Shanghai General Motors (Shanghai GM) has introduced the Buick LaCrosse to its Chinese line-up. Using the LaCrosse architecture from North America, the vehicle has been engineered and developed specifically for the China market. It has an all-new body, exterior and interior, and unique engine lineup.
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The LaCrosse was reengineered in Shanghai by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), a joint venture of General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Group (SAIC). The engineering and design centre was responsible for body, exterior and interior design as well as the selection of powertrains. Refinements were made in line with China’s road and fuel conditions and customer requirements, said the company in a statement.
The new sedan competes in the upper-medium segment. Shanghai GM is offering three LaCrosse models: the 2.4 Luxury model priced at RMB 239,800 (US$29,800), the 2.4 Elite model priced at RMB 269,800 and the 3.0 Flagship model price at RMB 329,800. Deliveries will begin in the second quarter of 2006.
