Beijing: Buick Invicta Concept revealed

[TimR]

Originally Posted by Uzzy

Not really. They might allow hot air to escape, but that would work just as well on the side of the ood, or on the fenders where they are supposed to be. The finder sides doesn't really work well on this car, and since the Enclave has them on the side of the hood bulge, these should go there as well. I tdon't like them where they are at on this concept.

I'll buy the side of the hood, but heat rises so side of the fenders wouldn't be as effective unless really high up and then they look kinda odd...given the sweep down the side if they did put them on the fender you would have to follow that sweep or it would look really out of place with conflicting angles and all...problem is the sweep heads down and back so that would really screw up the fender area...LOL Side of the hood would look good too, but I personally don't mind them on the top either.

[Uzzy]

Originally Posted by TimR

I'll buy the side of the hood, but heat rises so side of the fenders wouldn't be as effective unless really high up and then they look kinda odd...given the sweep down the side if they did put them on the fender you would have to follow that sweep or it would look really out of place with conflicting angles and all...problem is the sweep heads down and back so that would really screw up the fender area...LOL Side of the hood would look good too, but I personally don't mind them on the top either.

Ya, that's why I said it wouldn't work on the side of these fenders, the angles just don't work out right. But traditionally Buick put them on the fenders.

[TimR]

Originally Posted by Uzzy

Ya, that's why I said it wouldn't work on the side of these fenders, the angles just don't work out right. But traditionally Buick put them on the fenders.

Agreed, and there could be other issues at work too..side of the hood would be nice but where are the hood hinges located?? Stuff like that...guess we'll just have to see what happens...

[Uzzy]

Originally Posted by TimR

Agreed, and there could be other issues at work too..side of the hood would be nice but where are the hood hinges located?? Stuff like that...guess we'll just have to see what happens...

I don't think that matters much. Even if they are functional, their functionality will be minimal at best. And they work alright on the Enclave, like I said before. They just need to be slid over a slight bit from where theyare.

[RedVee8]

Originally Posted by Astra RL

^It appears that the pics shown earlier were not the actual concept but drawings. Personally I would rather see real world pictures to better judge the style.
EDIT found some pics

DVD's for each rear seat ULTRA model anyone

DVD screens, or picnic style tables/trays? As per Trad Lux, (certainly Brit style).

[Uzzy]

Originally Posted by RedVee8

DVD screens, or picnic style tables/trays? As per Trad Lux, (certainly Brit style).

The hinges are on the top. Screens.