Buick has unveiled the brand new Envista compact crossover for China.

It is the second mannequin to undertake Buick’s new design language which was previewed with the current Wildcat EV and Electra-X idea automobiles, and has since appeared on the GL8 Century minivan bought in China.

Buick has but to say whether or not the Envista or a car like it will likely be bought within the U.S., although we all know the Envista title has been registered with america Patent and Trademark Workplace.

When requested for remark, Buick spokeswoman Paige Tatulli instructed Motor Authority, “We’re excited concerning the reveal of the Buick Envista in China, however don’t have anything to announce with reference to new merchandise coming to our North American portfolio at the moment.”

Measuring 182.6 inches in size, the Envista is about an inch shorter than Buick’s Envision crossover and is differentiated by a coupe-like profile. It might be part of Buick’s U.S. lineup as an alternative choice to the Envision.

Key traits of Buick’s design language current on the Envista embrace the forward-leaning nostril, slit-like lights, and revised tri-shield Buick badge. The inside incorporates a easy design that’s dominated by a curved panel integrating a pair of 10.3-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment hub. Different applied sciences embrace a surround-view digital camera system, voice activation and navigation powered by Baidu, and Buick’s personal Tune Melody-branded audio system developed with audio sign processing firm Arkamys.

Buick stated the Envista relies on a brand new platform for compact crossovers. The platform is more likely to be a member of mum or dad firm Normal Motors’ VSS (Car Technique Set) portfolio of modular platforms designed for internal-combustion automobiles.

In China, the Envista can be provided with a 1.5-liter turbo-4 together with a constantly variably transmission (CVT). The engine delivers a peak 181 hp to the entrance wheels, or sufficient for 0-62 mph acceleration in 7.9 seconds. There is not a efficiency possibility, although consumers will have the ability to add a sportier look through an out there GS pack which incorporates a blacked-out grille, 18-inch wheels, and pink brake calipers.

The Envista begins gross sales in China later this yr priced from 150,000 renminbi (roughly $21,745).