For all the hype surrounding the introduction of the Buick Invicta concept, it's not getting much attention in Beijing. There's rarely much of a crowd around it despite the fact that this concept was developed with input from both U.S. and Chinese designers.
Rumors suggest the Invicta is a preview of the next Buick LaCrosse. We can barely remember what the current LaCrosse looks like, so anything that resembles the Invicta should be an improvement. Although this concept has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder under the hood, expect a more traditional V6 when it arrives in production form sometime next year. -- Ed Hellwig, Lead Senior Editor, Inside Line
estreka says:
04:08 PM, 04/20/08
It's a handsome model. I think the 'muscle car kink' in the rear doors there is a bit much. Did Buick ever have that styling cue traditionally?
rsholland says:
04:26 PM, 04/20/08
Absolutely! That "sweep spear" is a Buick powerful styling cue from the 1950s.
roar02ram says:
06:32 PM, 04/20/08
I like the styling a lot, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the turbo 4 make it to market given CAFE and Ford's grumblings about EcoBoost.
jerrywimer says:
04:19 AM, 04/21/08
I agree, roar02ram. It wouldn't surprise me at all, given recent rumors of GM mentioning turbocharged fours and sixes taking a bigger role going forward, and even a rumor of a possible turbo four in one trim of the new Camaro.
bbechtel16 says:
12:51 PM, 04/21/08
Could we tone down the belt line?! Jeez!
ateixeira says:
01:48 PM, 04/21/08
Very handsome.
And I don't like the LaCrosse at all.
easym1 says:
08:05 PM, 07/27/08
If a diesel and hybrid is available, at the right price, this car will sell!