Buick to Unveil Sport Coupe at Detroit Auto Show

[Flyn]

Could be nothing. A concept car that might not even make it to market. But, with all the secrecy from Buick about this car, is it too much to hope that a 2018-2019 Grand National might be in the wings?

Buick will show the two cars at a party Sunday night before the media days of the Detroit auto show. One is a sporty coupe about the size of the Chevrolet Camaro sports car, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the model is a secret...

...The concept car -- which may or may not go into production, according to the person -- is small and sporty and could give its buyers a fun option.

Buick Makeover Said to Include Sporty Coupe and Chinese SUV - Bloomberg Business

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[bikrboy128]

hmm. alpha platform buick with the possibility of a TT v6 GN?
doubt it, but it's nice to dream.

 

[P40E]

Wonder how the China got hooked on Buick .

 

[Z28Camaro]

Wonder how the China got hooked on Buick .

http://media.buick.com/dld/content/...wnload_0/file.res/Buick-in-China-Overview.pdf

 

[P40E]

A pdf ?

 

[P40E]

China knows Buick was top dog american luxury back then , even over Cadillac.

 

[Z28Camaro]

A pdf ?

It's a page link intended to be clicked and read. Sorry if that's a little difficult.

 

[P40E]

Yes thanks for the download to see it . But yes China knew what's up 100 years ago.

 

[YoushallgoFo]

GM's got the parts for it this time and it wouldn't suck. Alpha + LF4 = win. I feel like a sporty buick would help their image for sure, but we haven't seen anything like that from them in ages. I know we all want one, but does the general public want a car like this?

 

[Jfrost]

GM's got the parts for it this time and it wouldn't suck. Alpha + LF4 = win. I feel like a sporty buick would help their image for sure, but we haven't seen anything like that from them in ages. I know we all want one, but does the general public want a car like this?

I sure do, been wanting them to come out with a GN revival Ever since the rumors started.

 

[Rent Free]

Step #1

PLEASE GM DONT FUCK IT UP THIS TIME!

 

[Knowklew]

Avista concept shows Buick's performance potential

 

[Great White Drake]

It's hot.

 

[Mook]

Good god

 

[Mook]

Ill say again...GOOD GOD

 

[Rent Free]

Doesn't look much like any domestic IMO.

Good looking car and the front end Im impressed with....... FOR A BUICK it looks great.

 

[Mook]

For any manufacturer, it looks incredible.

 

[Rent Free]

Much better than the verticle headlights that are getting pretty played out and old on the Cadillacs

Fuck it ill just say it CMON GM stuff the 650 hp LT4 in it and the hell with putting that engine in the Camaro.

The looks dare I say even better than the 6th gen because it doesn't have all the goofy chisel marks in the bumpers.......

This is less gaping mouth more normal sports car front end.

 

[Rent Free]

The Buick Avista Concept Is A Badass 400 HP RWD Luxury Muscle Car

check out the opel concepts in the bottom of the article.

That grill sure looks alot like the Opel grills with the Buick shields in the center.

Black GNX looking one in the bottom too.

 

[Nate]

Greeeeeaaaaaat. As a Buick tech let me say this:

It will be a fucking pile of shit. I hope whoever purchases likes spending time in loaner cars.

 

[Jfrost]

Buick did not disappoint, hot damn!

 

[Flyn]

From the article:

According to Road&Track, the car does indeed ride on GM’s Alpha platform shared by the Chevy Camaro and the Cadillac ATS and CTS, and also features GM’s Magnetic Ride Control, as well as stop-start technology and cylinder deactivation.

The concept is also said to feature noise insulation, aromatherapy, and the next generation of Buick’s IntelliLink infotainment system.

It’s essentially an ATS-V but with less power, because Buick and Cadillac have to play nice.

Buick press release highlighting the performance end of the brand: http://media.buick.com/media/us/en/...n/2016/Jan/naias/buick/0110-buick-legacy.html

Road and Track article: http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-sho...848/buick-avista-concept-coupe-detroit-debut/

The launch event was attended by many important GM personnel including CEO Mary Barra, President Mark Ruess and design chief Ed Welburn. At the event, Welburn said he "can't wait" to wash this car by hand, because it's so gorgeous.


Speaking to Road & Track, a Buick representative confirmed there's no production intent yet, but it's considering putting the Avista, or something like it, in production.

Think of the Avista as a luxury grand touring companion to the pony car Camaro. We very much hope Buick puts it into production.

 

[Knowklew]

Greeeeeaaaaaat. As a Buick tech let me say this:

It will be a fucking pile of shit. I hope whoever purchases likes spending time in loaner cars.

My regal has been great. What buick's have been problematic lately?

 

[Flyn]

A couple pics in black.

Looks like it may be easier to see out the sides and rear than the Camaro.

 

[SleeperLS]

That looks so much like a Tesla it is obnoxious.