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What’s In Store For Buick In 2017

The all-new 2017 Buick LaCrosse arrives this year as Buick’s design and technology flagship.

Buick Growth Outpacing All Major International Brands

The Encore, Cascada convertible, Envision compact SUV and LaCrosse are rounding off a list of pure excellence for 2017. Nationally and Internationally, Buick is taking the car industry by storm with top sales, excellent designs and leading technology.

The summer of 2016 has shown enormous growth and sales for Buick, selling more than 200,000 vehicles Internationally. They’ve shown unprecedented sales of 675,964 throughout the month of June alone. They ended the first half of 2016 20.1% over the same period of time in 2015.

This year has been such an exciting moment for Buick by taking the position as the fifth largest passenger vehicle in China, surpassing Acura, Lincoln, and Infiniti throughout North America.

While the 2017 Encore has been chosen the number one pick in small SUVs in the U.S., its growth has soared on the International market, surpassing sales well over a half-million since it came on the scene three years ago. Encore has contributed to more than one-third of all of Buick’s sales and rising to 34% within the first two months of 2016.

Along with the Envision compact SUV and LaCrosse, the 2017 Encore will be flying out of the dealerships’ doors both nationally and internationally very quickly!

Buick’s top selling Envision luxury crossover ended it’s first month of sales in the U.S. with 1,436 deliveries while only offering limited availability. With the launching of the 2017 model in the fall, Envision will have a price range starting at $34,990. Envision has rapidly become the best selling model internationally, followed by Encore and LaCrosse.

Buick’s brand new LaCrosse flagship sedan is about to land in showrooms any time now. This gorgeously designed 2017 luxury sedan will launch globally in the second half of this year. Buick will be showcasing its unique design and technological advancements and (take note) more than 950,000 customers world-wide have chosen the LaCrosse as their number one vehicle choice since 2009.

Buick’s international luxury vehicles feature sculpted designing, precision technology, superior interiors and superb performance. Buick is continually attracting new customers on a daily basis both in North America and China.

Buick is looking toward 2017 with a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm as their superior line of vehicles continue to outsell their competitors. This is the best time for new customers to start taking a closer look at their new line of outstanding SUVs and cars. With the launch of the Cascada convertible in the United States and the Excelle GT, which has become the number one choice throughout China, there is no stopping Buick. The Cascada is being offered at a much lower starting price than the Audi A3 convertible while offering the same power and space available in the Audi A5 convertible. Adding to that, the Cascada is outselling both of these vehicles, combined, just in the first half of this year.

Some of Buick’s models are already launching while others will hit the scene this fall. There’s a great deal in store for customers with this line of excellence. With innovative technology, beautiful designs and strong attention to comfort; consumers both nationally and internationally will be grabbing up these cars very quickly!

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Enclave Sport Touring Edition Coming This Summer

2017 Buick Enclave Sport Touring Edition

2017 Buick Enclave Sport Touring Edition
Expressive new look for Buick’s big SUV – the Enclave Sport Touring Edition

Buick has announced its latest Sport Touring Edition model, the 2017 Enclave. This is the newest addition to the line with its expressive and athletic look for the popular Enclave mid-size luxury SUV. The Enclave Sport Touring Edition features a Satin Black Ice-toned grille and 20 inch chrome wheels with Satin Black Ice accents.

The Sport Touring Edition is the vehicle of choice among Buick’s most faithful customers. An impressive 33.5% of Enclave sales came from returning customers. Out of all the Buick models, the Enclave is the highest rating crossover SUV, passing its competition including the Audi Q7, Acura MDX, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Highlander.

The Enclave comes with Buick’s signature QuiteTuning and first class seating arrangement with three rows of amazing comfort for adult passengers. This vehicle is one of the most successful SUVs within the industry. First introduced in 2007, SUV purchases have increased Buick’s sales from 31% to a whopping 67% in 2015. Enclave’s sales have remained consistent for eight years in a row and since 2013, has been equaled with the Encore, which is Buick’s best selling small SUV. The Envision compact SUV has also joined this lineup of best sellers in North America as of this summer.

According to Duncan Aldred, VP of Global Buick, he believes no one in the industry has the success that has been bestowed upon the Enclave. He said, “It has created a new generation of Buick customers and delivered on their expectations again and again. The Sport Touring Edition is a great update for our flagship crossover SUV as the Buick family continues to grow this year.”

The Buick Enclave Sport Touring Edition was on display at the 2016 New York International Auto Show and goes on sale this summer. Enclave is available in Leather (1SL) and Premium (15N) trimming. It comes in a new selection of beautiful colors; Crimson Red Metallic, Ebony Twilight Metallic and White Frost Tricoat.

Along with its standard equipment:
– Ice-blue LED ambient lighting around the instrument panel.
– Heated, wood trimmed steering wheel.
– Heated front seats on the Leather model and heated/ventilated seats on the Premium model.
– Eight-way power front driver and passenger seats with power lumbar support, reclining and driver memory.
– Power tilting/telescoping steering column on the Premium model.
– Buick IntelliLink with color touchscreen radio.
– 4G LTE connectivity and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot which offers a 3 month, 3 gigabyte trial.
– Tri-zone automatic climate control.
– Power lift-gate
– High intensity discharge headlights.
– Rear parking assist and rear vision camera system with dynamic guidelines.

