Buick Avenir
| Buick Avenir | |
|---|---|
GM Omega platform | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | direct-injection V6 |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,195 mm (204.5 in) |
| Width | 1,931 mm (76.0 in) |
The Buick Avenir is a concept car manufactured by Buick.[1] The name of the vehicle Avenir means 'future' in French. In October 2017, Buick made Avenir a premium top-of-the-line sub-brand, similar to GMC’s Denali and Chevrolet’s Signature series. The Buick LaCrosse and Enclave were the first vehicles to receive this upgrade for the 2018 model year.[2][3]
Development
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The Avenir was unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show as a prototypical concept study on the future of the Buick brand. It was designed in GM's Australian design facility, with its exterior design led by Warrack Leach.[4]
Technology
The vehicle features a new generation direct-injected V6 engine,
Possible production
Though the vehicle is a concept, it is widely speculated that Buick will launch a production version as GM has stated that Buick will receive an Omega platform sedan derivative and market conditions, especially in the Chinese market are optimum for such a vehicle. However, GM has said that they have no plans to build the vehicle,[6] nor ever intended to build it.[7]
In October 2017, Buick made Avenir a premium top-of-the-line sub-brand, similar to GMC’s Denali and Chevrolet’s Signature series. The Buick LaCrosse and Buick Enclave were the first vehicles to receive this upgrade for the 2018 model year.[8][9]
See also
- Buick Avista
- Opel Insignia concept
References
- ^ "Buick Avenir concept struts into Motown".
- ^ “2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir Arrives For Those Who Miss The Ultras” Archived 2017-11-13 at the Wayback Machine from Car & Driver (October 3, 2017)
- ^ “Buick Goes Upscale With The Enclave Avenir” from Forbes (October 3, 2017)
- ^ "Buick Avenir Designer Gives Us Hope for a Rear-Drive Flagship". Car and Driver. 12 January 2015. Archived from the original on 15 January 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ^ "Buick Avenir concept struts into Motown".
- ^ "Avenir Concept Explores the Progression of Buick Exterior Design: Feature Spotlight". 11 January 2015.
- ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2016-01-19). "Buick Won't Build Avenir... But Doesn't Rule Out Avista". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
- ^ “2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir Arrives For Those Who Miss The Ultras” Archived 2017-11-13 at the Wayback Machine from Car & Driver (October 3, 2017)
- ^ “Buick Goes Upscale With The Enclave Avenir” from Forbes (October 3, 2017)