Buick Avenir

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]

Not to be confused with Nissan Avenir.
Buick Avenir
Overview
ManufacturerBuick (General Motors)
DesignerWarrack Leach
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, all-wheel drive
PlatformGM Omega platform
RelatedOpel Insignia concept
Powertrain
Enginedirect-injection V6
Transmission9-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length5,195 mm (204.5 in)
Width1,931 mm (76.0 in)
Chronology
Predecessor2003 Insignia Concept

Development

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, cylinder deactivation with stop-start technology, a 12-inch touchpad infotainment system, four occupant luxury seating, full LED lighting, 4G connectivity, selectable suspension settings, 9-speed automatic transmission and a system that General Motors has referred to as a "dual clutch all wheel drive system". It is reportedly built on the Omega platform that is shared with the Cadillac CT6 flagship sedan.[5]

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]

See also

References
  1. http://www.autoblog.com/2015/01/11/buick-avenir-concept-detroit-official
  2. “2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir Arrives For Those Who Miss The Ultras” from Car & Driver (October 3, 2017)
  3. “Buick Goes Upscale With The Enclave Avenir” from Forbes (October 3, 2017)
  4. "Buick Avenir Designer Gives Us Hope for a Rear-Drive Flagship". Car and Driver. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  5. http://www.autoblog.com/2015/01/11/buick-avenir-concept-detroit-official
  6. http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/01/avenir-concept-explores-the-progression-of-buick-exterior-design-feature-spotlight/
  7. Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2016-01-19). "Buick Won't Build Avenir... But Doesn't Rule Out Avista". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
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