The new mid-size SUV Buick Envision Plus makes its world debut
International Online Car Channel News: On April 18, 2021, at the 2021 Buick Brand Day event held at the Shanghai World Expo Center, the SAIC-GM Buick brand grandly released a new mid-size SUV – the Buick Envision Plus Aivia. As a new strategic model for Buick to layout the mid-size SUV market, the Buick Envision Plus is based on GM’s mid-size luxury SUV architecture and brings together global superior resources for development. The new car adopts the Buick SUV family design language, has a leapfrog body size and a leading large space in the same class, and is equipped with a new generation of General Motors VIP intelligent electronic architecture, a new generation of intelligent drive system, and the latest intelligent connection, intelligent driving, mute and many other cutting-edge technologies. It is a high-end all-round medium-sized SUV built for household users who have entered a mature stage of consumption upgrade. From now on, the new car will be fully booked.
The world premiere of the Envision Plus Ivia model that night followed the iconic elements of the high-end sub-brand of Buick Avenir Ivia, interpreting the exclusive respectful experience of the Ivia sub-brand with luxury detail design and luxury quality of both inside and outside. As a result, the Buick Ivia sub-brand also ushered in a strong layout including Encore Banner Ivia, Envision Plus Ivia, Envision S Ivia, and GL8 Ivia family and LaCrosse Ivia, which helped the Buick brand achieve double improvement in image and connotation while interpreting the new experience of high-end travel.
The new mid-size SUV Buick Envision Plus Aivia made its world debut on the night of Buick Day
Super long wheelbase, bringing a luxurious bearing of "big people"
Buick Envision Plus has a long wheelbase of 2833mm and 4845mm*1883mm*1695mm leapfrog body size. The new car adopts the Buick SUV family design language. The body structure of long hood, long rear suspension and long wheelbase not only creates a style of elegance and dynamism, but also further ensures a large occupant space and abundant storage space to meet the practical needs of family users for SUVs.
Buick Envision Plus Ivia models are designed with Buick sculpture aesthetics
Buick Envision Plus three-dimensional profile design brings rich lighting effects, both elegant and sporty
The front face of the new car adopts a family-style classic flying wing grille, and the modern horizontal design extends to the headlights, which is full of aura. The side of the body adopts a dynamic and elegant sculptural aesthetic surface design, and the Z-shaped characteristic line is full of tension. With bright and bright chrome-plated trims, it highlights the delicate and smart trend atmosphere. The smooth shape extends from the front to the back of the car, through the hidden high parking lights and the integrated ducktail spoiler, in one go; the flow hood-type circumferential window chrome trim presents an upward posture, adding a sense of movement while also optimizing the corner window area, bringing better lighting and vision to the passengers in the car. The flying wing elements at the rear of the car not only echo the front of the car, but also penetrate horizontally through the full LED taillights of the wing type, and cooperate with the layered light and shadow effects brought by the profile design, as well as the chrome-plated double exhaust tailpipes, to create a three-dimensional and stylish wide-body rear design.
It is worth mentioning that the Buick Envision Plus Aivia model unveiled this time adheres to the design concept of "beautiful details", and makes a new interpretation of the product DNA of Buick’s "sculptural aesthetics". The front face adopts the iconic rhombus grille design of Aivia, and combines modern parametric design technology with classical metal weaving techniques to demonstrate the grandeur of the vehicle in deformation and light change. In addition, Evia’s unique Merlot burgundy body, Avenir’s exclusive logo on the outside of the front door and welcome pedal, 20-inch rotary aluminum alloy wheels, Matrix Pixel smart pixel headlights, and exclusive crystal transparent taillights with water steering function are also reflected in the Buick Envision Plus Evia model, fully demonstrating the distinguished status and bringing unique luxury enjoyment.
Intelligent drive, taking into account surging power and energy conservation and emission reduction
Based on the deep integration of SAIC-GM’s new energy technology and traditional drive system, Buick Envision Plus introduces a new generation of GM’s intelligent drive system, equipped with GM’s eighth-generation Ecotec 2.0T variable-cylinder turbocharged engine and 9-speed HYDRA-MATIC intelligent transmission ace power combination, and the whole series comes standard with 48V light hybrid system, which can achieve a maximum power of 174kW and a peak torque of 350 Nm. Among them, the eighth-generation Ecotec 2.0T variable-cylinder turbocharged engine is equipped with Tripower variable valve management technology, which can intelligently switch between three modes of "four-cylinder high performance", "four-cylinder economy" and "two-cylinder super economy" according to different power requirements. With the advantages of 48V light-hybrid power system, it brings a smoother, more comfortable, quieter and more fuel-efficient driving experience.
