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Here are the preliminary pics of the next G. Personally, I think they did a great job with it. Spy Pic from the show.

Nah. The MDX is in the Enclave's crosshairs... and it absolutely murders it. Similar to how the Outlook murders the Pilot.

THANKYOU. I REALLY DIDN'T WANT TO BE THE ONE TO SAY IT. I'M TO TIRED TO HARP ON IT, THOUGH I REALLY WANT TO. THIS SINGLE PRODUCT SHOULD SERVE AS NOTICE THAT ALL BUICK PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE ELEVATED TO THE ENCLAVE CONCEPT'S LEVELS ASAP. I HAVE EXTREMELY HIGH HOPES FOR THE NEXT LACROSSE.

I agree about the wheels. You can'g go wrong with 5 or 6 spoke, strong looking wheels for the XR.

I agree 100%. Just what you said is what I've been thinking. Period. The Ecotec with the 6sp; then, the Hybrid Greenline with around 210-220HP; and then the HFV6 with 6sp; then, the RedLine. That would have been my prefered powertrain lineup.

Production Outlook. I think that GM did a great job making these SUVs very, very different. The interior schematics are similar, but thankfully not the design. The exteriors; very, very different. Great job.

First, let me thank GM for a making this truly different from the Enclave. No badge engineering here! This is a smart, good looking SUV. I love everyting about the interior. Period. The dash and center stack look awesome, IMHO.

This comparison shows just how faithfull Saturn was to the concept. Very good looking car. Look at how incredibly close they are. I think that the more agressive front fascia of the concept will show up on the Saturn Redline.

You guys are being way to harsh. This car is fantastic, in and out. Not perfect, but pretty damn nice. As far as the wheels, Sebring who?? They look good, wand will look great in the sun. I think all the wood looks great, though I agree that it doesn't meet well fron the dash to the door. Also, the rear is great! Over all though, this is a solid A in my book. Very nicely done.

Really? I thought they'd also be offering a 4 cylinder engine.

It is very, very hot. And for the most part, tastefully done. The fact that Buick's drawn the attention of DUB does alot for the brand's hopes of getting some youthful cred behind it. It's very significant, IMHO.

I totally disagree. In GM's world, Buick is second only to Caddy. And if Buick is truly SERIOUS about being a Lexus alternative, they'll have an all DOHC lineup. Ideally, Caddy, Buick and Saturn should get all DOHC lineups, with varing HP levels. I think Pontiac would do fine with 3.5, 3.9, and 5.3 OHV engines, as well as Chevy. If they're compeitive (HP and mileage wise), they'll be able to offer more bang for the buck. Ideally, Caddy/Buick/Saturn will be able to command a premium and draw very price conscience customers. Note, I said "ideally."

Let me make a slight correction; though I'm with you 100% in spirit. 290HP for Buick and 310HP for Caddy! Now, instead of being JUST competitive, Buick is firmly competitive and Caddy becomes an HP LEADER! As for the Aura, if it offers the 3.9L V6 at 275 HP, that would be hot. Enough to beat the Camry (and that really does count, folks).

Why compare apples and oranges? Comparing the Aura's V6 to the Camry's I4 isn't fair... now, comparing the Ecotec the Aura will get to the Camry's I4 is fair... and in I4 form the Aura's sure to be more of a runner than the Camry's comparable version.

Yeah. They used to for sure. Now, I think they're being looked at more closely. The Camry's 268HP V6 number comes from the new SAE ratings. With the old, Toyota claimed it made 280HP (in the Avalon), and then had to revise it. So, the 268 should be a good number; and I still say it's a shame Saturn didn't come out with 270HP for the stadard V6 and around 290-300HP for the Redline version.

A few thoughts. After seeing the uplevel Vectra, I think it's safe to say that'll be the Aura's Redline look; after all, the Vectra's front facia (above) is almost identical to the Aura Concept. What really pisses me off is that the 3.6L HFV6 could have easily matched (really, beaten by a few HP) the Camry's 268HP with a 270HP version as the STANDARD V6 Model. The same engine can do 290HP for the Redline version. It really angers me that a new and presumably possible class leader is introduced BEHIND the compeititon... AT LAUNCH! There's no reason for that. No good stickin' reason for that. GM is wholely capable of matching Toyota (and Nissan) in this field.

I thought the exact same thing. It's amazing how the whole look of the car can change with just those small tweeks. Overall, I still like it alot. I NEED to see the interior. However, I'd get it in a heartbeat over the Fusion, Accord, or Camry.

It's too much. The enlarged twin grill looks like woodchuck teeth. The rear wing, excessive. The red chrome is hot. I think red leather inserts is nice too. The exterior could have been so much more tastefully done, though.

I don't mind if Pontiac has a "less sophisticated" pushrod, while Caddy, Buick, and Saturn uses the HFV6 in different forms. I think it's more a marketing thing... look at DCX's PUSHROD Hemi. A huge success for them; all because of the "Gotta Hemi?" marketing. If the HP and Torque #s are right, and the engine's reliable, it could be marketed right for Pontiac and Chevy.

The detail... the entire front fascia... It's beautifully detailed. I can't WAIT to see the interior. When doest the new CTS debut. Damn, this is enough to make me reconsider the next G.

Agreed.

I agree 100%.

Very interesting. I like the looks of it better thant he Equinox, RAV4, Escape, and CR-V.

All in all, not bad at all. The rear needs to be tweeked, I think. Still, slap a bow-tie on it and you have the next RWD Impala, lol. ;-) The size is definitely right. If this is Zeta, Buick needs more than a few products on it ASAP.

AMEN!!