La nuova Astra J nel mondo

[ZioFerro]

La nuova Opel Astra J così come sarà in Italia ed in Europa la conosciamo già molto bene. Ma nel resto del mondo come sarà???
Ecco l'Astra J con logo Buick.
Per chi non ne fosse a conoscenza Buick è il marchio con cui la GM opera in Asia; ed è proprio li che presto la nostra Astra verrà venduta con il nome di HRV sostituendo modello che oggi deriva dalla Chevrolet Lacetti.

[GreyOwl]

con la calandra buick è veramente simile alla Lancia Delta!

[ZioFerro]

cambiamenti in atto, in cina la nuova Buick si chiamerà Excelle

La Buick Excelle differisce dalla cugina germanica per la sola mascherina a listelli trasversali, e per l’ovvia presenza del logo con raffigurati i tre scudi. Tre i motori previsti al debutto, tutti a benzina: gli aspirati da 1.6 ed 1.8 litri, ed il neonato 1.6 turbo. L’hatchback cinese verrà presto affiancata da una versione a tre volumi.

[GreyOwl]

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comunque oltre che in [I links sono riservati agli utenti registrati. Registrati!Ti aspettiamo!] sarà in vendita anche negli [I links sono riservati agli utenti registrati. Registrati!Ti aspettiamo!] col marchio Buick: ecco una ricostruzione
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ecco 2 foto scoop!
http://carplace.virgula.uol.com.br/wp-c ... -sedan.jpg
http://carplace.virgula.uol.com.br/wp-c ... -astra.jpg


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[ZioFerro]

Vauxhall: l'Astra per la Gran Bretagna è già negli showroom



Già nei giorni scorsi la britannica Vauxhall ha avviato la commercializzazione della sua variante della nuova Astra in Gran Bretagna: i primissimi clienti che l’hanno ordinata nel mese di settembre, hanno già ricevuto le chiavi dei loro esemplari.

Per la cronaca, l’offerta britannica della nuova Vauxhall Astra si compone di cinque unità benzina, con il 1.6 turbo da 180 CV al top di gamma. Per quanto riguarda i diesel invece, si va dal 1.7 CDTI da 110 CV al 2.0 CDTI da 160 CV.

A proposito di operazioni di rebadging, fatta salva l’ormai consolidata condivisione tra Opel e Vauxhall, va detto che la nuova Astra potrebbe ampliare i propri orizzonti: il neonato modello, in una variante a tre volumi attualmente in fase di sviluppo, potrebbe sbarcare anche in Nordamerica sotto l’egida del marchio Buick.

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[GreyOwl]

ecco altri 2 articoli sulla Buick Excelle
- http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/11/ne ... adged.html
- http://www.thetorquereport.com/2009/11/ ... n_chi.html

e la versione speciale della Vauxhall per le forze dell'ordine inglesi http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/09/op ... ra-in.html

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/S ... lice-0.jpg

[ZioFerro]

China: Buick lanza el Excelle XT



General Motors inicia en estos días la comercialización en tierras chinas del Buick Excelle XT, un Opel Astra de última generación rebautizado con el logo y parrilla de la firma norteamericana. Respecto a su predecesor, derivado del Daewoo Optra/Nubira, el salto es enorme.

La gama inicial para China queda compuesta por cinco versiones fruto de combinar tres motores (1.6i 16v, 1.8i 16v y 1.6i Turbo) y dos tipos de caja de cambios (manual y automática). Los precios recomendados oscilan entre los 134.900 y 185.900 yuanes, es decir, entre 13.980 y 19.270 € al cambio actual. El equipamiento puede contemplar elementos como el control de estabilidad, climatizador dual, sensores de aparcamiento, tapicería de cuero, sistema de navegación con pantalla integrada y suspensión activa.





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[GreyOwl]

sempre x il mercato cinese, e presto anche per quello americano, ecco la Buick Excelle sedan

The Buick Excelle sedan has been caught undisguised in China.

Based on the Opel Astra platform, the Excelle features a waterfall grille, distinctive headlights, hood-mounted porthole vents, and controversial taillights. Inside everything appears Astra-spec, except the badge on the steering wheel.

