Avenir Concept is the future of Buick

[Zane]

By Zane Merva

Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

1/12/2015

The new design direction for the Buick brand been unveiled. This is the 2015 Avenir Concept.

Avenir is french for "future", which is exactly where this car looks like it came from. Buick is hoping this flagship sedan concept will pave the way for the luxury brand.

Notable features and information about the 2015 Buick Avenir Concept:

• Uses a new tri-color Buick Insignia [red, silver, blue]
• A new modern Buick grille with wing-shaped elements
• Driver recognition features to sync vehicle preferences
• Seating for four


• Full LED exterior lighting


• 21-inch wheels


• Next generation direct injected V6 engine with Active Fuel Management


• Nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift


• Twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system


• Ionic cabin filtration


• Wireless mobile device charging


• OnStar 4G with Wifi


• Interior design inspired by sea waves receding on a beach


• Device integration technologies, including home integration (accessing securty cameras or turning on/off lighting)

"Avenir embodies Buick design, which centers on effortless beauty and presence without pretense," said Ed Welburn, vice president of General Motors Global Design. "It demonstrates the growing international reach of Buick and offers an exciting vision of where it can go."

[fondupot]

Looks kind of like the Porsche Panamera with that long hood and almost hatchback rear end.

[patriot]

Kinda Maserati Quattroporte-ish. I like it.

[MikeNH]

Love that profile from the side!

['91 Formula]

looks nice but we need the Grand National as soon as possible.

[SILVERADOSC540]

Designed by Holden in Australia...

[becker87]

Good looking car, do you think GM has the balls to build it?