All-New Buick OMPV Concept Officially Unveiled In China

During the celebration of the two-millionth Buick GL8 unit produced, General Motors’ SAIC-GM joint venture in China officially unveiled the all-new Buick OMPV Concept.

The automaker unveiled the all-new Buick OMPV Concept for the first time to the local Chinese public and press at an official ceremony in Shanghai, showcasing a glimpse of the evolution of Buick’s successful family of full-size MPVs in the Asian country. As such, the Buick OMPV Concept previews the next generation of the Buick GL8 new-energy MPV that SAIC-GM is developing for the Chinese market.

The all-new Buick OMPV Concept, which stands for “Organic Mobile Private Villa,” introduces a new interpretation of Buick’s Pure Design language and transforms the proportions of traditional MPVs, aiming to further optimize cabin space and flexibility. In fact, SAIC-GM claims that the interior of the OMPV Concept provides a more organic and dynamic environment for passengers through its connection to the Internet of Things.

Aesthetically, the all-new Buick OMPV Concept features a sleek body with flowing lines and organic shapes, featuring a more prominent front end that introduces a vertical, elevated shape with a descending waistline – contrary to the norm. It also features a new lighting scheme with diffused light clusters above the shark nose, in which a horizontal light strip and multiple separate LEDs flow below the logo.

Meanwhile, the sides of the Buick OMPV Concept are marked by a well-defined roofline and a larger glass area that hides the B, C and D pillars. Another notable detail is that the beltline ends under a sort of aerodynamic fin, responsible for shaping the silhouette and giving form to the rear lighting system with matrix LED technology. The concept includes multiple cameras and advanced position sensors around the body.

According to the company, the all-new Buick OMPV Concept adapts to the needs of users by adjusting the design, lighting and interior configuration to each customer profile. The cabin can be transformed into a living room for leisure and entertainment, a playroom for children, a mobile meeting room or a private space for executives. In addition, the Internet of Things level connection allows man-machine interaction by simply “expressing their emotions.”