Mike[buick]

I don't know about you, but it seems that Buick did somewhat crush their own business by nixing the Century, LeSabre, Regal, and Park Avenue. They really should bring them back...maybe with a more sleek looking exterior? I have a 1997 Century and I love my boat!

<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>Buick: A brand rechanneled</span>

Automotive News / August 21, 2006 - 6:00 am

LaCrosse: Buick plans to offer a 5.3-liter V-8 for the 2007 model year. A redesign is expected for the 2010 model year, possibly on General Motors' front-wheel-drive Epsilon 2 architecture.

To reduce costs, all vehicles developed on Epsilon 2 (Chevrolet and Opel, for example) will be engineered by GM Europe in Ruesselsheim, Germany. U.S. operations are to provide specifications for such things as ride and handling. Styling will be determined by the region that will market the car. The LaCrosse will be styled by GM North America. Powertrains will differ by region.

Lucerne: A rear-wheel-drive Lucerne is expected, likely bowing for the 2010 model year. GM's global rwd vehicle architecture is being developed for several brands by Holden, the automaker's Australian operation. The Lucerne name may be replaced at that point.

Coupe, convertible: Buick is no longer considering a halo vehicle based on the rwd Velite convertible concept it showed at the New York auto show in 2004. As GM pushes Buick to align with Pontiac and GMC under one channel, Pontiac will take over as the sporty coupe/convertible brand. Pontiac has the hot-selling Solstice convertible roadster and recently introduced the G6 convertible hardtop, for example.

Terraza: The Terraza minivan will be offered until July 2008, at which time Buick will exit the minivan segment.

Rendezvous: The 2007 model is the last for the Rendezvous.

Enclave: The mid-sized 2008 Enclave crossover essentially will replace two Buick nameplates, the Rendezvous and the Rainier. The Enclave will be developed on GM's new fwd mid-sized Lambda architecture, which also will be shared by crossovers for Saturn and GMC. A V-6 engine initially will be offered; a V-8 is expected to follow in several months.

Rainier: The 2007 model year is the last for the Rainier.

It's pretty sad that the Rainier and Rendezvous are both being taken out of production to be replaced by only one crossover vehicle. I have a 2004 Rendezvous and was just about to get a 2007 Rendezvous but then I heard they were being taken out of production. I may consider a Lucerne now.

Off a 2005 Park Avenue Ultra   

The Park Avenue Ultra has great portholes!

I'd like to see a Lucerne convertible.

I also think Buick should get a version of the G-6 convertible.

If GM can rebadge the Solstice, and rebadge several minivans, why not the g-6?

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A Lucerne Convertible would be a great add to the line. I saw a picture ( i think it was doctored a bit) of the lucerne as a convertible. The headlights have a narrower and kind of a "mean look" to them. Heres a picture of a "tuned out" one.

I think it was discussed in the 2007 LaCrosse and 2007 Allure topics that the LaCrosse Super wasn't going to come out for 2007--it'll be a 2008 model for the last MY of this generation LaCrosse.

Oh I see, is it coming out at the end of the year? Or will it be an early 2008 model?

Buick has had many different slogans throughout the past couple of years. They can't decide on them!

"The Spirit of American Style"

"We're not just a car company anymore"

"Dream on"

"Dream UP"

"Beyond Precision"

..I'm sure there wuill be many more in the next couple years.

So, whats the New 2007 Buick LaCrosse Like?

I agree. The chinese versions of buick are about 10 times better than the American Made Versions. I would take the Chinese LaCrosse over the American LaCrosse any day.

Cool!

Does Anyone have any picture of the LaCrosse Super coming out? I only saw that grey grille picture. I hope someone has it.. I can't wait all the way until 2007! :banghead: If you have them, pics would be greatly appreciated. Thanks