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This is a list of vehicles marketed by the Buick division of General Motors, which currently operate in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and China.

Current models

Vehicles exclusive to China

Model			Calendar year introd.	Current model		Description
Model			Calendar year introd.	Introd.	Updat.	Description
Cars
	Excelle	Excelle	2003	2018	—	Compact sedan marketed in China by SAIC-GM. Originally based on the Daewoo Lacetti.
	Excelle GT/GX	Excelle GT	2009	2015	2018	Hatchback (GX) and sedan (GT) versions of the Buick Excelle compact sedan marketed in China under the SAIC-GM brand. Originally a rebadged Opel Astra J.
	LaCrosse	LaCrosse	2004	2017	2019	Full-size sedan slotted above the Regal in the brand lineup. Discontinued in North America after 2019, continued production in China.
	Regal	Regal	1973	2017	2020	Mid-size sedan, fastback (Sportback), and station wagon (TourX). Discontinued in North America after 2020, continued production in China.^[1]
	Velite 6	Velite 6	2019	2019	—	Compact alternative fuel vehicle station wagon-styled liftback. Available as a battery-electric and plug-in hybrid.
	Verano	Verano	2012	2021	—	Compact sedan. Produced in North America from 2011 to 2016, continued production in China. Third generation is sold alongside the outgoing second-generation as the Verano Pro.
Crossovers/SUVs
	Enclave	Enclave	2007	2017	2022	Mid-size crossover SUV. Closely related to the Chevrolet Traverse.
	Enclave (China)	Enclave	2019	2019	—	Mid-size crossover SUV, with a design different from its North American counterpart
	Encore (second generation)	Encore	2019	2019	—	Subcompact crossover SUV based on the GEM platform, only sold in China.
	Encore GX	Encore GX	2019	2019	—	Subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by GM Korea in South Korea and SAIC-GM in China.
	Envision	Envision	2014	2021	—	Compact crossover SUV. Second generation is marketed in China alongside the outgoing first-generation as the Envision S.
	Velite 7	Velite 7	2020	2020	—	All-electric subcompact crossover SUV sold exclusively in China by SAIC-GM.
Minivans
	GL6	GL6	2017	2017	—	Six-seater compact MPV marketed exclusively in China by SAIC-GM.
	GL8	GL8	1999	2017	2020	Three-row full-size minivan sold exclusively in China by SAIC-GM. Third generation is sold alongside the second-generation model as the GL8 ES.

Former models

Original models

Name	Introd.	Discont.	Platforms	Gen.	Information / notes
Model B	1903	1904		1	The first automobile made by the Buick Company.
Four	1909	1915		1	Passenger car, the first model as a General Motors division.
Six	1914	1925		1	Senior model to the Four
Master Six	1925	1928	B-body	1
Standard Six	1925	1929	A-body	1
Century	1936	2005	B-body (1936–58) A-body (1973–96) W-body (1997–2005)	6	Full-size car (1936–1958), mid-size car (1973–2005)
Limited	1931	1942	C-body	2	Full-size car
Roadmaster	1936	1958	C-body	7	Full-size car, Buick's flagship car during 1946–1957
Special	1936	1969	B-body (1936-1958) Y-body (1961-1963) A-body (1964-1969)	4	Full-size (1936–58), compact (1961–63), mid-size (1964–69)
Super	1939	1958	C-body	5	Full-size car
Skylark	1953	1998	A-body (1964–72) X-body (1975–85) N-body (1985–98)	6	Changed dynamically from two-door car to four-door car. Full-size car (1953-1954, 1964-1972) Compact car (1975-1998]
Electra	1959	1990	C-body (RWD) (1959–84) C-body (FWD) (1985–90)	6	Full-size luxury car
Invicta	1959	1963	B-body	2	Full-size car succeeding Century
LeSabre	1959	2005	B-body (1959–85) H-body (1986–99) G-body (2000–05)	8	Full-size car succeeding Special
Riviera	1962	1999	E-body (1963–76, 1979–93) B-body (1977–78) G-body (1995–99)	8	Personal coupe
Wildcat	1963	1970	B-body	2	Full-size car succeeding Invicta
Estate wagon	1970	1990	B-body (1970, 1977–90) C-body (1971–76)	3	Full-size station wagon
Centurion	1970	1973	B-body	1	Full-size car succeeding Wildcat
GSX	1970	1972		1	Muscle car
Apollo	1973	1975	X-body	1	Compact car
Skyhawk	1974	1989	H-body (1975–80) J-body (1982–89)	2	Subcompact car (1975-1980) Compact car (1982-1989)
Somerset	1984	1987	N-body	1	Compact car. Renamed "Skylark" in 1987.
Reatta	1987	1991	E-body	1	Grand tourer coupe and convertible.
Park Avenue	1990	2005	C-body (1991–96) G-body (1997–2005)	2	Full-size luxury sedan succeeding Electra. Discontinued in North America in 2005. GM Zeta platform version sold in China 2007–2012.
Roadmaster (revival)	1991	1996	B-body	1
Rendezvous	2001	2007	U-body	1	Midsize crossover
Rainier	2003	2007	GMT360	1	Midsize luxury SUV.
Terraza	2004	2007	U-body	1	Luxury minivan
Lucerne	2005	2011	G-body	1	Full-size sedan

