Press Release:
Hanghai General Motors (
Shanghai GM) has introduced the newest member of its
Buick lineup, the
Park Avenue luxury sedan.
Like the affluent New York City boulevard of the same name,
Buick's Park Avenue is trendy and
luxurious. With its range of advanced technologies and high-grade amenities, not to mention a stylish design that conveys a sense of power and passion, it is representative of traditional
American luxury sedans.
"The
Buick Park Avenue is the perfect blend of tranquility and power," said
Shanghai GM President Ding Lei. "It shows
Buick's ability to move with the times while continuing to leverage
GM's global resources and our local knowledge. Designed especially for business leaders and other elites, it is a component of our effort to maintain our leadership position in China by addressing the needs of all of our customers."
The
Park Avenue is based on
GM's new global rear-wheel-drive architecture to ensure a premium driving experience. At 5,175 mm in length, 1,899 mm in width and 1,480 mm in height, and with an impressive 3,009-mm wheelbase, the
Park Avenue also offers a highly spacious ride.
The
Park Avenue 's genuine leather seats are designed to accommodate people of varying sizes with
8-way power adjustment for the front seats. All seats incorporate a massage function. A high-quality entertainment system with LCD panels and an advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning system offer the relaxation and comfort that one would expect of a luxury sedan. The
Buick Park Avenue 's GPS navigation system contains road information for more than 300 cities in China . The Bluetooth mobile phone system is also available.
Like all
Buick products, the
Park Avenue offers a high level of safety and peace of mind. It is equipped with the
GM Local Area Network (
GM-LAN)
high-speed communication system, which is based on the top-of-the-line 32-bit 500 kb/second
engine control system. With a signal transmission speed approaching real-time, information flow from various sensors is instantaneous, enhancing efficiency and safety. Further enhancing safety are six intelligent air bags for the driver and passengers.
The
Park Avenue is powered by
GM's smooth yet powerful
AlloyTec V-6 engine, which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. The
engine control unit features the latest Bosch E77 32-bit ECM processor. With the
Remote Engine Start (RES) function, the driver can start the engine up to 20 minutes in advance within 60 meters distance. The RES function also can adjust the temperature inside the car.
Customers have a choice of two engine displacements. The
Park Avenue 's 3.6-liter engine generates maximum output of 187kW (250 hp) @ 6,500 rpm and maximum torque of 340 Nm @ 3,200 rpm. Its
2.8-liter engine offers maximum output of 150 kW (201 hp) @ 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 265 Nm @ 3,000 rpm.
Shanghai GM is offering five
Park Avenue variants: the
3.6-liter Flagship, which is priced at RMB 498,800; the
3.6-liter Elite, which is priced at RMB 388,800; the
2.8-liter Luxury, which is priced at RMB 458,800; the
2.8-liter Elite, which is priced at RMB 368,800; and the
2.8-liter Comfort, which is priced at RMB 328,800.
