2007 Buick Crossover

[buickguy]

Any news on the replacement for the Rendezvous based on the Centieme concept? I know they have named the Saturn version the Outlook. I've read there are rumors Buick will get a version of the Cadillac SRX, but no details.

[buickguy]

I'd love to see a spy shot of this

[BlkHhr104]

The Buick x-over might be a while,and till we see spy shots, but there are spyshots of the Outlook, that mgiht help u.

[Bimmer325]

Won't all Lambdas be making an appearance at this year's auto show circuit?

[Paolino]

I really hope we find out more about Buick's future at the auto shows this year. I'm banking its future on it.

[Northstar]

Yeah, the first three Lambdas will be making their debuts. Evok hinted at a 4th one coming sometime, and I doubt it will be coming as soon as the others since we've heard very little about it (next to nothing).

[BlkHhr104]

So the 3 debuting are Saturn Outlook, Buick, and GMC Acaida?

[HarleyEarl]

I am begging. Please Buick stop all the truck and minivan foolishness and make this, or something like it:

[Paolino]

I am begging.  Please Buick stop all the truck and minivan foolishness and make this, or something like it:

[post="10058"][/post]

If the Centieme is built, they will come.

Seriously, how hot would that be for a Rendezvous replacement? Give it a standard 3.6L V6, 6A with the option of a V8.

[CSpec]

The Centieme was a very awkward design... I hope the real Lambda merely has Centieme influences.

[Flybrian]

I agree with CSpec. The Centieme's concept of a proper crossover with more sophisticated exterior styling and interior design should be the basis for the next Rendezvous, not the actual Centieme itself. Some of the cues made little or no sense, IMO, and alot of the detailing was very strained.

[HarleyEarl]

The Centieme and the Velite would revolutionize Buick's image. They are both stunningly beautiful....and Paulie, a V8 as an option would be icing on the Buick cake.

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

The Centieme was a very awkward design... I hope the real Lambda merely has Centieme influences.

[post="10108"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

I agree with you there-the 1998 Signia station wagon concept is one of at least three concepts that trounced Centieme in styling and design.

[Mike The Canadian]

If you like Centieme and Velite, you'll like the Rendezvous replacement.  Centieme is a very accurate look at it, but it has changed a bit and is even better looking in my opinion.

[post="10123"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

I just hope the back isnt akward, and I assume it has Velite-esque grille instead now.

Good news for me.

[turbo200]

I agree with Harley here, the Centieme and Velite one-two punch would compeltely revolutionize Buick. They are stunningly beautiful cars. In person, the Centieme's design is less awkward than it appears in photos. It is extremely elegant, powerful, and strong, while still being pretty to look at. It is right where Buick needs to be.

[sciguy_0504]

Again, I agree with turby (and Harley). Why these cars aren't on the road is beyond me. The money GM would make on these vehicles is well worth the money it would take developing them. Now GM seems poised to take calculated risks and it's about damn time it did.

[Paolino]

C'mon man... tweak the grille and give it a Velite-ish look. Maybe slightly less exaggerate the lines of the car... shrink the wheels a tiny bit, and bam, instant best-seller.

I'm telling, with a 6A, 3.6, and a V8--that's it... this fucker would be HOT!!!

[Paolino]

Oh, and I want CHROME grilles, not black with chrome surround.

[Northstar]

The Centieme wasn't horrible, but the sketch looks much better than the actual concept. If it got a Velite front end (or at least the grille) and a better greenhouse then it could be a looker.

[HarleyEarl]

Oh, and I want CHROME grilles, not black with chrome surround.

[post="10402"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

YES YES YES!.......GM chrome those grilles for Buick.

[Flybrian]

Oh, and I want CHROME grilles, not black with chrome surround.

[post="10402"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Chrome is fine for all but special editions or sport models, in which case, color-keyed or blacked-out grilles add a touch of distinctiveness. Think LeSabre Celebration or Regal GS.

[Paolino]

Chrome is fine for all but special editions or sport models, in which case, color-keyed or blacked-out grilles add a touch of distinctiveness. Think LeSabre Celebration or Regal GS.

[post="10444"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Okay, you have a point there. I would like to see chrome grilles for all models except special editions/sports packages.

[HarleyEarl]

I mean GM/Olds was the first to offer chrome plated trim. Chrome me baby. I always equate Buick with the little flashes of light bouncing off it's trim.

[Paolino]

I mean GM/Olds was the first to offer chrome plated trim.  Chrome me baby.  I always equate Buick with the little flashes of light bouncing off it's trim.

[post="10468"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

One of my father's biggest beefs with new Buicks--where's the chrome?

[HarleyEarl]

.......that could be the new catch phrase, instead of 'where's the beef', .........'where's the chrome?"

[Paolino]

.......that could be the new catch phrase, instead of 'where's the beef', .........'where's the chrome?"

[post="10495"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

LOL It's true though... look at the Fusion--Hello... to me it's a lesser car than the Buick (only because I imagine Buicks to be above Ford)... but it has a nice chrome grille in the front. And the 500 is going to get restyled in the front to match... probably chrome.

The new Jetta--big chrome front.

It's looking nice--I say throw it in, it was out for the 90's but chrome is making a comeback!

[Cananopie]

I forgot to post my pictures of the Centieme:













I wonder if they'll keep the 22 inch rims that were on the Centieme... hahahahahahaha.

And at least we know they won't put in the 400HP turbo engine (because there was a note in the centieme telling whoever drove it that it wasn't running right).

