The new car will either be a large RWD sedan or convertible, with styling based on the Velite concept that was displayed at 2004’s New York Auto Show. Developers will use GM’s global Zeta platform for the car’s running gear, which means its powertrain options will probably be shared with the Pontiac G8 and upcoming Chevy Camaro.
The future of Buick will see more of its models sharing platforms and design efforts with sister models in China. The first of these new-generation cars will be the next LaCrosse, which will be launched in 2009 in both the US and China.