Buick CUVs with performance
According to reports, the Buick ENspire CUV will feature a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 237 horsepower and a 9-speed auto transmission. Buick’s new SUV should be a fun car to drive.
The Buick Enspire shares the same platform. Caddilac’s XT4 It would be a good idea for the luxury CUV to have the same powertrain. This helps to confirm the rumors about the turbo 4-cylinder powerplant.
GM’s plans to make more SUVs across its brands will mean that there will be many similarities like the use of the same engine. The turbo-4 engine in the XT4 has enough power to propel the CUV around with some real pace. Sources within GM informed GM Authority the Buick Enspire should be able to sprint from 0-60 mph in a mere 7 seconds, which is a respectable time for a low-performance SUV.
These sources further explained that the base model Enspire will have front-wheel drive with an All-wheel-drive option. This is a common practice, as it allows customers to choose from a wider range of options that will fit their budgets.
The Enspire will have similar dimensions to the Buick Envision CUV but will be more expensive. Buick can gain more customers by using the Enspire platform as a premium offering. This reduces costs and allows for more effective use of development resources.
We don’t know if the Enspire will be available in a hybrid or electric variant at this point. However, we are expecting to find out more about it as we get closer to 2020. Buick’s Enspire model is crucial to growing sales in America and China. Expect aggressive marketing efforts to promote this model.