Buick Envision Plus is equipped with a new generation of intelligent drive system from General Motors, and the whole series comes standard with 48V light hybrid technology
Prospective technology empowers a multi-dimensional experience of smart connectivity
As a new generation of global strategic models of General Motors, the Buick Envision Plus is equipped with a new generation of VIP intelligent electronic architecture of General Motors, which will bring consumers a faster, more powerful and safer new intelligent travel experience.
This leading intelligent electronic architecture features high-speed network data transmission capabilities, vehicle-grade OTA update capabilities, aviation-grade cyber security, and unlimited sustainable expansion potential. It can connect, drive, and control all functions of the vehicle in an orderly and harmonious manner, and comprehensively improve performance and operational efficiency. Based on the greatly improved vehicle communication capabilities and electronic bandwidth, the processing data rate of the new generation VIP intelligent electronic architecture is 5 times higher than that of the previous generation. It can process up to 4.5TB of data per hour, and supports 10Gbps high-speed in-vehicle Ethernet communication, allowing vehicles to achieve ultra-high-speed data transmission inside and outside the vehicle.Envision PlusThe communication capability provides real-time high-speed data support for an increasing number of controllers and sensors, which can efficiently transmit massive data in a short period of time, and is fully prepared for technologies such as autonomous driving and V2X intelligent transportation. The high-performance processor can support higher-resolution screens and faster human-machine response, greatly enhancing the interactive experience of the vehicle. In addition, Envision Plus also has a cloud update function comparable to a smartphone, which can complete the full life cycle upgrade update of more than 30 modules including engine controller module, transmission control module, and electrification control module through OTA. What’s more worth mentioning is that Envision Plus has realized a multi-layer cyber security defense system of "cloud, tube and end" from parts, vehicles to automotive ecology, building an indestructible cyber security barrier.
Relying on SAIC-GM’s "second engine" strategy, the new Buick Envision Plus is equipped with the iterative upgrade of Buick eConnect intelligent interconnection technology, and is equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone mapping function, allowing users to experience smarter and more convenient, rich and practical interconnection interactive functions. At the same time, the new car is equipped with a new generation of OnStar OurHours online assistant, covering more than 50 main services in 5 categories, including powerful vehicle remote control function, and provides 100G annual "OnStar 4G car-connected application lifetime free traffic" service.
All-round guarantee to create a quiet and safe travel experience
In response to the safety needs of multi-passenger family travel, Envision Plus is built according to the Sino-US double five-star safety collision standard, and adopts a high-standard and high-strength structural design to fully ensure the safety of passengers.
Thanks to the powerful computing and information processing capabilities of the new generation of VIP intelligent electronic architecture, Envision Plus widely applies many leading intelligent safety technologies, equipped with a number of eCruise intelligent driving auxiliary features including APA automatic intelligent parking system, HBA intelligent automatic far and near light control system, ACC adaptive cruise system, PD pedestrian recognition system, etc., to achieve full, OurHours, all-round protection.
Buick Envision Plus is equipped with leading driving auxiliary features including APA fully automatic intelligent parking system
The application of the Matrix Pixel intelligent pixel headlights makes the Buick Envision Plus even safer. The headlights are equipped with the third-generation ADB intelligent anti-glare high beam function, which not only does not affect the driver’s own vision, but also effectively prevents dazzling other vehicles, helping to maintain a harmonious traffic environment.
In addition, Envision Plus follows Buick’s "quiet" product DNA and adopts Buick Quiet-tuningTM patented mute technology. At the beginning of the design, it lays a solid foundation for mute with excellent vehicle modality, supplemented by three barriers of noise reduction, noise isolation and noise absorption. It is also equipped with ANC active noise reduction technology as standard to create a quiet cockpit like a library.
With its leapfrog body size, efficient and environmentally friendly drive technology, industry-leading intelligent technology, comprehensive and rich safety technology, and well-known Buick silent technology, the upcoming Buick Envision Plus will comprehensively refresh the product power standard of medium-sized SUVs, demonstrating the style of the strong. In the future, it will join hands with Buick Envision S and Buick Envision to form a new lineup and upgraded Buick Envision family. With a richer model lineup and differentiated product features, it accurately responds to the diverse and personalized vehicle needs of SUV users, realizes a stronger layout of the mid-range SUV market segment, and promotes a new round of "upward" development of the Buick SUV family. (Image source: Buick)