says the new Century was designed “to meet the needs of a new generation of business elites and affluent Chinese consumers” and that it will be offered with a choice of four or six seats. It joints the GL8 Avenir, GL8 ES, and GL8 Legacy in Buick’s range of MPVs sold in China.
The 2023 Buick Century measures 5,230 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, has a height of 1,867 mm , and a 3,130 mm wheelbase, wrapped up in a forward-thinking design that neatly complements the rest of the Buick lineup. Among the key design highlights include the ‘check mark’ headlights that each incorporated 90 LEDs, taillights with some 730 individual LEDs, and a set of 19-inch brushed aluminum wheels.
Meanwhile, the second-row features 160-degree ‘cloud-feel’ seats upholstered in perforated Nappa leather and offering 18-ways of adjustment, five-zone independent heating, and 18-point zoned massage functions. The seats also have a neck support and footrests with graphene heating technology. Buick has also installed a Rolls-Royce-inspired starry roof with 366 LEDs and 162 flashing lights on the headliner.
Customers who opt for the 2+2+2 option receive second-row captain seats with heating, ventilation, and 10-point massage functions. Just a single powertrain will be offered, taking the form of an Ecotec 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and a nine-speed HYDRA-MATIC intelligent transmission. Horsepower and torque numbers haven’t been released.