A year after launching the all-new Buick Envision S in China, SAIC-GM is getting ready to introduce a new member of the Buick Envision range in the Chinese market. Sources familiar with the matter informed GM Authority that General Motors’ main joint venture in the Asian country will unveil a GS variant of the second-generation Envision this week.
According to our sources, the new GS variant will debut at the 2021 Chengdu Motor Show, which will open its doors from August 29th to September 7th. The official name of the new version is Buick Envision S GS, with the S prefix identifying the standard second-generation model. As such, the Envision S GS will be one of Buick’s unveilings at the auto show.
Buick GS badge
Notably, this is the first time that the Buick Envision nameplate will receive the GS trim level, making it also the first Buick crossover to adopt the sporty variant that has gradually spread to the brand’s various models. The new version will complement the range below the luxurious top-shelf Avenir, seeking to appeal to younger customers looking for a crossover with bold styling.
2021 Buick Envision S Sport Edition
Although no images have been revealed yet, the Buick Envision S GS for the Chinese market is expected to include some unique design features compared to the standard variant, such as a specific grille finish, sportier wheels, decorative trim and a GS insignia. However, it’s unclear whether the Envision S GS will replace the crossover’s current Sport Edition trim or coexist with it.
Mechanically, the Buick Envision S GS will keep the turbocharged 2.0L LSY four-cylinder engine that develops 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, along with GM’s nine-speed automatic transmission. As with the Avenir trim level, the GS version will come standard with the twin-clutch all-wheel drivetrain and FlexRide technology with four drive modes.
The new GS variant of the 2022 Buick Envision S will be presented next Sunday at the Chengdu Motor Show and will be officially launched before the end of the year in China. While there is information at this point, the sporty new GS could also be marketed in the United States and Canada at a later date.
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this bunch can’t even decide if its bringing over the Envision GX much less this.
This is what happens when Covid runs wild…new “variants” pop up. I’ll show myself out.
When they import the GS to the USA I will be surrendering. China has one.
Keep hearing about the GS model becoming sold in China and honestly I don’t give a rat’s arse on what they sell there. Call me when it is sold in the US.
Call me when they build it here.
Lol. That LSY 2.0 liter is a real wheezer. It’s a shame to have put that engine in such a nice looking crossover.
My envision gets to 60 in just over 7 seconds. And it doesn’t let up on passing punch, I can be going 65 and get close to 100 in seconds. That engine is pretty robust. I’d love a 3.6L, but with the 9 speed and the immediate power band of the LSY, it’s a solid engine. I’m avg mixed 29 mpg. Pleased.
You have a vehicle with that engine and have actual experience with it. I wonder how much Goat has driven vehicles with that engine?
I’ve had two vehicles with this engine including a new Acadia. This is a great combination. The additional torque over the 3.6 makes it a better everyday driver. No question the 3.6 is a little more robust but the 2.0 feels more powerful than my 3.6 in my Traverse.
The Traverse weighs how much more again?
This long-term is the Regal replacement. A low riding CUV is basically a wagon or hatch sedan. Envision is good looking, maybe best in class, and GS will do well
gm loves kissing the Chinamens heinder!
China is by far the largest market for automobiles of this planet, and Chinese factories produces more automobiles per year than in any other country.
No wonder, China is, with 1.411 tousand million inhabitants, the largest country of this world, 4¼ times the population of the USA.