Oddly enough, Buick recently unveiled the China-only Excelle XT hatchback. As a badge-engineered Opel Astra, it looks completely different than the Excelle sedan.

While details are limited, power will likely be provided by a variety of four-cylinder petrol engines. They include a 1.6-liter with 116 hp (85 kW / 118 PS) and 155 Nm (114 lb-ft) of torque, a 1.8 liter engine with 138 hp (103 kW / 140 PS) and 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) of torque, and a turbocharged 1.6-liter with 180 hp (135 kW / 183 PS) and 235 Nm (173 lb-ft) of torque.

Expect the Chinese version to be unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show, while the U.S. model will likely debut early next year.
Source: autohome.com.cn via carscoop.blogspot.com

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The next step in Buick's plan for Chinese world domination is a new small sedan based on the Opel Astra called the Buick Excelle. Following what's likely to be its debut for the Chinese market later this month at the Beijing Motor Show, Buick plans to bring the compact sedan to the United States in 2011.

So, with introductions out of the way, let's take a closer look at what will be the smallest car in Buick's completely revised stable. Naturally, the expected toothy, chromed waterfall grille is present and accounted for, flanked on either side by rounded-off, rhomboid headlights. Note, too, the twin vestigial chrome portholes on each side of the mostly flat hood.

Judging from these images, the rest of the car looks much less interesting. The wheels appear small and the profile seems derivative, though not unattractive. Out back are large taillamps with extremely overstated chrome eyelash-like trim pieces. But that's just our opinion. See for yourself in our image gallery below, courtesy of autohome.com.cn.

cambiano gruppi ottici e calandra all'anteriore, il posteriore lo trovo molto pesante come design ed il terzo volume si raccorda proprio male all'abitacolo....

[ZioFerro]

il terzo volume visto lateralmente non mi sembrava male ma dietro è veramente pessimo.
Il frontale... tanto bello quello dell'astra j...

[raf23]

i rendering della 3 volumi erano molto piu' interessanti...La vauxhall è meno caratterizzata rispetto alla h almeno nella calandra.Peccato!

[GreyOwl]

http://www.chinacartimes.com/2010/05/18 ... d-exposed/

nuove foto della Buick Excelle GT

[GreyOwl]

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Buick has announced that the Excelle GT sedan will start selling in China on June 23. It was spied completely undisguised just less than two months ago. Marketing positioning places it as a high-end mid-size car with very high build, comfort and engine quality. Styled along the lines of the Buick LaCrosse sedan, the Excelle GT is based on the all-new Opel/ Vauxhall Astra platform.

It features engines such as the 1.8-litre Eco Smart with 103 kW (138 bhp / 140 PS) and 175Nm of torque, and the powerful 1.6-litre turbo. The latter makes 135 kW (181 bhp / 184 PS) and 235Nm of maximum torque. An extra 31 Nm of boost is available for five seconds during overtaking.

The exterior is characterised by Buick's waterfall front grille, distinctive headlights, porthole vents on the bonnet and eye-catching taillights. The interior shows very strong links with the Astra and features the Angie Star OnStar full-time online assistant. Roominess comes courtesy of a 2,685mm (105.7 inches) wheelbase.

While China is welcoming this version, the North American Excelle GT will probably make its debut in 2011 as a 2012 model.

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[GreyOwl]

si vocifera anche della wagon... http://www.theophiluschin.com/?p=2411




ricordiamo che la excelle xt (la 2 volumi) ha il frontale identico alla opel, la excelle gt invece ha calandra e fari + bombati ed imponenti: si vedrà se su quei mercati adotteranno la formula 'wagon derivata dalla hatchback' oppure 'wagon derivata dalla sedan'

[GreyOwl]

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Buick Verano
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Manufacturer    General Motors
Also called    Buick Excelle GT
Production    2011-
Model year(s)    2012-
Assembly    Lake Orion, Michigan, United States
Body style(s)    4-door sedan
Layout    FF layout
Platform    GM Delta II platform
Related    Chevrolet Cruze/Opel Astra

The Buick Verano is a new compact sedan to be unveiled by the Buick division of General Motors for the 2012 model year[1]. It will be similar to the Buick Excelle GT sold in China since mid-2010[2]. The Verano will be produced at Orion Assembly in Michigan. It will get Buick's trademark grille seen on the LaCrosse, Regal, and Enclave, and is expected to ride on the same platform at the Chevrolet Cruze.[3]

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[LoreOPC]

Ma in cina hanno le lucette blu sotto maniglie e cambio? Belline! Anche lo schermetto nel tachimetro è blu vedo...

