Buick Velite 6

Buick Velite 6
Buick Velite 6
	Buick Velite 6 PHEV
Overview
Manufacturer	SAIC-GM
Production	2019–present
Assembly	China:Wuhan,Hubei(SAIC-GM)
Designer	Longbai Yang
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car(C)
Body style	5-doorliftback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive(PHEV); Front-motor, front-wheel drive(Electric)
Related	Chevrolet Menlo
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 LL2B (B15)DVVTI4(gasoline)
Electric motor	1x 85 kW (114 hp; 116 PS); 1x 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (Plus); 1x 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) (EV); Permanent magnetic synchronous machine (PMSM)/generators; 1x 80 kW (107 hp; 109 PS) PMSM (PHEV);
Transmission	Single reduction gearbox; E-CVT (PHEV)
Hybrid drivetrain	PHEV(Velite 6 PHEV)
Battery	35kWh(Plus: 52.5 kWh; PHEV: 55.6 kWh; EV: 61.1 kWh)LG Chemliquid cooledlithium-ion
Electric range	301 km (187 mi); 410 km (250 mi) (Plus); 518 km (322 mi) (EV); 210 km (130 mi) (PHEV);
Plug-in charging	AC:6 hours (Plus: 8 hours); DCFast Charge: 0.67 hours to 80%;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length	4,650 mm (183.1 in)
Width	1,817 mm (71.5 in)
Height	1,510 mm (59.4 in)
Curb weight	1,540–1,675 kg (3,395–3,693 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Buick Velite 5

TheBuick Velite 6( vi lam ) is a Chinese compact station wagon, or a "multi-activity vehicle" (MAV) that is sold exclusively in China built by Chinese-American manufacturerSAIC-GMunder theBuickmarque. It is available as either anelectric caror aplug-in hybrid(PHEV).

History[edit]

The Velite 6 was previewed with the Veliteconcept carin 2016^[2](not to be confused with the2004 conceptof the same name). In April 2018, two production-intent models were unveiled; one electric, and the other a plug-in hybrid.^[3]The production Buick Velite 6 debuted at the 2019Shanghai Auto Showin April. At first, it was only available as an all-electric vehicle, with two battery options available.^[4]In July 2020, the production plug-in hybrid version was launched.^[5]

The Velite 6 is available in three variants: Entry, Middle, and Luxury. It also features three driving modes (standard, sport, and economy)^{[clarification needed]}and three levels of energy recycling.^[4]

Velite 6 Plus[edit]

The Buick Velite 6 Plus was introduced in October 2019. The Velite 6 Plus has a larger battery, with 52.5 kWh capacity and a range of up to 410 kilometers (250 mi) on theNEDC.^[6]It generates up to 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) torque.

Velite 6 EV (2022)[edit]

In November 2021, Buick introduced an updated version of the original and Plus models, called the Velite 6 EV to distinguish it from the plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The battery was again improved, with 61.1 kWh capacity and a range of up to 518 kilometers (322 mi) on theNEDC.^[7]The updated motor generates up to 130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS). Other changes included an update to Buick's eConnect infotainment system with 10-inch screen, new wheel design, and an updated front bumper/grille design.

Buick Velite 6 EV front.
Buick Velite 6 EV rear.

Plug-in hybrid[edit]

The Buick Velite 6 PHEV combines a 1.5-liter 72-kilowatt (97 hp; 98 PS) internal combustion engine with an 80-kilowatt (107 hp; 109 PS) electric motor, driven by an electronically controlled variable transmission (e-CVT). Together, they produce 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) torque.^[8]With a 9.5-kWh battery capacity, the PHEV has an electric-only range of 60 kilometres (37 mi) and total range of 780 kilometres (480 mi). The Velite 6 PHEV includes a "lock" mode which keeps the car on hybrid power for maximum range.

Buick Velite 6 PHEV front.
Buick Velite 6 PHEV rear.

References[edit]

^"Velite 6 specs".CN: Autohome.
^"Buick Velite Concept Debuts In China, Ushers In 'Buick Blue' Strategy".GM Authority. 2016-11-18.
^"Buick Velite 6 Bows For China In Plug-In And Battery-Electric Variants".GM Authority. 2018-04-17.
^^a ^b"Product specifications"(PDF).GM.Retrieved7 June2023.
^"All-New Buick Velite 7 EV and Velite 6 PHEV Launch in China".27 July 2020.
^"Buick Launches VELITE 6 PLUS MAV Electric Vehicle in China".Buick. 2019-10-12.
^"Buick Introduces New VELITE 6 EV with Extended Range".Buick. 2021-11-25.
^"Buick Continues Focus on Electrification in China, Launches VELITE 7 Electric Vehicle and VELITE 6 PHEV".24 July 2020.

External links[edit]

Official website(in Chinese)

[1] "Velite 6 specs".CN: Autohome.

[2] "Buick Velite Concept Debuts In China, Ushers In 'Buick Blue' Strategy".GM Authority. 2016-11-18.

[3] "Buick Velite 6 Bows For China In Plug-In And Battery-Electric Variants".GM Authority. 2018-04-17.

[specs-4] "Product specifications"(PDF).GM.Retrieved7 June2023.

[5] "All-New Buick Velite 7 EV and Velite 6 PHEV Launch in China".27 July 2020.

[6] "Buick Launches VELITE 6 PLUS MAV Electric Vehicle in China".Buick. 2019-10-12.

[7] "Buick Introduces New VELITE 6 EV with Extended Range".Buick. 2021-11-25.

[8] "Buick Continues Focus on Electrification in China, Launches VELITE 7 Electric Vehicle and VELITE 6 PHEV".24 July 2020.

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