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I checked Dodge's website for the Dart today, was able to view it in the full glory of its wide colour palette, and I have to say, maybe "dated" was not the right word to use to describe this design. Maybe my problem is since I know it's an Alfa underneath its skin, that maybe the skin doesn't fit the bones quite right? I really like so much about it though, the colour and customization possibilities alone put the Focus and Cruze to shame, and it is absolutely PACKED with modern tech features. If it drives well and stays together through thick and thin, it has to be a hit. Good job, Dodge. NO BEIGE available! Yay!

LOVE the 130, want to see it on the lots, would love to own one. The comparison to the '64-'65 Chevelle is marvelous... as soon as Samadei mentioned what he mentioned, I immediately thought of the shoebox Chevelles... which were styled, I understand, to hark back to the '55 Chevrolet. The 130 has that. It's a modern-day shoebox! And what more could a Chevy man ask for, that is the very essence of classic Chevrolet coupe style.

I was very pleasantly surprised to see the new RDX V6 and the ILX, both of which are clean, non-polarizing designs that still have distinction. Maybe Honda can pull this off after all.

Jeez, GM is carrying this "no overlap" thing a bit too far. Borders on paranoia. The Granite concept would sell to a totally different customer... no cross shopping involved, imo. Shame. And I was hoping for the li'l pick 'em up, too.

Comments at Autoblog are still twice as many for the 130 than the 140, which means to me means the 130 is twice as interesting.

Thanks, balthy. I was referencing the 5-window cars, which are still relatively short-roofed with upright overtones. My point with the 2 concepts is this: we have a choice between timelessness and trendiness. Which style is the more permanent between the two? When I was moaning about a Cruze coupe months ago, I qualified myself by saying I did not want a Cruze coupe that was some bizarre, trendy supernova, ready to burn out quickly. I asked for something normal. The Code130R is normal while being fresh and distinctive and strong, a more lasting style. The Tru140S to me is effeminate and compromised by its style, where the Code130R requires less effort to live with on a daily basis.

Is this the first production application of a matte paintjob on a mass-market car? The hardware seems to be all there, but this is one of those trendy, small coupes in danger of burning out in the market quickly... like the Chevy Tru 140S.

Fals140S is way too trendy in design and it has bizarre proportions. It's Japanese and Chevrolet is American.

Do you think it would get wacked off?

Wow, yeah, Neon coupes were also strict adherents to the textbook definition of "coupe". Nice reference! And Nick, old boy, where you been at? Yes, the 1-Series is another reference point. Also that Nissan coupe concept from a few years back, when we falsely believed Datsun was bringing back the 240SX in a traditional, upright coupe bodystyle.

Just get your oil change ramps and drive it into the trunk of your B59. It could be your dinghy. It is a bit of new-think as far as what Buick has always been defined as... but I think it will work out fine.

STOP IT!

How many cars can I spot in this design? We have XTS rear quarter glasses with a hint of R-R, A7 roofline droop and ducktail (done infinitely better on the Audi), Volvo S80 decklid sides and top of rear quarters... jeez, this is no '61 Continental for originality. It also shares the XTS' miniscule decklid length. Reminds me of 1930's aerodynamic study cars updated. And the new Lincoln front... no aggression or authority whatsoever, it's like totally blah. Fusion is more beautiful. I am even less hopeful for Lincoln after seeing this. Only thing I am rooting for is the strong, horizontal shoulder line that holds onto the '61 Continental for a familial connection. But even that droops at the tail end, it's not razor straight.

I was a vocal critic over at Buick's FB page during the tile reveal adventure lead-up, but now that I've seen it in whole, I do like it. It certainly blazes a new trail in the market. GM is more often than not behind in new market segments... this time it's different.

I think all the changes were improvements. The front end looks classier than before, the extra side sculpting adds beauty, and the rear end is also prettier. Only thing I don't like are the chrome bits in the bumpers.

I had to log in this a.m., I never have to do that. I was fine then, and fine just now upon entering.

I like the Mokka Latte colour, and the interior choices are nice. So glad to see GM injecting some life into their interiors. To paraphrase an earlier post of mine... I actually wouldn't mind being seen in this in daylight. Ohhh... ALBERT... your car is calling! So it's the size of a Sonic/Fiesta. That is tiny, but reading the specs, it has generous cargo room with the seat up, matching the Sonic and beating the Fiesta. This really is a new class of vehicle in the US... bravo to GM for pioneering a segment, for once. I'm ready to see this in dark blue with the base wheels and black leather, if that combo exists.

22-photo gallery of pictures is up over @ Buick's Facebook page this a.m. This is a mostly successful dress-up of the Mokka, imo, except for the cutesy taillights. The interior looks great. You can choose between painted or contrasting cladding. It's a new vehicle category for the US, and GM is first to market! For that, I applaud them.

Monza Towne Coupe recall comes in the no-nonsense, upright, true coupe roofline and simple quarter glass. To me, the rising fender line recalls Corvette. The side sculpting is '71-'72 Chevelle. The general, overall demeanor, for me, is a cross between Camaro and '66-'67 Nova. This is a "correct" COUPE roofline. For reference, look at countless photos of 1930s and '40s coupes. You will see a relatively short (lengthwise), high, and CLOSE COUPLED greenhouse as the defining feature. It is a designer's definition of "coupe" played perfectly, imo. Love it!

Those crossed flags and the USA-1 plates make me warm inside.

Looking closely at the photo taken from the middle of the back seat looking forward at the dash, I am shocked at how sloppily sewn the front seats are. The driver's side is especially bad, the leather cover doesn't even fit the darker backing panel, and there even appear to be spots of dirt on the piping on both front seats. How this got past the people in charge of photographing this important concept for the entire future of the Lincoln brand is beyond me. This is supposed to be hand-made to perfection, not a Friday assembly line special. Jaw-dropper. I like the rear end of the concept. The little quarter glass is a near doppelganger for the XTS. The shoulder line recalls Lincoln strength in past designs.

With a 13.5 gallon tank, it does not cost much to fill it up, and I can still run 2 weeks back and forth to work if I don't take too many side trips on the weekend.

A Code130R with 2.0t and six speed manual would be a fantastic car. A true 4-seater with real cabin space and practical visibility for safety on the road. The Code130R would totally negate the need for a Cruze coupe for me. Just keep the e-Assist crap as an option, not a mandatory spoiler of an otherwise authentic vehicle.

Wow, yeah Jacket. Looking at them both together, I can see what you're talking about. The '72 Heavy Chevy graphics emphasized that sculpting, and the sunken back glass is another item these two share. To me though, Chevelle was bigger than the Code130R projects. This new concept calls out "Nova" to me in the lineup pecking order. I'd love to see the Code130R spawn a family of fun, small RWD vehicles... coupe of course, but also convertible and sedan.

Clarification further: I'm lovin' this Jeep, and it is giving me the mileage I expected, in line with EPA estimates.