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Awesome news. Buid it, Saab. I hope future products take styling ques from it.

Wow, they make ALOT of Astras. The diesel news is welcome, for sure. I wonder what kind of numbers the 2.9L V6 and 4.5L V8 make. I think they'd do well here, in the right vehicles.

^ Thankyou. I'm tired of being the only one who says that. If Buick's goal is to be a value lux brand, it should have product accordingly. RWD is needed for all cars, except maybe the Lacrosse. It makes to much sense to put the next gen on EPII, so leave it FWD. The next Lucerne and Statesman, along with a Velite, could be built off of Zeta. IMO, Buick's pricing should mimick Acura's, with comprehensively equipped loaded cars to start with, at a value price. That would help to differenitiate them from Caddy, while postitioning them as a lux value alternative to Lexus (which is how they want to be seen). There should be NO small cars in the lineup; no sub-$30K cars in the lineup... leave the small premium car segment to Saturn's next Ion. I think an EPII LaX, with standard leather, sunroof, six disc changer,bluetooth,power fronts seats w/memory,heated/cooled front seats,Quietuning, REAL wood accents and 17"wheels. All of this should come on the EPII in a completely unique Buick wrapper with a beautiful, Buick interior (we all know that's possible; look at the G6/9-3/Malibu). This will help justify a price higher than some of it's cousins (and GM won't get the flack Ford got for being lazy with the Fusion/Milan/Zephyr triplet). Start the car at $29,990, and they'll fly out of the showroom. Options should be limited to an upgrade in sound system, a navi, and maybe something unique like a glass roof. I don't necessarily see a need for the Super trim in Buick's future lineup. If so, instead of having an up level trim like the Caddy's V-Series, which is more of a true performance package like the AMG and M from Benz and BMW, the Super should focus on quiet, American power. The Super should be more cosmetic, and geared towards touring; give the cars a larger engine and a tastefully cosmetic appearance package with 18"s, a revised front fascia, etc. I equip the RWD Lucerne similarly (fully loaded), and continue to offer two engines; the 3.6L @270-290HP and the 4.7L V8 that will go in the Lucerne making 350-360HP, and the RWD flag having the V8 only. These HP figures for the future are under the assumption that the future Caddy V6 HP threshold will be 300+, and the V8 will be around 390+, staying competitive with Infiniti, Lexus, and the Germans.

^ I agree. And I'll say it again and again... I don't want my car to be "cute." Or look like a damn creature of some sort... I want my car to look like a car. Though the cars in this segment are small, the new Aveo proves that you can have a good looking small car that looks like it's a car, not a Pokemon. I think the Aveo's traditional and attractive looks will make it a success.

I don't think they will. If anything, it'll share the 3.6L HFV6, I think.

AGREED.

Precisely. I'm also very, very interested in the 3.6 with 6sp auto. I can't wait to see what one will be priced loaded (leather, roof, 6-disc changer,etc.)... the only thing I'm really not interested is a Navi.

Looks good. It'll largely stay true to form. Can't wait for the final product. Where's the Aura?!

I totally disagree.

That's the thinking that will kill Buick. Buick can't have RWD because of Caddy? I disagree. There is PLENTY of room for Buick to be a luxuious, powerful car company who's strengths are classly looks, quiet interiors, and high quality, while being priced at an advantage to Lexus (their stated benchmark), withough stepping all over Caddy. Period. The next LAX should be on FWD for obivious reasons, but there's no reason (with the flexible possiblities of the modern platform) that they can't have a RWD Luceren, Flagship, and Velite for the rest of the car lineup. This stupid mentatlity that we just can't afford to hurt poor Caddy's feelings at all costs has got to end.

I'm almost with you. The entire car lineup should be RWD. But I understand that the next LaX will be on EPII,and that's really a great compromise. A mid lux (next Lucerene) and High lux (flaship) can share a platform and be completely different cars. Add the Velite to that to continue to spread costs, and you've got a winning proposition. Add to that the Enclave and small SUV, and there's your lineup.

Man... this photo has stirred so much speculation... I've seen it on atleast 3 or 4 different sites. It's an old pic.

You guys are rough... I don't think the car's that feminine.

It's bland styling.

Buick needs three cars, two crossovers, and the velite.

I read that same piece. I was outraged.

It's a great looking SUV. Period. I can't wait to see the Saturn version.

Great news for Toyota. It shows they're continued drive for total domination... as much as I hate to say it, finding a way to halve the cost of that engine and put an extra $1000 into their pockets is awesome.

Geez, I love this thing so much. The interior is awesome. The dash, console layout... The gauges are some of the nicest I've ever seen, anywhere. Damn, I need prices.

I love this concept.

You are correct, Sir. Buick has true lux standing in China. It's a very aspirational brand there, like Lexus is here. Infact, their reputation there is what GM's trying to achieve for Buick here.

Yeah. The other pic shows it's orginal wheels, which look a bit outdated now, IMO. I think they put the five spoke wheels on the recent showing because they're more contemporary.

I think the profile is nice looking. The interior's really, really nice. I think with this interior, with a revised front end on our Lacrosse (waterfall grill), and the Enclave's 3.6L 270HP HFV6 as standard equipment, and the ES really be in trouble. The only other thing it'd need is navi.

No. This is acutally called Lacrosse, sold in China. W-body.

^ What the hell. Does everyone get better looking interiors than us? I gotta say, I really, really like the interior from this Chinese Lacrosse. The exterior isn't half bad either. And the steering in that car is SICK!!! The wood wheel that goes all the way around (similar to the Escalade) is AWESOME.! exterior...