Beijing: Buick Invicta Concept revealed

[GmFordFTW]

It looks really nice.
I think it may be just me but I think that there is just too much Enclave in the car and taht it doesn't really fit in with the rest of the car.

Hopefully they could bring back the colored logo... I really like that.

[GmFordFTW]

Change that.
The more I look at it the better it looks

[JM9777]

Originally Posted by A.J.

If I had my way, Buick would have its small/midsize sedans be FWD and its larger sedans be RWD. But, those opinions are reserved for the Reader's Talent section.

Anyway, does anyone notice that the lock/unlock buttons are located on the center console, next to the hazard lights button?

I didn't notice that until you mentioned it (although it makes sense since the Opel Insignia is the same way). I did, however, notice that the concept has a four-cylinder engine and six portholes.

I really like the concept, but I like MonaroSS's chop better...maybe just because it has a realistic roofline and door handles. I think the interior is basically production-intent, as it is almost exactly like the spy photos that we've seen.

I wish they would offer some form of the glass roof, since the Lexus ES350 offers it (although theirs looks like two sunroofs from the interior).

[Bravada]

Will this be on the road by June 9-21 2009, when Dame Edna does the "first last tour" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles? Will Dame Edna be able to see out the windows as she waves to adoring fans. Will there be enough headroom for all that purple hair? Or should she just stick to riding in 1960s-era Rollers? These are important questions to ponder.

It's long been official that SAABs became the DameEdnaMobiles:

[New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66]

Hmm, very interesting and intriguing.

Although something that jumped out at me is that big open stretch on the front end. It almost looks like a billboard <insert ad here>. Perhaps that front waterfall grille could be pulled down to help fill in that space, kinda like what Audi is doing now. Then maybe reverse the curve on the top of the grille. Instead of making the upper curve where it rises to meet the hood, make it concave instead of convex. I would say to stretch the bottom of the grille down about 5-7 inches. Then make the top curve of the grille follow the hood line around and make the curve concave instead of convex.

Something just don't sit right with that billboard space up front.

Overall though, a very intriguing design. Very contemporary and soothing lines.

[osv_alero]

WOW, I LOVE it!

[megeebee]

Originally Posted by Bravada

It's long been official that SAABs became the DameEdnaMobiles

When did they take over from BMW?

[MrMax]

If THAT is in fact our new Lacrosse (or Lacrosse replacement), GM would appear to have finally gotten it. And would seem to be getting it on a consistent basis now. Because that my friends, is a beautiful car.

[camaro_freak]

Originally Posted by I-Love-Pontiac

They did on the Riviera... which was a 100% Chinese concept.

exactly... this concept is nice, I'll give it that, but it doesn't feel the same as when the Enclave or the Velite came out.

I found the Riviera a bit of a slap in the face with all the Chinese written all over it. Here GM China, take over for GM USA as they can't do anything creative anymore. The Enclave must have been a fluke.

Harley Earl is rolling over in his grave. We have to import our performance rear drive architecture from Holden, our quirky Saturn's (uniquely American) are now rebadged Opels, and Buick cars are now being designed/co-designed in China.

[momolos]

Is it me or does this thing look like the new Jaguar FX sedan?
Which I like a lot and I like this Buick a lot also!

[YupYupYup]

#206 posts and counting. Obviously this is hot.

[I-Love-Pontiac]

WTF! I just saw this real life picture. From this angle I think it looks very.... ugly. The nose is too short. The beltline is ridiculous. The green house is too bubbly. And the body is just too long. I'm a fan of cars that have a streched look, but it looks all wrong with that dome roof and punched in nose. In fact I think it has a sort of Toyota Tundra quality to it.

[LONGHORN]

Buick has a home run with this one................Buick taking on Lexus now seems more credible than a cruel joke.

[EatonISgay]

Ha! You nailed it I-love-pontiac! It does look like a tundra! That line down the side that dips at the rear door looks stupid. If the bottom of the greenhouse glass followed it that would look better, but instead its straight and then there's that "line."

Longhorn, your right too. It has a certain lexus look to it, especially the greenhouse. Very GS like.

[EldoFan]

Ditch the short & stubby nose.....it makes the G6's bulbous rear end look downright gorgeous....