别克近日在上海发布了君越混动版。该车外观与标准版一样，但它采用混动系统，包括一台1.8升SIDI引擎，一台电控智能无级变速器和1.5千瓦时锂电池组。车辆百公里加速时间8.9秒，百公里油耗4.7升，别克特别强调该车油耗比配备eAssist的上代君越混动版提升了35%。除了更节能环保的引擎，该车还采用可变式进气启闭系统，电子助力转向方向盘和电子式气候控制压缩机及排气热能回收系统。通用汽车全球驱动系统部执行总监Larry Nitz表示，通用未来五年将向中国市场投放超过10款节能环保车型，这其中包括混动、插电混动和增程电动车。其中别克品牌车型将采用蓝色车标以彰显其新能源车型的身份。

 

Buick LaCrosse Hybrid unveiled, gets 50 mpg

Buick has introduced the LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle in Shanghai, China.

 

Looking virtually identical to the standard model, the LaCrosse Hybrid has a high-tech powertrain that consists of a 1.8-liter SIDI engine, an electric variable transmission, and a 1.5 kilowatt hour lithium-ion battery. Buick was coy on performance specifications but confirmed the model will accelerate from 0-62 miles per hour in 8.9 seconds and have a fuel economy rating of 50 miles per gallon (4.7 liters per 100 kilometers). Buick notes the latter figure is a 35 percent improvement over the previous LaCrosse with eAssist technology.

 

Besides featuring an eco-friendly powertrain, the LaCrosse Hybrid has been equipped with an active shutter grille, an electronic power steering system, and an electronic climate control compressor. The car also has a thermal energy recycling system tied into the exhaust.

 

In related news, GM executive director of global propulsion systems Larry Nitz confirmed the automaker will introduce more than ten eco-friendly vehicles in China over the course of the next five year. Nitz declined to elaborate but noted the company plans to offer hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and range-extended electric vehicles. Some of the models will be Buicks and each will have a blue logo to identify it as new energy vehicles.