But the closest representation of the new Buick so far (the vehicle is as yet unapproved) is a rakish, coupe-like two-door hatchback like the clay model shown for less than three seconds during a video at thelab.gmblogs.com (see below) with GM’s new advanced design chief, Andrew Smith. And the car's development is much farther along than you think: it has been in the works for at least two years without being assigned to any single GM division.
The GM Lab masked this car's advanced state of development by wowing us with pie-in-the-sky features typical of concept cars, including a luggage porter, smart door and "move-over mode."
GM is considering versions of a premium small car in the B-segment category for both Buick and Cadillac. The Buick Avant, or whatever it's ultimately called, would have its own distinctive design language in order to give the struggling division a fresh, new identity. Except for, perhaps, a waterfall grille, it's not likely to come to production with current Buick design cues.
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