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2013 Shanghai International Auto Show

New Buick Riviera Concept Vehicle Makes Global Debut

Merges avant-garde aesthetics and advanced technology -

APRIL 2013 - SHANGHAI, CHINA -- The new Buick Riviera concept vehicle made its global debut this evening in Shanghai during Buick Night.

The coupe combines avant-garde aesthetics and advanced technology, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicle propulsion, in a single package. It is the fourth global concept vehicle jointly developed by GM's Shanghai GM and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) joint ventures in Shanghai.

"The new Riviera offers a preview of Buick's future design language, which goes far beyond the dynamic nature of current models," said Shanghai GM President Ye Yongming. "By seamlessly integrating advanced technologies, flexible functions and contemporary aesthetics, the new Riviera heralds the start of a new chapter for the 110-year-old Buick brand."

Elegant Design Inspired by the Dynamic Nature of Water

The new Riviera's designers took inspiration from the Chinese saying: "The greatest good is like water." The vehicle's sweeping design, which goes from thick to thin, has the vibrant nature of a moving river embodied in its athletic shape, elegant ambience and deeply sculpted lines.

Its silhouette, which carries on Buick's recognizable "sweep spear," has a three-dimensional effect that is full of vigor and vitality, bringing to mind waves coming to a standstill for a split second. Buick's unique gull-wing doors exude a dynamic and elegant ambience. The new Riviera has an ice celadon finish inspired by Han Dynasty jade to emphasize the succinct, elegant and dynamic profile of the car. The charging port is combined smartly with Buick's iconic porthole design.
Up front, the concept vehicle's newly designed waterfall grille is energy efficient and has a feather-like finish. Boomerang-like daytime running lights, which have a feel of azure stone, will become part of Buick's future design DNA.

The new Riviera has a low drag coefficient and a harmonious balance between style and performance thanks to its inclined windshield, 14-degree fastback design, trimmed tailpiece and metallic fiber spoiler, which are complemented by active grille shutters, active diffusers, active spoilers.

The interior is an exploration of the "new luxury" concept. It carries on Buick's signature 360-degree all-around integrated design with high levels of elegance and refinement. Its eaglewood tone interior features the abundant use of refined materials such as sandblasted aluminum alloy, lava suede and ebony in a bold manner reminiscent of traditional Chinese jade-inlaid wood. This creates a strong visual effect as well as a low-key sense of luxury.

The new Riviera's compact yet well-structured center console, front floating seats and adaptive seating system, as well as its noise-absorbing head restraint system, represent the best combination of humanistic design and elegance.

Innovative Propulsion, Infotainment and Safety Technology

The new Riviera has adopted future BIP Buick intelligent driving system technology. It is equipped with GM's all-new dual-mode W-PHEV (wireless plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) propulsion system. The user can drive the car on green power in electric mode and enjoy the exhilarating handling and dynamics typical of a sports car in hybrid mode. In addition, the vehicle can be charged fast or slow with a traditional cable or wirelessly via a sensory recharge panel fitted on the car's chassis.