Opel is looking to fill an important product gap in its portfolio: a mid-size crossover. Currently, nothing larger than the Antara is offered, making a mid-size SUV a priority for the brand.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra has already confirmed Opel will build a flagship crossover SUV at its Rüsselsheim plant by the end of the decade, rumored to be 2017. When that happens, it’s expected that the new crossover SUV will take design cues from the Monza concept revealed at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show.
Luckily, RM Design has worked his magic and given us a look at what a flagship SUV could look like for the brand. The Monza design cues, as well as the elegant Buick Avenir concept car, are apparent in the front fascia, and the vehicle looks sharp and modern from every angle.
Greater news for us residing in the U.S. is this upcoming crossover will go global, and most likely reach our shores as a next-generation Buick Enclave. We think this would make a stunning addition to Buick’s continued design renaissance, which began with the Enclave crossover nearly 10 years ago. The sleek muscular lines would be a welcome addition to the portfolio to replace the minivan-esque look of the current Enclave.
We think the car would look right at home with a waterfall grille replacing the Opel design here in North America. Have a closer look at the car in the gallery listed below.
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GM must hire these guys!
Please – no waterfall. Leave that ugly design to Mercury.
The waterfall is classic Buick.
Looks nice, but a little short for a 3 row CUV. They need to lengthen it for a proper render.
It’s not going to be full size any more. The Lambda triplets are going true mid size (even though GM’s called them that forever) when they move to E2xx.
I think that’s a tad bit small to replace the current gen enclave. Dont get me wrong, this looks really good. But, I just thought its a tad bit small looking if that’s gonna replace the enclave
looks tall and short….I thought GM is moving away from that.
I love it
Nice!
Too bad GM was not as free to design thing unlimited as many of these other people. These folks are unlimited by things most real designers are limited to.
Things like hard points, limitations of platforms weights,, performance, Aero, cost and MPG it can really change what you can really do. With a free hand you can style some amazing things but then reality can smack you hard right in the face.
But when you have to factor in the space between the engine and the hood crush space or even the roof crush standards Etc it takes the fun out of the designing.
Frankly, instead of replacing it as an Enclave, slim it down and position it as a very upscale mid-range CUV completion to Lexus, Infiniti, etc.
Wow! Nice! Although I like the current Enclave, I’d buy this one in a heartbeat – and I’ve never even owned a CUV / SUV before!
Positioning this one with a 3rd row to compete against the other “luxury” CUV / SUV’s is a good idea. Buick should consider using this design for the next Gen. Encore or use the current Enclave exterior for the next Encore. Other brands have done it or still do it. Why not Buick? They’re great looking vehicles.
Beautiful!! Leave the style as is. No waterfall, make it a 2 row, give it a real engine and it will do VERY well. My next purchase is due this year but I just might wait.