The newest Enclave Sport Touring Edition joins the lineup of distinctively adorned 2016 Regal, LaCrosse and Verano Sport Touring Edition luxury sedan models and the Encore Sport Touring Edition. Also, the Enclave Tuscan Edition has a more detailed design with a bronze tone grille and 20 inch chrome wheels with bronze accents.

Buick’s international luxury brand focuses on sculpted designing, precise technology, luxurious interiors and superb performance. With their line of award-winning luxury models, Buick is attracting new customers every day in North America and China.

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Buick’s 2017 Encore To Hit Dealerships This Fall

2017 Buick Encore

2017 Buick Encore
New LED headlights, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto for Buick’s Encore

Buick announced the release of their new 2017 Encore, making it the number one pick in small SUVs in the United States. The new Encore has a more detailed design and the latest technology in connectivity including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.  This technology is supported by a next-generation Intellilink system with an 8-inch diagonal color touch screen that highlights the vehicle’s roster.

Drivers will enjoy the convenience of the keyless entry and push-button start from the exterior. Once entering the vehicle, they’ll discover a new top-of-the-line interior with visual enhancements and refinements never offered before.

First introduced in 2013, the Encore rapidly set its own unique standards with premium features only originally associated with larger luxury SUVs but offering greater mobility control. It rapidly rose to the top ranks in the small SUV market throughout 2014 and 2015.

Encore quickly became the vehicle of choice in North America in 2015, attributing to more than a third of Buick’s overall sales. Sales were up 34% for the first two months of 2016, extending a year over year sales streak reaching to 26 months.

The Buick Encore is the most sought after small SUV, remaining the number one choice for those looking for premium features, dependability and an exceptionally timeless design. Duncan Aldred, VP of Buick Sales, Service and Marketing – “In a rapidly evolving segment, the Encore continues to lead with smart, purposeful updates and a new level of technology-infused elegance and refinement.”

SUVs are accountable for approximately 60% of all Buick sales which is up from 34% before the introduction of the 2007 Enclave. Starting this summer, along with the Encore and Enclave, the arrival of the Envison will make up the market’s three most popular models.

Customers are looking forward to Buick’s new compact SUV arriving at showrooms around the country. It’ll go on sale this fall with five exceptional levels: Encore (15B), Encore Sport Touring (1SH), Encore Leather (1SL) and Encore Premium (1SN). These models are available with front-wheel drive (standard) and optional all-wheel drive.

The Encore is the fourth all new and significantly updated model in 2016 joining the Cascada convertible, the Envision compact SUV and LaCrosse sedan.

Redefining Sculptured Beauty:

With all new designs, including sculptured surfaces and elegant lines, Buick will stand out from other manufacturers. New designs features include a winged grille with Buick’s new tri-color insignia, new front headlights and rear LED signature tail lights. Along with a new contemporary appeal, the Encore offers an exceptional visual flow around the entire vehicle. Upgraded models will come with full LED headlights which will provide excellent, clear lighting for night driving.

Sporting features found on the award-winning Avenir and Avista concepts are now embracing Buick’s modern design theme for this redesign compact crossover. Holt Ware, a design director of Buick Exteriors stated “The Encore is a crossover known for its road presence – the appearance is sleek, muscular and modern.”

Adding to its exceptional styling, there’s a new chrome exhaust outlet, exterior colored heated outside mirrors and a new 18-inch wheel design. It comes in three luxurious exterior colors: Ebony Twilight Metallic, Black Cherry Metallic and White Frost Metallic.

A New Premium Interior:
As always, Buick’s interior is a perfectly quiet experience for passengers. The 2017 Encore provides a superior interior design paying close attention to material choices, placement and subtle details of bright accents and contrasting stitching.

The 2017 Encore features an upgraded, newly designed instrument panel that flows across the interior and provides a new gauge array with a 4.2 inch diagonal color information center. The new center blends with the instrument panel for more instinctive access to the new interface and frameless 8-inch color touchscreen.

IntellilLink is designed to support the latest technologies along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility along with OnStar 4G LTE with a Wi-Fi hotspot; which is now standard on all Buick’s U.S. Models. Encore’s 4G LTE connection gives passengers the ability to connect up to seven different devices for high-speed wireless Internet.

Inside the Encore is a perfect representation of Buick’s new styling direction with a cabin that’s sophisticated in both look and feel with precise execution. Another design director of Buick Interiors, Liz Wetzel stated “The instrument panel and center stack forms are artfully sculpted while offering an effortless interface with the infotainment technologies.”

Other Features:
All 2017 Encore models provide room for 5 passengers and up to 48.4 cubic feet (1,371 liters) for storage space with a 60/40 split rear seat folded. Standard features provide 10 air bags, StabiliTrak stability improvement and a 1.4L turbo four-cylinder, six-speed automatic powertrain.

Rounding It Up:
For 2017, Buick has a great deal in store for customers with their fleet of exceptional vehicles. And this is no exception with the all new Encore – which will appear in showrooms this fall. The Cascada convertible, Envision compact SUV and LaCrosse sedan round off the list of excellence.

With new high-tech features, exceptional comfort and beautiful designs – these new luxury automobiles are sure to be very popular on roads everywhere…