Buick Riviera Concept (2013)

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Buick Riviera Concept

Jointly developed by Shanghai GM and its PATAC studio, this Riviera co

Jointly developed by Shanghai GM and its PATAC studio, this Riviera concept was a flowing plug-in hybrid coupe inspired by the saying 'the greatest good is like water.' It featured GM's dual-mode W-PHEV system supporting both cable and wireless charging, intelligent four-wheel steering, electromagnetic suspension, air springs, and a camera/sensor-based holographic windshield display with 4G LTE.

Key facts

  • Engine: GM dual-mode W-PHEV wireless plug-in hybrid propulsion system
  • Drivetrain: Plug-in hybrid (cable or wireless charging)
  • Body: Two-door plug-in hybrid coupe
  • Designer: Shanghai GM / PATAC joint venture
  • Outcome: Concept only; never produced

Production

  • Status: Concept only
  • 2013 plug-in hybrid coupe concept shown in Shanghai; never produced.
  • Revealed at 2013 Shanghai Auto Show

Source: Wikipedia

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