In photos: Buick unveils a sporty surprise based on the Camaro
Buick takes the wraps off a V-6, 3.0-litre 400-horsepower, twin turbo, rear-wheel-drive two-door sports car the night before the Detroit auto show begins. Built on the same platform of the Chevrolet Camaro, the Avista is a strategic model for Buick, which has battled to overcome its longstanding reputation as a car maker for senior citizens.
Buick introduces the Avista concept vehicle during a media event before the start of the North American International Auto Show.Reuters
The interior of the Buick Avista Concept is shown at the Buick reveal on the eve of the 2016 North American International Auto Show.Getty Images
The Buick Avista Concept is revealed to the news media on the eve of the 2016 North American International Auto Show.Getty Images
Edward "Ed" Welburn, vice president of global design at General Motors Co. (GM), speaks next to a General Motors Co. Buick Avista concept vehicle during an event ahead of the 2016 North American Auto Show.Bloomberg
General Motors Co. Vice President Global Design Ed Welburn talks about the Buick Avista concept vehicle after it was introduced during a media event before the start of the North American International Auto Show.Reuters
The Buick Avista concept coupe is unveiled ahead of the North American International Auto Show.AFP / Getty Images
The unveiling of the Buick Avista concept coupe is seen ahead of the North American International Auto Show.AFP / Getty Images
The unveiling of the Buick Avista concept coupe is seen ahead of the North American International Auto Show.AFP / Getty Images
The Buick Avista Concept is revealed to the news media on the eve of the 2016 North American International Auto Show.Getty Images
Duncan Aldred, Vice President of Global Buick Sales, Service and Marketing, reveals the Buick Avista Concept to the news media on the eve of the 2016 North American International Auto Show.Getty Images
The unveiling of the Buick Avista concept coupe is seen ahead of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2016. Described as a contemporary grand tourer the Buick Avista has 400 horsepower and a twin-turbo V-6 engine.AFP / Getty Images
Buick introduces the Avista concept vehicle during a media event before the start of the North American International Auto Show.Reuters
Duncan Aldred, Vice President of Global Buick Sales, Service and Marketing, reveals the Buick Avista Concept to the news media on the eve of the 2016 North American International Auto Show.Getty Images
The Buick Avista Concept is revealed to the news media on the eve of the 2016 North American International Auto Show.Getty Images
The Buick Avista Concept is revealed to the news media on the eve of the 2016 North American International Auto Show.Getty Images
Buick introduces the Avista concept vehicle during a media event before the start of the North American International Auto Show.Reuters
The unveiling of the Buick Avista concept coupe ahead of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2016, described as a contemporary grand tourer with 400 horsepower and a twin-turbo V-6 engine.AFP / Getty Images
The unveiling of the Buick Avista concept coupe ahead of the North American International Auto Show.AFP / Getty Images
General Motors Vice President of Global Design Ed Welburn speaks during the unveiling of the Buick Avista concept coupe ahead of the North American International Auto Show.AFP / Getty Images
The unveiling of the Buick Avista concept coupe ahead of the North American International Auto Show.AFP / Getty Images
The interior of the Buick Avista Concept is shown at the Buick reveal on the eve of the 2016 North American International Auto Show.Getty Images
Buick Avista conceptThe Globe and Mail
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