[anselmo74]

mi ricorda alcuni modelli skoda nell'estetica; comunque l'illuminazione blu mi piace moltissimo; anche più del rosso; sarà complesso fare questa modifica? Per il futuro intendo, di sicuro non ora

[LoreOPC]

Già blu è molto bella! Per me c'è da smpntare un po' di roba, ma non ne sarei così sicuro...

[GreyOwl]

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11101063031 ... ias-debut/

Buick has officially unveiled the 2012 Verano, ahead of its debut at the North American International Auto Show.

Essentially an Americanized Excelle GT, the Verano features an attractive design that echoes the Regal and LaCrosse. Notable highlights include a waterfall grille, blue-translucent projector beam headlights, and 17-inch alloy wheels (18-inchers are optional).

Inside, the Astra-derived interior is elegantly appointed with soft-touch materials, metallic accents, and wood trim. If that isn't impressive enough, options include leather upholstery, heated seats, GPS navigation, and a Bose audio system.

Under the hood, power is provided by a 2.4-liter Ecotec engine with 177 hp (132 kW / 179 PS) and 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) of torque. It is connected to a six-speed automatic transmission which enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.0 seconds and return an estimated 22 mpg city / 31 mpg highway. While those figures aren't terribly impressive, Buick stated a turbocharged 2.0-liter will be offered in the future.

Pricing information hasn't been released, but the 2012 Verano is scheduled to go sale in the fourth quarter.

Check out the press release for additional information

Buick Introduces The All-New 2012 Verano

Compact Luxury Entry is Buick's Third New Model in Two Years


DETROIT - The all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand's third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, will be revealed at the North American International Auto Show.

Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011, the latest model in a product renaissance that began with the Enclave and continued with the LaCrosse and Regal. Like them, Verano is distinguished by luxury and technology, including 10 standard air bags, an available heated steering wheel and a next-generation radio system with OnStar-powered connectivity that enables seamless communication between the Verano and the driver's smart phone.

An Ecotec 2.4L and six-speed automatic powertrain combination is standard and delivers an estimated 177 horsepower (132 kW) and 170 lb.-ft. torque (230 Nm), 0-60 mph performance of 8.0 seconds and an estimated 31 mpg on the highway. A 2.0L turbo engine will be offered in the future.

"Verano expands our lineup, continues Buick's momentum and gives us a great opportunity to attract a new generation of customers with a product that delivers on their expectations for design, performance and technology," said John Schwegman, vice president of Buick marketing. "It is a smart choice that delivers unexpected luxury in a compact sedan - and it will compete head-to-head with competitors from Audi and Lexus."

Five elements infused in Verano that define its character:

* Sculpted design - Refined styling with a sporty profile, blending Buick's signature cues - including a black chrome waterfall grille, blue translucent projector beam headlamps, portholes and chrome accents
* Luxurious interior - Premium seat comfort and support redefined for a compact sedan and matched with upscale, soft-touch materials and premium leather - all complemented by leading-edge infotainment and ambient lighting
* Quiet tuning - The quietest compact sedan on the road - quieter than many midsize and full-size cars - Verano's quietness is supported by acoustical laminated glass, triple door seals, refined chassis dynamics and specially manufactured 17-inch standard forged alloy multi-spoke wheels, which minimize road noise
* Refined and responsive performance - Powerful and efficient Ecotec 2.4L/six-speed automatic powertrain matched with a refined, responsive suspension system, including a sophisticated Watts Z-link rear suspension and four-wheel disc brakes with standard anti-lock brakes, full-function traction control and StabiliTrak electronic stability control
* Purposeful technology - Convenience and safety features that enhance the driving experience and are rare for the segment, including 10 standard air bags, a next-generation radio, touch screen navigation and advanced connectivity technologies powered by OnStar.

