Buick Excelle GT. 2015 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 999, 1349 cm³ (I3 DOHC), 1372, 1485 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Third-generation Excelle, a favourite among Chinese buyers, released in the Middle Kingdom first. Waterfall grille and familiar Buick design cues, including the ‘sweep spear’ waistline. Two engines at launch: 1·5 developing 84 kW; 1·4 turbo with 106 kW. Well equipped, a requirement in this competitive sector in China. Smaller turbocharged triples from 2018, replacing four-cylinder units, and with even more power (92 kW and 120 kW).

Manufacturing location: Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Marque: Buick | Model: Buick Excelle | Predecessor: Buick Excelle GT (2010–16)

q.v. Buick Verano (2015–), Buick Excelle GX