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Future Buick Small Car Based On Aveo

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:31:50 +0000

GM and Buick are working on a small car for the stereotyped large car maker based off the Chevrolet Aveo. Buick’s little car is, for now, being referred to as Agile in South America. But has been seen with the “Excelle” name plate at car shows in concept form (pictured below). Buick’s version of the Aveo will be the smallest car ever produced by the American auto maker. It’s expected to have a small engine (obviously), come in sedan and hatchback form, and reach upwards of 40 MPG.

The last time Buick attempted to cross over to another platform it was with the now deceased Saturn Vue. Critics of this design combination dubbed it “Vuick” – the plan never made it past concept stages.

Buick executives may release more information later this week or by the end of spring. The Chevrolet Aveo is produced at GM’s Orion Township, Michigan, plant. Buick’s small car will most likely also be constructed there. GM has recently been revamping the plant in order to prepare for it for assembly of its new generation small cars.

Source: Motor Trend

GM Teases The Baby Buick

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:35:20 +0000

Is it a Hyundai Sonata or an Opel Astra? Well it’s kind of both, and neither – GM’s “Baby Buick” recently popped up in spy shots and on a Buick press release; it has the web all tingly. This tiny Buick is initially going to be dropped on Chinese audiences (maybe) next year or 2011, I mean China has a fetish for Buick cars after all. But how about in America?

Accordingto reports, the model will be based on GM’s Delta II architecture, a front-wheel drive platform it will share with the Chevy Cruze, the successor to the outgoing Cobalt. Power options will also likely be shared with its Cruze sibling, including a 1.8 liter gasoline/petrol engine with 141 hp and 176 Nm of torque (130 lb-ft), or perhaps even coming with the Cruze’s 1.6 liter with 113 hp and 153 Nm (113 lb-ft) of torque power plant.

The latest peek at 2012’s Baby Buick came in the form of a press conference for the 2011 Regal, at the LA Auto Show. Buick released a teaser image of the upcoming compact sedan. We’ll keep our eyes pealed for more little GM models.

Buick Concepts – 1983 Questor

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:49:39 +0000

The year was 1983 – Return of the Jedi was at the top of the box office and Saturday Night Live was…well…not as funny as it was in 1975. It was a time for car makers to experiment with both the look and operational ease of their automobiles. Buick took initiative with their Questor Concept – a fiberglass vehicle containing 14 micro-computers, a laser key entry device a “systems sentinel” for monitoring vehicle systems and heads-up display speedometer gauges with a map and navigation screen.

A computerized navigational system in 1983? That’s right – Buick (specifically GM) was one of the first American automotive companies to play with in-dash maps and GPS. What other 21st Century ideas did this little Questor have in mind? Several: including a back-up camera, anti-theft, road traction monitoring, television rear-view mirror and touch-command entertainment systems. One piece of equipment which did not remain in Buick’s technological arsenal – the cassette deck.

Buick’s Questor remained very popular with automotive press outlets, and was a gem at Flint, MI’s AutoWorld amusement center. It’s fascinating to see where many of the standard control and navigational systems we see in automobiles today had their first exposure to the public.

The Buick Wildcat – Photo Comparison

admin — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:15:42 +0000

Buick has touted their 2010 concept Buick Wildcat as “the integral part of Buick’s renaissance plan, an excellent selling, high profit model in the Buick lineup.” But how does it compare to the original designs? Not very well in the the opinions of classic car lovers. With today’s world of fuel-efficiency and aerodynamics, purchasing a right-angled car with a V8 engine is far from responsible car shopping. However, back in 1954 (or even ‘64) you were sure to catch a glimpse of interest as you tore up the highway in a Wildcat or Wildcat II convertible.

The Wildcat II circa 1954 – Who needs side view mirrors? You have a giant bumper and police search light!

How about a tricked out 1967 Wildcat? Can’t go wrong with an American Flag/Bald Eagle vanity plate.

The 1970 Buick design is something you’ve seen parked outside your grandparent’s house (or, at least in their neighborhood).

The Wildcat 2010 Concept from Buick – with hints of a T-Top?

Maybe the 2010 Wildcat Sedan? Only time will tell.

Buick Concepts – The Roadmaster & Wildcat

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:49:17 +0000

Buick’s concepts are taking one huge step forward in design and technology.

Buick’s Roadmaster Concept

The Lucerne will be no more in a few years – but will be replaced by Roadmaster. It includes a smaller RWD train, powerful V8 engine and “a refined and upscale interior.” Other reports say the standard model will include a V6 with 6-speed automatic. GM/Buick is hoping the Roadmaster will become “the integral part of Buick’s renaissance plan, an excellent selling, high profit model in the Buick lineup.”

Roadmaster Coupe Concept

According to Buick, the Wildcat is “the ultimate expression of Buick’s renaissance…” Wildcat’s 4.4L Supercharged Northstar V8 engine (pumping 425 horsepower) will surely turn heads when this concept hits your street. One of the most interesting style features leaking is the possibility of T-Tops! The Riviera-type back end is promising, and for a price tag ranging from $58-62k you can bet there will be more than a few style additions. Stay tuned, once interior spy shots hit the web we will post them at BuickPedia!

Buick Wildcat Concept

Photos courtesy of GM