What's Wrong With This Picture: A Buick Too Far? Edition
Published: September 8th, 2010
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The last time we looked at the evolving Opel Astra coupe, I wondered
what do you call a Buick coupe that could fit under the hood of a classic Riviera?
Though we have a much better idea of what the Astra Coupe looks like, and we know that the Astra sedan/wagon will be called the Buick Verano in the US market, the question remains unanswered. Surely “Buick Verano Coupe” is too bland for what could (in theory) be the next Integra/RSX. Skyhawk? Apollo? Wildcat? Or is the dearth of promising names indicative of the challenges facing any compact Buick Coupe?
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Nice looking car. Agree with Flipper, 'Gran Sport' feels about right. Agree with Jonathon about 'Somerset' sounding like it's for the blue-haired crowd. On the other hand, if we don't like the Spanish word for 'summer,' how about a nice Spanish spring: the Buick Primavera.
This is terrible as a Buick. Styling is way too aggressive and boy-racerish. I would like to see a larger, more formal coupe from Buick - something with modern but slightly understated styling, like a toned down Cadillac perhaps for those who don't want to stick out as much, and then stuffed with an LS or blown V6. Sadly, America no longer wants large coupes and only kids and people going through midlife crises are allowed to drive compact sport coupes.