Looking ahead, big changes are just over the horizon for Buick, with the Tri-Shield brand joining GM in the transition to an all-electric lineup. Now, however, we’re looking back at the big Buick stories for the 2022 calendar year.
Buick Unveils New Brand Identity, Logo
As Buick moves to fully electrify its portfolio by the 2030 calendar year, the brand unveiled a new logo this year, as well as a fresh brand identity to go with it. What’s more, Buick unveiled the new Wildcat EV concept, showing off its latest styling chops and design ideas.
Buick Includes Mandatory 3 Year OnStar And Connected Services
Over the summer, GM Authority reported that all new 2022 model-year and 2023 model-year Buick vehicles would include a mandatory three-year OnStar and Connected Services plan. Unsurprisingly, the move prompted a backlash from GM Authority readers.
Buick Encore Dropped After 2022 Model Year
In yet another GM Authority exclusive, we reported that the Buick Encore would be discontinued after the 2022 model year following declining sales, not to mention the successful launch of the Buick Encore GX for the 2020 model year.
2022 Buick Envision Praised As Top-Rated By Consumer Reports
The Buick lineup includes a variety of top-notch vehicles, but this year, Consumer Reports singled out the 2022 Buick Envision as one of the best in its class, praising the crossover for its quiet cabin, solid braking, and infotainment system.
Buick Enclave Recalled For Faulty Airbag Inflators
GM issued a product safety recall this year for the 2015 Buick Enclave over faulty airbag inflators manufactured by ARC Automotive. The recall also included the 2015 Chevy Traverse and 2015 GMC Acadia.
Buick Envision Gets Revised Fuel Economy Numbers
Following the debut of the 2023 Buick Envision, the EPA revised fuel economy figures for the crossover, dinging front-wheel drive models a single city mpg to 24 mpg. It is likely the revision is down to changes in the EPA test procedure.
Buick GL8 Century Debuts New Processors Chips
Microchips are critical components for modern vehicles, as the global chip shortage has handily demonstrated. Notably, the all-new Buick GL8 Century debuted the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip when it was revealed in China earlier in the year.
Buick Avenir Sub-Brand To Expand Across Lineup
The Buick Avenir sub-brand represents the top of the line for Buick vehicles, and critically, it was announced over the summer that the sub-brand would expand to the entirety of Buick’s portfolio.
Buick Announces 2022 Buick LaCrosse Avenir For China
One year after the launch of the 2021 Buick LaCrosse in China, the brand announced that it would offer the new LaCrosse Avenir, which is focused on executive transportation companies.
Buick Envista Interior Design Revealed
Following the debut of the all-new Buick Envista at the 2022 Chengdu Motor Show in China, the SAIC-GM joint venture released the first official images of the crossover’s cabin space.
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The only story I have is ( Goodby Buick ) after the Lacrosse is not made or available in the USA …The morons at GM gave that market to the imports …
Sad to see Buick disappearing from North America.
Yes, but that’s gm’s fault for ignoring market forces and marginalizing Buick for Cadillac with lack of innovation. The brand is not what it used to be. gm only has itself to blame.