Next-Generation Buick Regal To Pull Design Language From Opel Monza Concept
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Opel design chief Mark Adams has been pulling subtle cues from the automaker’s rakish Monza concept for new models ever since the car debuted at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Corsa somewhat resembles the Monza and the next-generation Astra is also expected to use similar design language. However the next-generation Insignia, which will come to the US as the new Buick Regal, will resemble the Monza the most of all.
Automotive News reports more premium styling will be present on the next-generation Insignia and Regal. Monza design cues will be so prominent, that Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann was quoted in saying “you will see the Monza when you see the next Insignia,” on the floor of the Paris Motor Show last week.
When Opel showed the world the Monza’s unique fastback-like shape, signature Opel bodylines and pronounced rear-wheel arches in Frankfurt last year, they were ushering in Adams’ more upscale design language. Adams told AN the Insignia and Regal will use Monza styling cues to add more “premium brand values,” to the look of the cars and to “add polish to the brand.”
The new Insignia will launch in Europe before the Regal launches in the United States, Opel said. The Regal is expected to be launched in the U.S. in 2017, meaning we could see the first glimpse of the Insignia sometime next year.
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What about the Riviera
What about the actual fastback-wagon/shooting brake (3 door, ya ya I know) they were saying would be similar in shape to the Panamera, except look good. Basically the Monza production car.
The coming car ahs been compared to the Panamera in styling.
Not sure about the shooting brake as wagons are not very popular but I could see a short rear deck.
I just hope an pray they go lighter on the toothy grill. I know the waterfall grill is a Buick thing but they could soften it up. You can’t tell me the Buick grill would be better than the Opel here. The Opel has a lot of class and better fits the cars styling.
Buick needs to refine it’s iconic grill. I’d love to see something more razor-like, and aggressive. Positioning the ‘teeth’ of the waterfall at a slight inward angle could be attractive.
Buick has tremendous potential in the luxury realm. I’m annoyed seeing Buick compared to Toyota, Chrysler and Honda when the brand can easily go toe to toe with Lexus, and soon Audi.
I continue to view Buick, in the long term, more important than Caddy to the success of GM. Cadillac is very important but Buick’s low R&D costs coupled with it’s partnership with GMC make the marque a pillar for the company.