Notes

Global

Rebadged models, developed in or outside North America:

Name	Introd.	Discont.	Platforms	Gen.	Orig.	Orig. model
Opel ^{[n2 1]}	1975	1979	T-body	1	JPN	Isuzu Gemini ^{[n2 2]}
Sail ^{[n2 3]}	2001	2004	GM4200	1	GER	Opel Corsa B ^{[n2 4]}
Excelle HRV ^{[n2 3]}	2003	2010	Daewoo J	1	KOR	Daewoo Lacetti ^{[n2 5]}
Royaum ^{[n2 3]}	2005	2006	V-body	1	AUS	Holden Caprice ^{[n2 6]}
Cascada ^{[n2 1]}	2012	2019	Delta II	1	GER	Opel Cascada ^{[n2 7]}
Encore	2013	2022	GM Gamma Platform	1	KOR	Opel Mokka^[2]
Velite 5 ^{[n2 3]}	2016	2019	D2UX	1	USA	Chevrolet Volt (2nd. gen.) ^{[n2 8]}

Notes

^ ^a ^b Name given in the U.S.
^ Subcompact car.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Name given in China.
^ In 2005, the car was totally redesigned by joint venture SAIC-GM and renamed Chevrolet Sail, leaving the 'Buick' aside.
^ Sold exclusively in China.
^ Full-size sedan, sold exclusively in China
^ Convertible.
^ Compact plug-in hybrid, sold exclusively in China.

Concept models

Buick concept cars

Y-Job (1938)

LeSabre (1951)

Silver Arrow (1963)

XP2000 (1995)

Riviera Concept II (2013)

Bengal (2001)

Avenir (2015)

Avista (2016)

Avenir (2015)
Avista (2016)
Bengal (2001)
Blackhawk (2003)
Bolero (1990)
Centieme (2003)
Century Cruiser (1969)
LeSabre ^{[n3 1]} (1951)
Park Avenue Essence (1989)
Riviera Concept (2007)
Riviera Concept II (2013)
Silver Arrow (1963)
Velite (2004)
Wildcat EV (2022)
XP2000 (1995)
XP-300 (1951)
Y-Job (1938)

Notes

^ Not a "Buick" but a General Motors company concept car.

References

^ Capparella, Joey (4 December 2019). "Buick Regal Is Dead, Leaving Buick with an All-SUV Lineup". Car and Driver. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
^ Buick Encore, Chevy Trax Discontinued after 2022 Model Year by CALEB MILLER on Car and Driver.com, MAR 14, 2022

[nameusa-2] Name given in the U.S.

[subcomp-3] Subcompact car.

[namechin-4] Name given in China.

[sail-5] In 2005, the car was totally redesigned by joint venture SAIC-GM and renamed Chevrolet Sail, leaving the 'Buick' aside.

[soldchina-6] Sold exclusively in China.

[holcapr-7] Full-size sedan, sold exclusively in China

[convert-8] Convertible.

[chin2-10] Compact plug-in hybrid, sold exclusively in China.

[gmcon-11] Not a "Buick" but a General Motors company concept car.

[1] Capparella, Joey (4 December 2019). "Buick Regal Is Dead, Leaving Buick with an All-SUV Lineup". Car and Driver. Retrieved 4 December 2019.

[9] Buick Encore, Chevy Trax Discontinued after 2022 Model Year by CALEB MILLER on Car and Driver.com, MAR 14, 2022

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