This compact luxury SUV nameplate first appeared for Buick in China for the 2015 model year, where it was introduced as part of the brand’s push into premium crossovers. It later reached North America for the 2016 model year, giving Buick a smaller utility vehicle positioned between the subcompact Encore and larger Enclave. From the start, it was aimed at buyers who wanted a more upscale, quiet, and refined alternative to mainstream compact SUVs rather than a sporty performance model.
The vehicle has remained a continuous production nameplate since its debut, with no documented gap or discontinuation-revival cycle. Over time, Buick has refreshed the design and technology, but the core identity has stayed the same: a premium five-passenger compact SUV focused on comfort, elevated interior presentation, and everyday usability. In Buick’s modern lineup, it became one of the brand’s key crossovers and an important example of the company’s shift toward SUVs and away from sedans.
Because the nameplate is still in production, there is no final model year to report. The earliest confidently verifiable model year is 2015, based on the first market launch of the nameplate.