2012 Alpheon CL240 to EL300

Biggest news at Alpheon is the availability of the e-Assist system on cars equipped with the 2.4-litre four. CL240 and EL240 e-Assist models are hybrid cars fitted with an auxiliary 17.6kW electric motor automatically taking over from the conventional engine at low speeds. This allows for substantial fuel economy and less impact on the environment.


Alpheon CL240 and CL300
The Alpheon is based on the Buick LaCrosse from model year 2010. This means, rather oddly, that it is powered by the 3.0-litre V-6 that has now been discontinued in the US, or by a 2.4-litre four.

● Introduction: April 2010. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 2.4-litre, 185 hp, mounted at the front (CL240). CL300: V-6, 3.0-litre, 263 hp. Transmission: to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front and the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to disks on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door “CL240 Deluxe” sedan, four-door “CL240 Premium” sedan, four-door “CL300 Deluxe” sedan, four-door “CL300 Premium” sedan.


Alpheon EL240 and EL300
Though the CL240/300 receive a very generous equipment as standard, GM’s intentions are to make the Alpheon a very luxurious automobile and, therefore, an even more posh version is proposed as the EL300 Supreme. A 2.4-litre four, with or without e-Assist system, is also available with this car.

● Introduction: April 2010. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 2.4-litre, 185 hp, mounted at the front (EL240). EL300: V-6, 3.0-litre, 263 hp. Transmission: to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front and the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to disks on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door “EL240 Deluxe” sedan, four-door “EL240 Premium” sedan, four-door “EL300 Supreme” sedan.


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2011 Alpheon CL240 to EL300

A newcomer, Alpheon is actually the name chosen for a luxury sedan built by Daewoo in its Bupyeong plant. Rather than an original design, it is nothing else than a rebadged Buick LaCrosse. Introduced in April 2010 at the Busan International Motor Show, its production starts in August, and it hits the market during the following month.


Alpheon CL300
The Alpheon is based on the Buick LaCrosse from model year 2010. This means, rather oddly, that it is powered by the 3.0-litre V-6 that has now been discontinued in the US. The four-cylinder variant soon joins the initial V-6 car. Presented as a luxury automobile in Korea, the Alpheon can be purchased in a variety of colours... providing that the customer will choose from white, light grey, dark grey or black.

● Introduction: April 2010 (presentation), September 2010 (on sale). Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled V-6, 3.0-litre, 263 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front and the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to disks on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door “Deluxe” sedan, four-door “Premium” sedan.


Alpheon CL240
Shortly after the introduction of the V-6 Alpheon, a smaller four-cylinder variant is added to the range. Equipment is the same as on the CL300.
● Introduction: October 2010. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 2.4-litre, 185 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front and the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to disks on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door “Deluxe” sedan, four-door “Premium” sedan.


Alpheon EL300
Though the CL300 receives a very generous equipment as standard, GM’s intentions are to make the Alpheon a very luxurious automobile and, therefore, an even more posh version is proposed as the EL300 Supreme.

● Introduction: April 2010 (presentation), September 2010 (on sale). Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled V-6, 3.0-litre, 263 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front and the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to disks on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door “Supreme” sedan.


Alpheon EL240
The top-range Alpheon EL is, too, available with a smaller four-cylinder engine starting in October.

● Introduction: October 2010. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 2.4-litre, 185 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front and the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to disks on all four wheels. Length: 500 cm. Top speed: n/a. Range: four-door “Deluxe” sedan, four-door “Premium” sedan.


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Alpheon (South Korea, 2011-present)

A newcomer, Alpheon is an attempt by GM Korea to compete on the Korean market for luxury cars. Its models are based on the Buick LaCrosse.

2011 Alpheon CL240 to EL300

2012 Alpheon CL240 to EL300


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