So even though GM tied its links with the overseas brands, it's still profiting from the designs it paid for. Compared to the Regal, however, the LaCrosse looks a lot more expensive.
The headlights have a notch at the bottom which connects perfectly with a new chrome grille fame. Insignia lights have that notch too, making us wonder if this look was planned for its facelift all along.
The profile of the Chinese Buick model features a risking belt line that accentuates the rear shoulders, plus copious amounts of chrome trim. Moving to the back, we see taillights that are also connected by chrome. This is something the previous Insignia and Regal had.
The high-end Avenir trim grade brings this fancy metallic purple paint, a panoramic sunroof, wood interior inlays, and quilted cream leather. Speaking of which, the cabin seems to feature a lot of bits from the Opel bin.
As you'd expect, the engine range is also much different in China The American model came with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a 3.6-liter V6, but this svelte beauty features only a 2-liter turbo pushing 240 HP though GM's 9-speed automatic.
In 2017, GM also revealed he LT3 engine family for the compact Excelle GT. Apparently, that's what's going to be available here as well, a 1.3-liter turbo with 160 HP and 230 Nm. But that won't be available until much later.
