Opel Insignia to be produced locally under Buick brand

By Kelly
Shanghai, June 18 (Gasgoo.com) Shanghai General Motors (GM) will put an Opel model into production early in 2009, sources from Shanghai GM said. It is predicted that the model, possibly the Opel Insignia which will come to light in July, will be attached a Buick label as the new generation of Buick La Crosse.
 
Sources from Shanghai GM confirmed that Opel will be produced locally, but Shanghai GM will use Buick brand instead of Opel for the production. No detail about the model is disclosed. A foreign news agency reports Opel plans to make the global debut of the brand new Opel Insignia, the latest generation Opel Vectra at London auto show which is to be held in July 22. It is also reported that the model will be produced in the name of Buick La Crosse. The Opel Insignia is likely to be the first Opel model which is to be produced locally in China.
 
The European-style Insignia has both sedan and hatchback versions with seven engine options, of which four are petrol engines that generate an output ranging from 115hp to 260hp and three are direct-injection diesel engines generating a power from 110hp to 160hp. The model is also available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
 
Both sedan and hatchback Insignia will make their global debut at the upcoming London auto show.
From:Gasgoo.com

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