NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept

**nsap** · 01-10-2008, 08:12 AM

NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept
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Short Take: The same Riviera Concept from the Shanghai Motor Show. GM Shanghai did the development of the vehicle and it supposedly has production possibilities for China and the U.S. market.

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member12 · 01-10-2008, 08:15 AM

That's hot.

Aromanances · 01-10-2008, 08:19 AM

Oh Yeh!!!

MOGI · 01-10-2008, 08:21 AM

They'll never build it...though I wish they would.

opticboi78 · 01-10-2008, 08:21 AM

Absolutely stunning!

skylark68 · 01-10-2008, 08:24 AM

It looks pretty good, but I see a lot of BMW Z4 coupe in the rear end/quarters.

coaster.n3rd · 01-10-2008, 08:26 AM

Now I cannot wait until the show starts. I have wanted to see this since its debut.

jkennedy293 · 01-10-2008, 08:35 AM

I think Buick or Caddy would do well with a luxury sport coupe.

b_rad21 · 01-10-2008, 08:36 AM

I see a lot of potential for a production version to also have a Saab spin off. The similarities to the Saab Aero are there. It'd be great if Saab and Buick can have shared products. It would bring a luxury image to Saab and a youthful spin to Buick. Saab's vehicles spun from Chevy platforms only hurt the brand.
A buick version of the 9-3 would be great.
The new 9-5 being similar to the new Lacrosse coming out.
... just a few ideas.

Timekeeper · 01-10-2008, 08:38 AM

Looking at the first two photos I had hope it would be built. Then I saw the gull wing doors and knew right away that it will never see the highways of China or the USA.

Evo69 · 01-10-2008, 08:39 AM

Looks good! This is an inspiration design for a new Riviera, it wont have the gull wings and the exterior lighting accents but would look quite similar.

377Z · 01-10-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOGI

They'll never build it...though I wish they would.

Agreed, though we might see a grille inspired by the Riviera concept on the 2010 w-body Lucerne.

But seriously, I have always wished they'd spend more time on concepts that were less 'pie-in-the-sky.' I could get alot more excited about a concept that I could actually envision making producution versus stuff with gullwing doors, blue outside 'ambient lighting,' spaceship interiors, etc because I realize that even if they decide to move forward the production car will have to be watered down significantly.

At this point, all that stuff like this does is make me scratch my head as I go by the Buick dealer full of LaCrosses and Lucernes.

377Z · 01-10-2008, 08:50 AM

Have to say though, the profile is especially stunning.

goatgary · 01-10-2008, 08:55 AM

I love this but know that Consumers Report would trash it (even without the gull wings)for difficult to read gauges, switchgear and especially for tiny mirrors and very limited rearward visibility due to small, high rear window and susceptability to high cost damage for lack of serious bumper fascia. All the more reason to do it!

uboys · 01-10-2008, 09:00 AM

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-...-shots/415872/

I think that the LaCrosse will take some cues from this--especially the wraparound taillights and the roofline from heaven.

We cannot post PriddyDoane shots here, so you will have to click on the link.

Can we expect to see the LaCrosse in Detroit, or will we have to wait for New York?

Is there anything that has not been leaked yet?

01-10-2008, 08:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 17,725	NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept www.gminsidenews.com Short Take: The same Riviera Concept from the Shanghai Motor Show. GM Shanghai did the development of the vehicle and it supposedly has production possibilities for China and the U.S. market. Want More? High-Resolution Riviera Images __________________ Get the latest news from GMI...Join the "GMInsidenews.com Facebook Page!! Follow me on TWITTER E-Mail Me

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member12 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge Drives: 2007 Silverado 4x4 Posts: 7,662	Re: NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept That's hot. __________________ Get your geek on in 2012!

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Aromanances 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2006 Drives: 2008 CTS 1969 Corvette 1968 Firebird Posts: 368	Re: NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept Oh Yeh!!!

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MOGI 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CNY Posts: 187	Re: NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept They'll never build it...though I wish they would.

01-10-2008, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
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jkennedy293 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 2,371	Re: NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept I think Buick or Caddy would do well with a luxury sport coupe.

01-10-2008, 08:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
b_rad21 Walking Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2	Re: NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept I see a lot of potential for a production version to also have a Saab spin off. The similarities to the Saab Aero are there. It'd be great if Saab and Buick can have shared products. It would bring a luxury image to Saab and a youthful spin to Buick. Saab's vehicles spun from Chevy platforms only hurt the brand. A buick version of the 9-3 would be great. The new 9-5 being similar to the new Lacrosse coming out. ... just a few ideas.

01-10-2008, 08:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Timekeeper 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cubeville Drives: Ford Ranger - Couldn't Find an S10 I liked Posts: 791	Re: NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept Looking at the first two photos I had hope it would be built. Then I saw the gull wing doors and knew right away that it will never see the highways of China or the USA. __________________ Forget World Peace.... Picture Yourself Using Your Turnsignal!!!

01-10-2008, 08:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Evo69 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 878	Re: NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept Looks good! This is an inspiration design for a new Riviera, it wont have the gull wings and the exterior lighting accents but would look quite similar. __________________ Re certified Lutzist Bob Lutz is BACK! You cant stop a great man.

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377Z 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Prairie district, Chicago, IL Drives: 2004 A4 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet, 1998 Ford Explorer Posts: 2,016	Re: NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept Have to say though, the profile is especially stunning.

01-10-2008, 08:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
goatgary 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 843	Re: NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept I love this but know that Consumers Report would trash it (even without the gull wings)for difficult to read gauges, switchgear and especially for tiny mirrors and very limited rearward visibility due to small, high rear window and susceptability to high cost damage for lack of serious bumper fascia. All the more reason to do it!

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uboys 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,243	Re: NAIAS 08: Buick Riviera Concept http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-...-shots/415872/ I think that the LaCrosse will take some cues from this--especially the wraparound taillights and the roofline from heaven. We cannot post PriddyDoane shots here, so you will have to click on the link. Can we expect to see the LaCrosse in Detroit, or will we have to wait for New York? Is there anything that has not been leaked yet? __________________ ----------------------------- View the 74-minute, Channel 4 documentary (2007): "The Great Global Warming Swindle" http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...47519933351566 Whatever you think, never let anyone make you feel ashamed of your doubt about anything.

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