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is planning a refreshed version of its
full-size sedan for the Chinese market, judging by these photos
discovered by the site Auto Verdict
on a
used to certify upcoming new models. We can only see exterior cosmetic changes, but they bring the
more in line with the styling of the new
and
models, leading to speculation that it won’t be long until the changes show up in the U.S.
The front three-quarters photo shows off a redesigned front fascia, with slimmed-down headlights that are now tied to the grille instead of set apart by body-color surround, thanks to some new chrome treatment. There’s also a chrome wing on the grille, similar to what’s seen on the 2019
and new
. The lower front fascia is also different, with new L-shaped fog lamps. On the rear, there’s a new chrome wing connecting and intersecting the taillights and surrounding the badge.
There’s no word about any interior changes, but they’d likely be minor in keeping with the exterior updates.
most recently debuted a
version, while a
arrived for 2018.
China, of course, has become Buick’s largest market, but the picture is less rosy stateside amid dimming prospects for sedans, as consumers flock to
and SUVs. In the third quarter, U.S. sales of the LaCrosse fell 31.1 percent from the prior-year period. Between January and the end of September,
had sold 13,409, which was a decline of 14.2 percent. Its full-year 2017 sales totaled 20,161, which was down almost 27 percent from 2016. For perspective, Buick sold more than twice that number — 42,035 — as recently as 2015.
The current generation launched in 2017.
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