If you speak to anyone that has something bad to say about the Buick Avista concept, it’s minor. Overall, and for the most part, the Avista concept is a gorgeous looking, twin-turbo V6 powered coupe we want in our lives. And the forces of the Concours d’Elegance of America in Plymouth, Michigan have spoken.
The Buick Avista concept was named “Concept Car of the Year”, and named “Most Significant Concept of 2016.”
The awards underscore the importance of automotive design, engineering and market responsiveness.
“The design process of the Avista brought the team together to unite around a future direction for the brand and the great teamwork and enthusiasm it generated,” said Bryan Nesbitt, executive director, Buick Global Design. “While looking to the future, we also wanted to honor the rich heritage of Buick by integrating timeless design cues in this beautifully progressive concept vehicle.”
These aren’t the only awards for the stunning Avista concept either. The Buick Avista received the EyesOn Design Excellence award at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, where the vehicle debuted. The concept was also named “Best Future Concept” by The Detroit News readers.
Maybe will a shelf full of awards, Buick will think twice about filling the niche market for a rear-wheel drive, luxury coupe. We won’t hold our breath, but we can dream.
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We can only hope…
With a V8 and 7 speed manual available. It’s almost criminal for GM not to build this sensuous object of desire.
Looking at the front clip of the Avista and new LaCrosse they are like 80% alike . This is a point where I wish the old GM was still relevant because they might build the Avista as a 2-door version of the LaCrosse . Both with V-8 engines and a manual offered as an option for the Avista . I believe we just might see this car by the end of the decade . There has to be designers and product developers that are asking Mary politely to give Buick this car . 😉
Are you serious? But under the old GM, once the bean counters would have finished cutting material costs, it would be a cheap plastic disaster with inferior outdated components and would rate dead last amongst it’s competitors.
Let’s keep the old GM buried until the end of time.
Make it electric. Sell it to single types. Soooo sexy…
Not a crazy idea. It would be a huge image shake-up for Buick in North America but would have to be a direct Tesla competitor. Can GM do it?
What the next gen Camaro should look like. GM let the cat out of the bag too soon. Dan
All of these accolades and awards and still GM won’t build it! It’s enough to make grown men cry!
the avista will spank the ATS in styling…. in general the new Buicks look bolder than the current Cadillacs in some areas….that’s just sad for Caddy….if Caddy would ditch its tired A&S design theme Cadillacs would be bolder and less boring.