 PLUS MAV Electric Vehicle in China". Buick. 2019-10-12.
- https://plants.gm.com/media/cn/en/buick/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2020/Jul/0724_Buick.html