"Avenir" is a
beautiful piece of sculpture, delivered on a premium proportion that
acknowledges the Buick design heritage in a very progressive way. The vehicle
remains unmistakably Buick with a modern take on the traditional Buick cues
such as the sweep spear and boat-tail. The result is a piece of artistry that is
precise in its character, beautifully proportioned. It really takes your breath
away. Click to see more images after the cut.
FEATURES
Avenir’s
sophisticated color palette, including a Crystalline exterior color and
strained use of bright work accent the Avenir’s body lines and sets up the
interior for a combination that takes Buick’s contemporary style to a higher
level.
The Avenir’s
four-place interior rewards the senses, makes managing technologies easier and
enhances the feelings of personal space and well-being.
“A flowing,
sculptural quality in the interior forms, deco trim, premium leather and
ambient lighting, create an environment that is inviting and comfortable,” said
Liz Wetzel, Buick interior design director.
Interior surfaces -
inspired by nature and sea waves receding on a beach - flow seamlessly through
the cabin. It is a motif featured on the seats and carried through in other
trim components – even the carpet. In fact, a patterned insert for the carpet
carries the motif in silk and bamboo.
There’s an
almost-three-dimensional or bas-relief effect to the design motif that adds
depth and heightens the sense of place. “Layered and floating elements such as
the centre console enhance the perception of lightness, efficiency and
dynamism.”
A color palette of
light and natural tones blended with oiled and buffed wood trim, and Galvano
satin-chrome accents, enhance the Avenir’s ambience.
They’re rich,
premium materials and warm colors innovatively executed to enhance the soothing
effect of the interior environment.
SPECIFICATIONS
Functionality is
manifested in the Avenir’s device-integration technologies, which are designed
to lift the user’s mood and make the details associated with daily life a
little easier. It starts the moment the vehicle is started, synchronizing
information and devices within seconds. The Avenir instantly configures gauge
cluster and infotainment screen displays based on prior customization while
also recognizing the user’s music preferences, calendar schedule and recently
visited locations from a cellphone’s GPS. It can even pick up a podcast the
user was listening to at the moment it was interrupted.
Buick’s user
experience designers are also pushing the Avenir’s technologies for home
integration, which would allow accessing home security cameras or the
capability of turning on outside lights and closing a garage door that was
inadvertently left open.
The Avenir’s
integration features build on the technologies already available or coming soon
in smart phones and streamline them in a system that makes accessing and
interacting with them easier.
Personal
connectivity extends to rear-seat passengers, where USB ports and video screens
allow occupants to plug in to their favourite media and slip into complete relaxation,
arriving at their destination refreshed and rejuvenated.
“The
Avenir is a showcase of thoughtful and modern design with the capacity to
anticipate and facilitate the personal needs of its occupants. It’s absolutely
its own getaway destination".
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