After A 15 Year Absence, The Buick Riveria Resurfaces

The Buick Riveria concept standsout just like Lexus LFA concept, which is scheduled to hit the market in the near future. 

The 1979 Buick Riveria was the time this vehicle was based on a front-wheel drive configuration. Sales of the Riviera doubled the year this vehicle was introduced.

Yes, the Rivera is back, after being away for well over a decade. Ok, well not quite yet. The new Riviera concept vehicle will make its debut at China's Shnghai Auto Show this weekend. The stunning new design will more than likely make its way to Buick's showrooms some where in the near to distance future. Unlike the last Riviera that was produced in 1999, not only will this be loaded with the latest high-tech features, it will also standout from the crowd. Buick is on its way to restoring the brand, adding designs and iconic names that harkens back to yesterday.

The new Riviera cocnept is equipped with intelligent four-wheel steering, an electromagnetic-controlled suspension and an air spring package for sure handling and comfort in extreme conditions.

The innovative mobile Internet system adopted in the new Riviera supports high-speed 4G LTE network use. (GM is expected to become the first automaker to offer Wi-Fi in their vehicles next year.) The concept vehicle offers real-time traffic information, weather updates, and news and entertainment while communicating with other vehicles. The vehicle’s voice commands and controls along with touch and gesture recognition activate a range of vehicle systems and enable seamless interaction between driver and vehicle.

The new Riviera employs a forward-looking active safety system that collects traffic information through 10 high-resolution cameras (for image monitoring) and 18 micro high-precision sensors (for distance monitoring). The information is integrated and presented in a holographic image onto the windshield.

The intelligent driver assist system provides occupants a high level of active safety and security. The system incorporates a variety of driver assist functions, including: an eagle view record system, night view assist, side blind-zone alert system, lane departure warning system, full-speed range-adaptive cruise control system, lane change assist system, parking assist system, rear cross-traffic alert system, autopilot system and “transparent” A pillars.