Checking out the GMI website I saw the all new Buick Park Avenue that has debuted in China. After seeing the lackluster Super versions of the LaX and Lucern I am pretty upset that China once again gets an awsome true luxury, and heritage version of what used to be the Buick flagship car in the US. For more pictures check out the post on the www.gminsidenews.com
or for live auto show pictures
http://auto.sina.com.cn/photo/ParkAv...t/168341.shtml


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Shanghai, China – Shanghai 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’* 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 Park Avenue is the perfect blend of tranquility and power,” said Shanghai GM President Ding Lei. “It shows Buick’* ability to move with the times while continuing to leverage our global resources and 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 the first vehicle available in Asia that takes advantage of GM’* new global rear-wheel-drive architecture. The precise and stable vehicle structure ensures 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 very spacious ride.



The Park Avenue’* genuine leather seats, with eight-way power adjustment for the front seats, are designed to accommodate people of varying sizes. 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 Park Avenue’* 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’* 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 and within60 meters of the vehicle. The RES function also can adjust the temperature inside the car.

Customers have a choice of two engine displacements. The Park Avenue’* 3.6-liter engine generates maximum output of 187 kW (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.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’* largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 280,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2006, nearly 9.1 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM’* OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.

Next week a new Riviera will be unvieled next week. Here is a preview picture and article.
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OoooOOOooOOoo I like that!!!!

WHAT THE HELL?!?!?!?!?!?!

Why do they get it and WE DON'T??!?!?!

That is totally F-ed up.

its because the USA F'ing SUCKS!!!

Thank the US Government for the new Gas mile Regs

Buicks are sooooo classy looking!!!

That'* actually a buick i think i'd buy. The last one before that one, was the 87 Regal/GN/GNX.

We are getting it, the G8.

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They say that like it'* something new? The 500kbps CAN/LAN for the engine communication system has been around for several years. That speed is nothing new.

I assume most Chinese versions of domestic vehicles (to us) were slower? Anyone know?

Actually this car is completely different from the G8. They have different wheel bases and lengths. The G8 is a step up bigger than the G6 about the size of an H Body, but the Park Avenue is slightly bigger than a BMW 7 series in length and wheelbase. Remember that the G8 is built off the Commodor and this Park Avenue is built of the Holden Statesman and are sold side by side in Australia, because they are very different cars.

It'* like the difference between a late 80'* H body and C body. Close enough.