Concept Buick Invicta....Oh...My...God...

**I~LUV~Caddys8792** · #1 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 01:48 PM

It's gorgeous!

http://www.buick.com/buzz/index.jsp?cmp=invicta

hueterm · #2 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 02:28 PM

What is it supposed to replace? Or where is it supposed to go in the lineup?

**I~LUV~Caddys8792** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 02:37 PM

They say it's "the future of luxury" so I'd assume above the Lucerne. Maybe this is the concept Roadmaster we've been hearing about??

Blackout · #4 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 02:44 PM

It looks like a more bulky version of the Lincoln MKS

orconn · #5 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 02:50 PM

According to the reports I read it is suppose to replace the La Crosse in the lineup. Interesting use of a molded in version of the late '60s Riviera arrow side molding .

MauiV · #6 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 03:06 PM

Looks like someone stepped on an Enclave.

I like the Riviera concept better but thats me and my impeccable taste speaking....

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/buick...-shots/572285/

illumina · #7 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 03:14 PM

Wasn't too sure about that car until I seen the interior - WOW!!!

RunningOnEMT · #8 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 03:23 PM

its foul.... i just don't like it for some reason, there's something really bulky about the exterior and the interior while nice doesnt match the outside i don't think

Blackout · #9 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 03:31 PM

I doubt that interior will make it to production anyways

RunningOnEMT · #10 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 03:32 PM

and its got saturn taillights:barf:

Blackout · #11 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunningOnEMT

and its got saturn taillights:barf:

Didn't you know that Saturn tail lights are the future of luxury?

MauiV · #12 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 04:09 PM

They are infinitely better than Lincolns current tail lights.

caddycruiser · #13 (**permalink**) 04-23-08, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackout

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:

http://www.thecarconnection.com/blog/?p=1153

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.