Buick introduced the Business MPV Prototype (Photo)
China is a world apart for Buick. Defenestrated in the U.S. in recent times has been found in the Chinese market a gold mine because it is considered a luxury brand reference level Mercedes or BMW. It is therefore not surprising that General Motors, the parent company of Buick, present models or prototypes designed exclusively for this market.
The recent Hall of Shanghai have presented the Business, a kind of conceptual minivan with features close to the Mercedes R Class With a length of 5.30 meters, this mastodon can accommodate up to six passengers comfortably. The aesthetics of the front is typically Buick, with its unmistakable chrome grille. It also highlights the huge roof divided exaggerated or 20 inch wheels.
In the interior, have tables and chairs that can slide electrically to configure space to suit the occupants. With advances, it like browser with touch screen, parking cameras, bluetooth and internet connectivity. The engine is a 2.4 petrol engine combined with an electric, with start-stop system and energy recovery from braking to optimize consumption. Transmission is six-speed automatic.
It is very likely to arrive in a few months to market the production version of the Business, as it is within the GM plan to launch five or six new models of Buick in China specifically for the next two years.