Spycam: Buick Compact Sedan Spotted in Germany
Just days after GM teased the world with a new "Baby Buick" at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, several lightly-camouflaged examples of the Opel Astra-based premium compact sedan were spotted in Germany having a siesta.
Right around the same time General Motors teased the world with a new "Baby Buick" at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, several lightly-camouflaged examples of the Delta-platform based, Opel Astra-infused premium compact sedan were spotted in Germany having a siesta.
In addition to avoiding the hatchback bodystyle, GM will also likely avoid the mistake of not installing U.S.-market switchgear -- a gaffe it made when it brought the previous-generation Astra over as a Saturn. Unlike the recently unveiled Chinese-market Buick Excelle, which is essentially the 2010 Astra hatch with a Buick grille, the U.S. model will have a more unique front end. Under the camo, these examples looks to be virtually identical to that of the car shown in GM's LA show teaser (pictured at right).
Right around the same time General Motors teased the world with a new "Baby Buick" at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, several lightly-camouflaged examples of the Delta-platform based, Opel Astra-infused premium compact sedan were spotted in Germany having a siesta.
Engine options will most likely consist of the 138-hp 1.4-liter turbocharged four also set to be offered in the Chevrolet Cruze (and the Astra), with the Regal's 182-hp 2.4-liter four possibly offered as a premium option.
Source: Spycam: Buick Compact Sedan Spotted in Germany
Right around the same time General Motors teased the world with a new "Baby Buick" at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, several lightly-camouflaged examples of the Delta-platform based, Opel Astra-infused premium compact sedan were spotted in Germany having a siesta.
In addition to avoiding the hatchback bodystyle, GM will also likely avoid the mistake of not installing U.S.-market switchgear -- a gaffe it made when it brought the previous-generation Astra over as a Saturn. Unlike the recently unveiled Chinese-market Buick Excelle, which is essentially the 2010 Astra hatch with a Buick grille, the U.S. model will have a more unique front end. Under the camo, these examples looks to be virtually identical to that of the car shown in GM's LA show teaser (pictured at right).
Right around the same time General Motors teased the world with a new "Baby Buick" at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, several lightly-camouflaged examples of the Delta-platform based, Opel Astra-infused premium compact sedan were spotted in Germany having a siesta.
Engine options will most likely consist of the 138-hp 1.4-liter turbocharged four also set to be offered in the Chevrolet Cruze (and the Astra), with the Regal's 182-hp 2.4-liter four possibly offered as a premium option.
Source: Spycam: Buick Compact Sedan Spotted in Germany
