Buick has released more photos of its all-new Velite 7 electric subcompact crossover for the Chinese market following the first official image dropped earlier this month.
The new pictures give us a look at the entire vehicle, including the interior which features a driver-oriented dashboard featuring an 8-inch digital instrument panel and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment interface.
The cabin has a premium vibe courtesy of the leather upholstery with copper accent stitching that can also be found on the dashboard, steering wheel, and door panels. The dash and door cards also feature copper trim in a metallic look.
There’s not much else to comment about the interior other than it looks modern and can seat five people, four large suitcases in the trunk, and two smaller suitcases in an underfloor compartment. As for the exterior, it looks youthful with highlights including the full-length LED headlights and taillights, ‘floating roof’ effect made possible by the C-pillar design, and pronounced rear haunches.
According to Chinese media, the Buick Velite 7 is 4,264 mm (167.9 in) long and has a 2,675 mm (105.3 in) wheelbase – 74 mm (2.9 in) longer than that of the Chevrolet Bolt on which the Velite 7 is based. Therefore, it should be roomier inside, especially on the second row.
The Buick Velite 7 is powered by a liquid-cooled battery pack with an unspecified capacity. Expect a 66 kWh unit if it’s shared with the 2020 Chevy Bolt of 60 kWh if it sources the battery of the pre-2020 Bolt. GM promises up to 310 miles (500 km) of driving range on the NEDC test cycle, though in the real world, it should be around 250 miles (402 km).
Unlike the Chevy Bolt and the Bolt EUV that the Velite 7 previews, the front-mounted electric motor produces 177 PS (175 HP) instead of more than 204 PS (201 HP).