I think the Centieme's real nice and I'm excited with what AH-HA said.

[buickguy]

This car looks awesome! Nice pics. Where was the car on display?

[Northstar]

Woah, you got to sit in it? That would be sweet to be able to sit in GM's concepts.

[HarleyEarl]

You actually saw it?!!....o man, it looks so good. I simply love that interior...well I love the whole thing.

[Cananopie]

It was at the Buick Club of America meet in Batavia New York just this summer. The Centieme was not the highlight- the Velite was there! But it was indoors and the pictures came out poorly because it was so damn dark. And of course there was a mountain of historic Buicks all around too including an 87 GNX with 400 miles on it and a 53 Skylark amongst many others- very awesome experience... I didn't get to sit in any of the vehicles, but my brother and I stuck out head through the open window of the Centieme and we even touched the Velite. The interior of the Centieme was gorgeous but any concept vehicles better have gorgeous interior. If they made it, I'd love it... but they better keep good on the rims and keep them at least 18 inches... you can't put dubs on a concept car and give the production version 15 or 16 inch rims. No.

[dutch]

Surprising news from the dealer preview in Vegas earlier in the week... the Centieme will launch next year as a 2007 model. You'll see it at the Detroit and Chicago auto shows. Looks very similar to the 2003 concept vehicle only larger, with a Velite style grill rather than the traditional oval of the concept. Seats 8, interior can truly go head to head with the Lexus RX 330. It's a stunning vehicle. Got a peak at the GMS Lambda (Acadia) as well. The Buick is far more distinctive.

[buickguy]

Great info! Thanks! The Detroit show is 2 and 1/2 months away so we'll be seeing that baby soon.

[pow]

Looks very similar to the 2003 concept vehicle only larger, with a Velite style grill rather than the traditional oval of the concept.

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:( I love the Centieme's grille... oval is much more distinctive, IMO.

[dutch]

:( I love the Centieme's grille... oval is much more distinctive, IMO.

[post="31926"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Interior finish is outstanding. Contrasting French seems on the leather... jeweled dash treatement. Very rich!

[Northstar]

Is the interior similar to the concept? Surely not as it was very concept-y. My best bet for the interior would be something similar to the Velite's?

[dutch]

Is the interior similar to the concept? Surely not as it was very concept-y. My best bet for the interior would be something similar to the Velite's?

[post="31970"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Interior is not quite as 1930's deco as the concept, but very elegant.

[Dsuupr]

I love the interior of the concept vehicle. I hope GM starts coming out with their own interior direction instead of copying others.

[buickguy]

I think they should add a "Roadmaster" or "Estate Wagon" option with wood finish on the side.

[Croc]

I think they should add a "Roadmaster" or "Estate Wagon" option with wood finish on the side.

[post="32130"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

That would be the death of Buick.

[caddycruiser]

That would be the death of Buick.

[post="32132"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Yeah, SERIOUSLY! I love our Roadmaster, but good god, sticking on some tacky wood grain, etc., would just shoot all the hopes of success to hell. Tacky, way out of style, cheap, etc., etc.

Oh, and just plain EWWWW!

Regardless, the Centieme concept looked great and if everything "those in the know" are saying turns out true, it should be an AWESOME replacement for the half-assed, dorky Rendezvous.

[Croc]

Rendezvous was not halfassed. Dorky-looking is subjective, but the product overall was very competent. Lots of conquest buyers.

[Paolino]

Rendezvous was not halfassed.  Dorky-looking is subjective, but the product overall was very competent.  Lots of conquest buyers.

[post="32166"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

The gauges in the Rendezvous are horrendous.. since the thing came out critics have complained they're hard to read when the sun shines on them. I hope the new one gets some nice clear gauges.

[Croc]

The gauges in the Rendezvous are horrendous..  since the thing came out critics have complained they're hard to read when the sun shines on them.  I hope the new one gets some nice clear gauges.

[post="32197"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

I've had no problem with those guages. Neither has my family. Rendezvous is one of our preferred rental vehicles.

[Drew Dowdell]

I think they should add a "Roadmaster" or "Estate Wagon" option with wood finish on the side.

[post="32130"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Wouldn't a Roadmaster SUV be more appropriately called an Offroad-Master?


*ducks the tomatos*

[wildcat]

How about a Roadmaster "Leather Man" option? All black paint job, leather seats, chains instead of door handles. :P < hit dead-on by the tomatoes > Edited October 21, 2005 by wildcat

[Drew Dowdell]

Then Mercury can make a Grand Marquis De Sade sport wagon to compete with it. Studded tires standard.

[titan]

THIS IS GREAT NEWS! I've really been hopin that the next gen would look like the concept! Though the oval grill is great I think that a Velite grill on the car would look awesome, and seating eight is a must. I hope it grinds the RX330/MDX in the dust.

[VenSeattle]

Then Mercury can make a Grand Marquis De Sade sport wagon to compete with it. Studded tires standard.

[post="32213"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

http://www.cheersandgears.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmao.gif

I love it!

[VenSeattle]

Great news about the Buick Lambda getting pushed up as a 2007 model. I can't wait to see the production vehicle.

I agree that the Rendezvous wasn't half-assed. GM gave Buick full range on styling and encouraged innovation. Pontiac was given the same. Buick succeeded. Pontiac didn't. Just comparing the two results show how much room Buick was given to succeed/fail. Buick put a lot of effort into the Rendezvous and the result was very well received.

The Rendezvous w/3.6l V6 is a great vehicle....