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| 2025 | Buick introduced several future electric vehicle precursor concepts: Electra GS, Electra MPV Precursor, Electra Sedan Precursor, and Electra SUV Precursor, demonstrating their comprehensive electric vehicle development strategy. |
| 2025 | GL8 LS Lu Shang minivan model introduced in the Chinese market. |
| 2025 | The third generation Buick Enclave becomes available in three trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir, featuring an ultra-wide 30-inch display and being the first Buick product with Super Cruise hands-free advanced driver assistance system. |
| March 2025 | Buick Envista was removed from the Buick China website, potentially indicating the end of its production or marketing in the Chinese market. |
| 2024 | The Envision received a facelift, adding new digital dashboard displays and introducing GM's Super Cruise advanced driver-assistance system, marking the first Buick model with this technology. |
| 2024 | Sales continue with 437 units in China, 51,316 units in the United States, and 6,738 units in Canada, indicating significant growth in the US market |
| 2024 | Buick introduced multiple forward-looking concept vehicles including the Electra-L, Electra-LT, and OMPV, continuing their tradition of innovative concept design. |
| 2024 | Buick introduced the Envista model in North America, further expanding its crossover and SUV range. |
| April 9 2024 | General Motors unveiled the third generation Buick Enclave, introducing a new design inspired by the Buick Wildcat EV concept car with signature LED lighting, a 30-inch ultra-wide display, and Super Cruise hands-free advanced driver assistance system. |
| 2023 | Buick introduces new electric crossover models Electra E4 and Electra E5, as well as the Envista compact crossover SUV manufactured by GM Korea. |
| 2023 | Buick launched the fourth generation GL8 minivan in China, marketing it under the historic 'Century' name, reviving the brand's legacy in the Chinese automotive market. |
| 2023 | Buick discontinues the Excelle model with no replacement currently planned. |
| 2023 | Introduction of two new battery electric low-slung compact crossovers: Electra E4 and Electra E5. |
| 2023 | Buick Envista expands sales across markets, selling 3,811 units in China, 13,301 units in the United States, and 1,385 units in Canada |
| 2023 | Fourth-generation LaCrosse launched, manufactured and marketed solely in China, powered by turbocharged 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines. |
| 2023 | The 552T trim level was available for the LaCrosse, marking the end of this particular trim offering. |
| 2023 | Sales partially rebounded to 39,411 units in the United States, 3,195 in Canada, and 12,199 in China. |
| 2023 | Buick returned to the traditional colors for the Trishield logo. |
| 2023 | Buick launched the Electra E5 electric vehicle in China, expanding its electric vehicle lineup. |
| 2023 | Buick introduced the Electra E4 electric vehicle in China, marking a new era of electric vehicle production for the brand. |
| 2023 | Buick launched the Envista, which was introduced for the 2024 model year. |
| 2022 | 4th generation GL8 Century introduced, sold alongside 2nd and 3rd generation models. |
| 2022 | Buick announces plans to revive the Electra nameplate for electric models, set to debut in 2024. |
| 2022 | Buick launched the Envista model in China, expanding their crossover and SUV range. |
| 2022 | Sales declined to 30,533 units in the United States, 1,775 in Canada, and 21,305 in China. |
| 2022 | The Encore, previously Buick's top-selling model in North America, was discontinued as customers increasingly preferred the larger Encore GX. |
| June 2022 | Buick Global Chief Duncan Aldred announced the company's plan to transition its entire lineup to electric vehicles by 2030, offering dealers the option of a buyout to prepare for this transformation. |
| June 2 2022 | Buick introduced the Wildcat EV concept car alongside the Buick Electra-X Concept, featuring a redesigned corporate Trishield emblem with separated shields and colored 'swooshes' in red, white, and blue. |
| 2021 | Second generation Envision introduced, marketed alongside first-generation model as the Envision S in China. |
| 2021 | Verano discontinued, with third generation sold alongside outgoing second-generation as the Verano Pro in China. |
| 2021 | Buick Envision sales in the United States reached 46,450 units. |
| 2021 | Buick expanded the LaCrosse lineup with the introduction of the 552T trim level, which included a standard 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. |
| 2021 | Buick Envision Plus introduced as a stretched three-row crossover SUV variant of the Envision in China. |
| 2021 | Buick delayed the launch and production of the updated Enclave to 2021 as a 2022 model year vehicle, after initially planning a 2020-2021 update. |
| 2021 | Sales recovery began, with 41,962 units sold in the United States, 2,169 in Canada, and 33,601 in China. |
| 2020 | Buick introduces the Velite 7, an electric subcompact crossover SUV marketed in China. |
| 2020 | Envision was the only Buick model in the US to see a sales increase compared to 2019. |
| 2020 | The 2020 Envision facelift debuted in China, featuring revised front and rear end styling, and sold alongside the second generation models called the Envision S. |
| 2020 | Buick introduced the Encore Plus and Encore GX models, demonstrating continued development of their compact SUV segment. |
| 2020 | Dramatic sales decline in the United States with only 230 units sold, while maintaining 54,975 units sold in China. |
| 2020 | Sales impacted by global events, with 38,480 units sold in the United States, 1,773 in Canada, and 22,824 in China. |
| 2020 | Buick continued production of the Enclave in both China and North America, maintaining its presence in the full-size SUV market. |
| 2020 | Buick introduced the Encore GX crossover, positioned between the existing Encore and Envision. The Regal hatchback and station wagon were discontinued in the North American market. |
| September 2020 | Buick introduced the all-electric Electra concept car. |
| May 2020 | GM introduced the second generation of the Buick Envision in the United States, featuring a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission. |
| 2019 | Introduction of multiple Buick models: Velite 6 (alternative fuel vehicle), Encore GX (subcompact crossover), and a Chinese-market mid-size crossover SUV. |
| 2019 | Buick introduced a facelift for the LaCrosse in the Chinese market, featuring a new 2.0-liter turbo engine from GM's eighth-generation Ecotec engine family, delivering 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The model was available with a nine-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission and offered in three trim levels: 652T Elite, 652T Luxury, and 652T Distinguished. |
| 2019 | Buick Encore GX subcompact crossover SUV introduced, manufactured by GM Korea in South Korea and SAIC-GM in China. |
| 2019 | Buick introduces the Velite 6, a compact alternative fuel vehicle station wagon-styled liftback available as a battery-electric and plug-in hybrid. |
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