While that study never materialized into a production car, GM's Shanghai GM and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) joint ventures are giving the project a fresh try with a new concept at this weekend's 2013 Shanghai motor show.
"The new Riviera offers a preview of Buick’s future design language," 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."
Buick says the new Riviera coupe concept's styling took inspiration from the Chinese saying, "The greatest good is like water", with a sweeping design and flowing lines, though, we should note that it doesn't look like a great departure from the original 2007 study.
The new interpretation of the Riviera luxury coupe adopts GM's all-new, dual-mode W-PHEV (wireless plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) propulsion system, allowing the driver to use the car on battery-power alone or in hybrid mode.
Other highlights include the ability to charge the batteries through a traditional cable or wirelessly via a sensory recharge panel on the car's chassis, four-wheel steering, an electromagnetic-controlled suspension and an air spring package.
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