InvictaMan

Looks like we will be waiting longer for the new Buick and the Caddy coupe. Leftlane Article Link

Took at look at the pics up close Toni, and it looks to be the real thing. You can see the mufflers and the pipe leading from them to the exhaust tip.

Maybe these have already been posted elsewhere, but here are some newer pics from Edmunds. Link A broader selection at Autoblog... Link First time seeing the butt straight on — nice, strong presence.

I agree with your logic here, I just simply don't agree with badge engineering and lack of concern for Buick styling. Buick has evolved into a division where these short cuts would only dilute the progress they have made rebuilding the brand. Each offering should be unique and consistent with Buick standards.

American Buick enthusiasts are too informed on the world market. There would have to be more changes to Buick DNA to make it work. The Insignia/Aura door crease and vent would have to go. I'm holding out final approval on the headlight pod. The chrome bar on the trunk lid seems garrish and out of place. The tail lights could pass in view of the Enclave and Invicta.

This delight at Leftlane sure would look great in Buick. Link

Looking better all the time. I just wanna see those eyes before I fall in love. Nice proportions! Athletic stance.

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Image Link 5 A Buick compact car can come in numerous forms; a compact CUV, a compact wagon, a compact sedan, a compact coupe, a compact roadster or, what seems very popular with luxury makers now, some amalgamation of those. Think back to those drawings that appeared in the background of one of the Invicta design videos, smaller with niche purpose or attitude.

Sorry. It is just fun to sometimes sit back and watch where it goes. Enjoying the chat.

Obviously, I would prefer the Invicta name. It is perfect for this car, for Buick's heritage and for Buick's new image. At this point I'm just "whatever" about this car, Buick and GM.

I guess it depends on how compact is defined, in Buick terms. I personally see Buick compacts larger. The exercise was to use exisiting models to offer creative, design and styling inspirations for new Buick compacts. Everyone has a different image of what they think this compact should be, many say Buick doesn't listen enough to their potential buyers. I was simply offering a creative outlet to provide input on the direction Buick enthusiasts think they should take, in a fashion that is simple for the most creatively challenged enthusiast — existing vehicles. Don't be afraid to use your imagination.

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Link To leftlane Image The interesting faux extension at the D pillar, leaving one to question, "Just how much can you do to make this car a Buick under the belt line?"

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I think this is a sharp wagon. The only thing I might suggest changing is the Front grill and fascia. I would like to see it be more slanted to the center and agressive looking. Nice job! The D Pillar design is cool, Cadillac needs to look into Infinity's AVM (Around View Monitor) System. Cool technology suited for Caddy.

Nice to know Buick still evokes this kind of emotion. This is not a dead or to be forgotten brand.

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I truly think that GM could benefit from this theory. Except I am a purist when it comes to GM brands, and I still see Pontiac models relevant to the scenario. A lean, mean GMNA fighting machine would have structured itself like this in my book: Chevrolet/Pontiac/GMC (affordable, sport and truck), Opel/Saab (import focused), and Buick/Cadillac (executive/luxury). Quit acting like a board sitting over a brood of spoiled, pampered or starved siblings and make them all work together as a team. This would streamline focus, targets, marketing and dealership infrastructure. Not to mention that the dealership experience can be more appropriately tailored to suit each market's potential buyer. Makes for a much more solid GM. To me, Saturn was a mistake and is very dispensible. GM should have had the kahunnas to evolve their existing divisions into what the market desired rather than to kill off a division to start a new one to take on the imports. Brand recognition is a difficult argument at GM when their brands have been butchered up. I think the Opel name would be fresh, familiar and well received here, actually garnering more quality cred than the econobox-come-lately Saturn. Saab could benefit from the foot traffic as well and not sacrifice any of its reputation as a high-end import. This is a topic we should have taken elsewhere, lol.

Here you go Moltar, this is the link to the discussion that includes the link to the leftlane article.

Sorry, but that Cadillac eliteist attitude is exactly why I will pull for Buick even more and not favor Caddies as much.

I don't think either of those two names are tarnished. If it had to be narrowed to one, it would be Century, since its most recent incarnation was a modest, entry-level W that has a reputation of appealing to an older segment. LaCrosse has been tarnished since the Canadians invented slang for "f--- yourself." Not exactly the image Buick wants to generate right now, though in context of the sport (which seems to have garnered less chatter than the slang), it was a great Buick name in the tradition of its heritage. The New Buick needs to exude strength, character, style, class, and yes, sexiness, to a 30-70 age market. A task that Buick can do well when it applies itself and creates products that are artfully tasteful and well crafted.

Interesting study, but not as exciting in fruition. This was a vehicle that was much better suited for Buick. The Caddy design language does not translate well on this platform. Buick's curves would have been sexier, it could have appealed to both men and women and Buick would be a better competitor in this market (FWD/AWD CUV).

It seems pointless to even speculate until we know more definite information about the car, its amenities and its price. I am excited about it, but I would be more excited to see Buick getting products like a Delta II CUV and even a sportwagon, like Cadillac. The Enclave is great, but I would like to see Buick offer the same benefits in a smaller, sportier, more economical package. Of course, with the new developments in engine and drive train technologies, smaller does not always translate into better economy, but it would translate into more fun to drive. I think this new sedan will do great things for Buick. Seems like folks today just love to see things fail more than succeed. It pains these folks to see Buick make strides back into favor when they thought they had put them six feet under. For the record, I'm guessing we're gonna see a Century/Regal format again. LaCrosse will be the Century low end and Invicta will be the Regal high end. Minor fascia and trim changes will make the line up look bigger with two names.