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I doubt that interior will make it to production anyways
Guys. This IS the new Lacrosse (yes, finally), aside from a few "concept" details. Name is expected to stay Lacrosse, but MAYBE could change to Invicta. Not sure yet. Will be out rather quickly, too, as a 2010.
And the interior is exactly what production is getting, yes--the center stack is another one of GM's new "integrated" center stacks, and the rest of the look is new Buick. Just like the Enclave was shown as a slightly extra dressed concept before, that's what this is.
And some of the most recent exterior/interior shots:
This is built off the new Epsilon II platform (replacement for Epsilon I, which is the Malibu, Aura, etc.) that's a tinge wider and can incorporate FWD or AWD easily. Essentially, finally away the ancient W-body Lacrosse and it's weird proportions, lack of room, etc. will go.
This is finally "the Enclave of sedans", a term used ever since the Enclave has been out and just an absolute success and amazing vehicle. All the traits of what Buick is now going to be.
Interesting use of a molded in version of the late '60s Riviera arrow side molding .
Also known as the Sweepspear, a Buick styling trademark going back to the Fifties.
Other than the roof being too low and out proportion to the rest of the body, I like it. Invicta, a short-lived Buick name from 1959-62 beats the hell out of LaCrosse. Now if they would just call the next Lucerne an Electra or Roadmaster.
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What was the Invicta anyways? Was it the full sized sports model? Was it a compact?
Good question, and one I've wondered. Even without knowing, like Rendezvous-->Enclave, it would really be yet another nice upscale sounding transition from the Lacrosse, if they could keep that concept name.
There's always the debate of why did Lacrosse replace Regal, too, but as the Enclave shows, if the vehicle is "right", a fitting new (or classic) name really just furthers the image in a good way.
I like Enclave and Invicta...just sounds higher grade than Rendezvous and Lacrosse, or even Regal--though Regal is still a great name, for some model, maybe. Lucerne is still positive, as well, at least to me (and I know that's a rare sentiment), but LeSabre always just had that perennial blue hair image and in a bad way. If the Lucerne itself had gone further, to really standout and match the new name, it would have worked better...but it will be interesting to see what happens with that as well, and what replaces it.
^^That all said...aren't you guys pleased to see that the general lines of that "concept" AND the interior are essentially dealer lot ready? Even if there's some outside lines or shapes or something you aren't 100% on, you have to admit this total package is really a standout for what it will be, especially when you add in the refinement & drivetrain guarantee with a modern Buick.
--Automobile Magazine, May 2004