Sculpted design

Verano carries the modern Buick design cues introduced on the Enclave and interpreted for the LaCrosse and Regal. They include a bold, detailed black chrome waterfall grille, prominent blue translucent projector beam headlamps, portholes, chrome accents, premium wheels and a tailored body-to-wheel relationship. An arching roofline connects a steeply raked windshield and fast-sloping rear pillars to give the car a sporty profile that's complemented by large, 17-inch standard multi-spoke forged alloy sterling silver-finish wheels. Two premium 18-inch wheel designs are available.

"Verano translates Buick's sculptural design language in a new size, with all the refinement and attention to detail pioneered by the Enclave and LaCrosse," said Dave Lyon, design director. "Beyond all that, it's simply a great-looking car. It has great proportions and sophisticated details that will look great for years to come."

Unique to Verano are translucent blue projector-beam headlamps, which give the car a distinctive, upscale appearance. A palette of rich colors enhances the premium look, including Claret Red Tintcoat and White Diamond Tricoat. Other exterior color choices include Black, Olympic White, Switchblade Silver Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic and Mocha Bronze Metallic.

Luxurious interior

Complementing Verano's precisely crafted, premium-accented exterior is an interior marked by exceptional seat comfort and support, as well as premium soft-touch materials, including ambient lighting inspired by the LaCrosse. Metallic and wood trims and warm ambient lighting make the cabin an inviting environment.

Neutral and medium titanium colors are offered on interiors with leatherette/fabric seating surfaces, while ebony, cashmere and a unique Choccachino color are offered on the available leather-trimmed interiors. Verano uses the same premium leather material for the seats that is used on the LaCrosse.

The instrument panel blends with an integrated center stack that houses the infotainment display, climate controls and radio controls. Flush-mounted components within the center stack have a gap tolerance of less than 1 mm, while the instrument panel-to-door panel gaps are less than 5 mm. Those tolerances are among the best in class.

Verano's headliner cover is made of a knit material that is one of five layers of an acoustically designed headliner to help quiet the passenger compartment. The interior pillar and other moldings are color- and grain-matched to the headliner.

Additional interior standard and available features include:

* Push-button engine start
* Dual-zone climate control with standard air conditioning (automatic climate control available)
* Heated steering wheel
* Heated leather-appointed seating
* Electronic parking brake
* Console armrest that slides and locks
* Power windows with express up/down in the front and express down in the rear
* Steering wheel radio controls
* Uplevel front and rear reading lamps.

Verano's heated steering wheel and heated seats are linked with the remote start feature. In temperatures lower than 45 F (7 C), the steering wheel heater and seat heaters automatically activate.

Quiet tuning

Verano delivers the library-quiet driving experience for which Buicks have become known. Quiet-tuning systems, processes and components are built into every facet of the vehicle's architecture. All are designed to block or absorb sound and dampen or eliminate vibrations.

Hydraulic ride bushings, for example, and an isolated engine cradle reduce or eliminate vibration pathways that could be transmitted to the passenger compartment. Similarly, a number of noise-reducing and noise-cancelling technologies are employed throughout the body structure, including:

* The steel front-of-dash panel is sandwiched between two damping mats
* Nylon baffles are used in various hollow portions of the body structure and filled with sound-absorbing foam that expands when the body enters the paint oven
* The headliner comprises five layers of thermal fiber acoustic material, including a premium woven fabric on the visible outer layer
* Patches of sound-damping material are applied strategically throughout the body structure and melt into place when the body passes through the paint oven, allowing the patches to follow the contours of the sheet metal below
* Sound insulation material between rear-body structural components that is made from recycled denim
* Triple-sealed doors that feature fiberglass "blankets" serve as water, airflow and noise barriers. The doors are also beta-braced, meaning they close with a solid, precise sound and no resonance
* Optimized windshield and side glass for quietness, with 5.4-mm-thick laminated windshield and 4.85-mm laminated side glass
* The engine's intake and exhaust systems are tuned for quiet performance
* Isolated brake and fuel lines prevent vibrations.

