GM Announces New Buick Crossover with Plug-in Hybrid Technology

Buick: "Hey Cadillac, we're thinking of selling an SUV that no self respecting man would ever consider purchasing. Got any suggestions? Cadillac: "Would you also be interested in saving tons of money in development costs while simultaneously tarnishing your hard earned reputation as a builder of high quality automobiles?" Buick: "Certainly!" Cadillac: "Back in the 80s we took a piece of crap Chevy and put some leather seats in it. Then we stuck a Cadillac badge on it and sold it to the mentally disabled. We called it the Cimarron." Buick: "Did you also jack up the price?" Cadillac: "You're damn right we did!" Buick: "You guys are brilliant! And which vehicle do you recommend to us for cannibalization?" Cadillac: "Just walk down the hall and grab the VUE. It's not like those Saturn guys need it any more." Buick: "Hey thanks again for the great advice. We'll let you know how things turn out." Cadillac: "Um...that's really not necessary."

how many badges is this mediocre car going to wear in its already-too-long life time?

I don't know, in the picture above it has a Toyota appearance. Maybe people will pay the premium.

I thought that Buick was above this copying rubbish: I expected it of GM, but am disappointed Buick is doing it

I just traded in my last GM car, but still hope the company can turn it around. The current vue is not that great, the fuel economy is terrible and shouldn't become a Buick without some serious upgrades, The plug in hybrid system is a good start.

Come on GM, stop rebadging and come up with some new cars

You know, ever since the "New GM" came out of bankrupcy, having shed a lot of weight, i was optimistic. I thought that some new era would come in for GM, that it would stop the dumb rebadging it did for decades, that it would be smarter. That it would create some quality, unique cars. I was dissapointed: the technology of the plug-in system will be extremely expensive to the end user, for a mere 10 miles and a mediocre car. Then that rebadging idea... Why don't they seem to understand that Saturn failed because of cars like that? And now they want to use the SAME CAR to "rebuild buick"? I think i can guess who's gonna die next...

too right its cars like this that are slowly digging buick's grave

when will fritz henderson actually realise that it is cars like this that were one of the reasons why GM went bankrupt? he says hes not a fan of rebadging, make up your mind!

Im going out on a limb here I know but the Opel based Vue just came out and is in fact a commendable small SUV in comparison to its competition. GM has been working on the plug-in hybrid Vue for some time now and they would waste serious cash if they just let it die. Its not going to be cheap and therefore putting it under the Chevy tent will not work so Buick it is. I think its the best move they can make, the question is will it work? I have my doubts but I dont blame them for trying.