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(from General Motors Press Release) Buick took another step to bolster its global design presence with a sneak peek at a luxurious show car it plans to reveal in China at the Beijing Motor Show on April 19. Named Invicta, Buick’s show car reflects the way General Motors utilizes design and engineering talent around the world to execute a premium vehicle with international appeal. The Invicta , which is Latin for “invincible,” evolves Buick ’s global design direction from the Riviera concept introduced last year in Shanghai. The Invicta show car was co-developed by GM design centers in North America and China to meet customers’ expectations equally in the world’s two largest automotive markets. “Buick’s global appeal created an opportunity for GM Design Centers to elevate our collaboration to new levels. Using our virtual reality centers in Warren, Mich. and Shanghai, designers fused the best ideas from both cultures during the development of the Invicta, ” said Edward T. Welburn, vice president...
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Buick’s slapped a pricetag on two new versions of its big Lucerne sedan. Both the Lucerne Super and the Lucerne CXL Special Edition will be available this month. The Lucerne Super gets a 4.6-liter Northstar V-8, which produces 292 horsepower. To go with the power, it’s outfitted with GM’s magnetic ride control system. It also will come with the signature portholes, a new bright chrome waterfall grille that will serve as the new face of Buick , new front and rear fascias, integrated dual exhaust tips, rocker panels, and a special Super badge on the decklid. Inside it has a leather-wrapped instrument panel, leather seats with perforated suede fabric inserts for the outboard seating positions, and suede door-trim inserts, as well as a heated steering wheel. OnStar, XM and a Harman Kardon audio system are standard, as is a pricetag of $39,395 including destination. The second new version is a Lucerne CXL Special Edition . It’s offered with either the V-8, downrated to 275 horsepower, or the...
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(from General Motors Press Release) BUICK ’S POPULAR VELITE CONCEPT PAVED THE WAY FOR CURRENT PRODUCT DESIGN NEW YORK – “Restrained extravagance” were the words that described the landmark Buick Velite concept nearly four years ago and they still apply today. With a sweeping, stylized exterior and a globally influenced passenger compartment, the Velite – a four-seat convertible – continues to characterize Buick vehicles of today. The Velite ’s design influence can be seen in current production vehicles in North America, including the new Enclave, Lucerne and LaCrosse. Cues such as the vertical waterfall grille, portholes, subtle use of chrome and other rich materials continue to influence Buick ’s current product renaissance and growth into a premium, international brand. Named for an elite class of quick-moving soldiers in Napoleon’s army, the Velite was designed at GM’s Advanced Studio in Warren, Mich., and assembled at renowned coachbuilder Stile Bertone’s studio in Italy. It has athletic...
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Seller: garmo Address: City: Goodyear State: Arizona Country: USA Price: $7,500.00 Date Added: December 28, 2007 Expiration: April 26, 2008 Views: 664 Description: Well I hate to do it but I need to let her go......It has been a great car but just drive too much.... I have had it about a year now and put a good deal of work into it. It is not a perfect car and not asking a perfect price.....So here is the list.... 110K miles mostly highway, adult driven as long as I have had it.... I was told when I bought it, the motor was replaced at 20K for a bad crank. Don't know if it is true but it runs strong, always used Mobile 1. Emissions good till Oct 08. All power seats, windows Limo tint in back, legal up front), sunroof work great. New turn signal switch. Only thing that I haven't fixed is the cruise control. I think it just needs a vacuum line. Haven't had time to look at it. All parts look to be there. Would drive anywhere, I average 100 miles a day. Get many, many compliments...
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These are the newest pictures of the 2010 Buick LaCrosse , caught by our spies during testing. As before, General Motors had two security guards for round-the-clock coverage in a public parking area. When the engineers left for a break, thick car covers with huge locks were placed on the camouflaged prototypes and the security folks sprung to action, intimidating even the most innocent pedestrians. Codenamed GMX353 , this second-generation LaCrosse will be riding on the new (global) front-wheel-drive Epsilon II platform. It will be the first car in the United States to use this architecture. Production is expected to start at the Fairfax, Kansas, facility in February of 2009, with the new LaCrosse reaching dealerships shortly afterwards as a 2010 model. Annual production numbers in the 65,000-75,000 range are expected. © Source: thecarconnection We need your comments below >>
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What's New for 2008 The Buick Lucerne becomes a safer, more upscale sedan for 2008. Stability control is now optional on V6 models, and all Lucernes now offer an optional lane departure warning system and a "Side Blind Zone Alert" system that warns the driver when other vehicles enter the Buick's blind spots. Later in the model year, the retro-inspired Lucerne Super model arrives to top the range. The Super features a more powerful V8, upgraded suspension and unique styling cues inside and out. The CXL model loses its optional V8 this year, but high-end CXS models gain a power tilt-telescoping steering column. Introduction The 2008 Buick Lucerne has quite a standard to uphold. As Buick's flagship car, the Lucerne represents the American brand most synonymous with big sedans. It also carries the responsibility of retaining the loyal customer base that likes Buick s just the way they've always been: soft, roomy and comfy. For those buyers, this full-size sedan lands...
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Introduction Buick wants to be known as a premium automaker, but none of the vehicles the brand has rolled out over the last five years have fully lived up to their luxury billing. The 2008 Buick Enclave could be the one that breaks Buick's mediocrity streak. At first glance, the Enclave is just another new crossover SUV with a standard V6, a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations. But step inside and it's a different story from other Buicks. The cabin doesn't look like it was built to a price; rather, it comes across as a product of thoughtful design, with artistic curves to the dash, shapely front seats and Tiffany Blue-inspired illumination. On the whole, the '08 Enclave is a step up for Buick and a viable entry in the premium crossover SUV class. The Enclave still shares its underpinnings with GM's latest batch of crossover SUVs, including the Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia. All use fully independent suspension...
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Summary Pros Smooth and quiet ride, powerful V6 and V8 engines in CXS and Super models, available seating for six. Cons Lackluster handling in V6 models, noisy base V6, unsupportive seats, many low-budget interior materials, cramped rear legroom, stability control not available on base CX model, middling side-impact crash test results. What's New for 2008 The big news this year is the arrival a new La Crosse Super model with a 300-horsepower V8, sportier suspension tuning, and larger wheels and brakes. It's further distinguished from lesser LaCrosse variants by fender "portholes," unique front and rear styling and dual chrome-tipped exhaust outlets. Introduction The 2008 Buick LaCrosse is a decent midsize sedan operating at a disadvantage: Despite representing one of the new and improved GM product designs of late, it does battle in the highly competitive $25,000 - $30,000 bracket of the family sedan segment. Import and domestic brand rivals keep getting faster, more agile...
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