Even the wheels and tires contribute to Verano's quietness. The standard 17-inch aluminum wheels are manufactured in a unique way to enhance quietness, while the tires minimize road noise.

Refined and responsive performance

A power-dense Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder, with dual-overhead camshafts, variable valve timing and E85 capability, is the standard engine in the Verano. It produces an estimated 177 horsepower (132 kW) and 170 lb.-ft. of torque (230 Nm). Direct injection technology helps it produce more power with less fuel and lower emissions - including up to 25-percent reduced hydrocarbon emissions when compared with a multi-point fuel injection engine. The engine is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission that helps the Verano deliver an estimated 31 mpg on the highway. Electric power steering and a more efficient transmission design help optimize fuel economy.

The front suspension uses decoupled MacPherson struts for better isolation, providing greater separation of extreme road conditions - large potholes, for example - from everyday driving conditions. At the rear, a technically advanced Watts Z-link design helps center the rear axle during cornering, which helps keep the Verano's handling responses symmetrical on both left-hand and right-hand turns. The linkage's capability to center the axle during cornering delivers a more-balanced driving experience because the rear suspension better follows the lead of the front suspension.

The Z-link design is also lighter and requires less space than a typical fully independent rear suspension. The lower weight contributes to Verano's fuel economy, while the compact design enables more trunk space.

Steering inputs are executed by an electric power steering system, featuring a dual-pinion rack. Electric powering steering helps save fuel because it removes the conventional power steering pump from the engine's driven accessories. Engineers tuned the speed-sensitive system to provide quick, direct reaction to steering actions and a strong on-center feel. The system has a ratio of 15.5:1 and requires only slightly more than two turns, lock to lock.

Stopping power is handled by a four-wheel disc brake system with standard anti-lock and electronic brake force distribution, as well as StabiliTrak electronic stability control with traction control.

Purposeful technology

Comprehensive connectivity is enabled by OnStar's remote vehicle access, which makes keeping tabs on the vehicle a breeze from anywhere with a smart phone. Highlights include:

* Passive entry
* Heated steering wheel
* Touch screen navigation system
* Bluetooth connectivity (both phone and audio)
* XM Satellite Radio
* Bose sound system
* Next-generation radio.

Downloading an OnStar app enables the use of remote vehicle features from anywhere in the world. With a few taps, customers can check the:

* Fuel tank level and range
* Fuel mileage
* Remaining oil life
* Tire pressure
* Odometer reading.

Other remote-access features include remote vehicle locking/unlocking, remote vehicle start and a vehicle locator.

The next-generation radio system includes a navigation system, along with USB and auxiliary input jacks, and includes full Bluetooth with streaming audio, structural speech recognition, SMS texts and more. Additional connectivity features include text-to-speech conversion of SMS texts, smart phone app integration (Pandora, Stitcher, etc.) and Gracenote music organization for external devices (USB drives, etc.), including Playlist Plus and Album Art features.

Safety is another component in Verano's technology story. Primary features include:

* Ten standard air bags, including frontal, head curtain side air bags, front and outboard rear-seat side-impact air bags and new knee air bags. The head-curtain side air bags deploy in a rollover crash
* StabiliTrak electronic stability control, traction control and anti-lock brakes
* Collapsible pedal system, which allows the pedals to detach during a crash to reduce the risk of leg or ankle injuries
* OnStar with Automatic Crash Response.

Verano has a strong, unitized body structure that incorporates 60-percent high-strength steel in key areas to enhance strength and crash protection. It is used to help prevent intrusion into the passenger compartment. Safety development included testing at GM's rollover test facility.

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volete gli interni in radicchio sull'astra J?


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[raf23]

No dai non scherziamo...l'interno neoclassico no!

[Astra Jackson]

Ma in cina hanno le lucette blu sotto maniglie e cambio? Belline! Anche lo schermetto nel tachimetro è blu vedo...

Concordo,il blu nell'abitacolo sta da Dio!