GM CEO Mary Barra talked about upcoming models from Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC during the company’s third quarter earnings call.
Kicking things off, she confirmed the next-generation Buick Enclave will arrive in the first half of 2024. It will be accompanied by redesigned versions of the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia.
We’ve already seen the latter two models and we can expect the Enclave to be powered by a new turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. It’s slated to produce 328 hp (245 kW / 333 PS) and 326 lb-ft (442 Nm) of torque, which would be an improvement of 18 hp (13 kW / 18 PS) and 60 lb-ft (81 Nm).
Besides being more powerful and efficient, the 2025 Enclave is slated to adopt an upscale interior with higher quality materials and a modern design. We can also expect a freestanding curved display, which consists of a digital instrument cluster and an infotainment system.
Redesigned Chevrolet Equinox And GMC Terrain Due In Mid-2024
Chinese model shown
The three-row crossovers will be followed by the next-generation, ICE-powered Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. They’re slated to begin arriving in the middle of 2024.
Little is known about the upcoming crossovers, but China’s Equinox was revealed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology earlier this year. It sports a far more rugged design, which is in keeping with the redesigned Traverse.
While it remains to be seen if the Chinese model previews the one we’ll get stateside, it’s a possibility. If it does, we can expect the redesigned crossover to be slightly larger than its predecessor.
Barra Says The Upcoming Crossovers Are “Outstanding Products”
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We’ll learn more about the crossovers in the coming months, but GM has high hopes for the redesigned models as they’ll be fresh entries in growing segments. Barra also described them as “outstanding products,” and said they’ll be more comfortable and spacious. She also hinted at additional driver assistance systems such as Super Cruise.
While a number of questions remain, Barra suggested the upcoming crossovers will have a simplified engine lineup and a lot of familiar parts as roughly 60% of components will be reused. The company is also aiming to reduce complexity by reducing build combinations by 80-90%.