# Flagship Sedan Concepts The Buick Avenir Concept was Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-01-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick-avenir References: [ca.autoblog](http://ca.autoblog.com/2015/01/13/buick-avenir-concept-detroit-2015/) & [buick](http://www.buick.com/) The [Buick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit) Avenir, a concept for a flagship sedan with integrated technology, was featured at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The car is a gorgeous evolution of the auto-makers design principals. The progressive new form includes a long hood and short deck, along with signature features such as the waterfall grille. Though incredibly forward-thinking, the new design direction (particularly the hood and cornered stance of the wheels) also pays homage to past, historical models, such the Riviera. Inside, a curvaceous dashboard, featuring a 12-inch touchscreen, mimics the dynamic silhouette of the car's exterior. A wooden console contrasts nicely with the rest of the car's fine leather upholstery. Additional features of the Buick Avenir include a LED exterior lighting, a next-generation [V-6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granturismo) engine equipped with Active Fuel Management and [OnStar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onstar-connected-services) 4G LTE. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Integrated Technology Sedans:** Designing flagship sedans with integrated technology solutions for enhanced digital experiences can revolutionize the car industry. - **Evolutionary Design Principals:** Incorporating innovative design principals that pay homage to past historical models while maintaining a modern flare can yield big wins in the car industry. - **Next Generation Engine Technology:** Innovative approaches to engine technology such as Active Fuel Management can help propel the car industry forward with cleaner yet more powerful engines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry could benefit from focusing on flagship sedans with integrated technology solutions for enhanced digital experiences. - **Design:** Incorporating innovative design solutions that pay homage to past historical models while maintaining a modern flare in flagship sedans can be a key differentiator for companies working in the design industry. - **Engineering:** Developing next generation engine technology solutions for the automotive industry, such as Active Fuel Management, is a significant disruptive innovation opportunity for the Engineering industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit.md) - [Sleek American EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-star-concept-vehicle.md) - [Galactic Electric Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra.md) - [Opulent Americana EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-model-l100-concept.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Electric Off-Road Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity.md) - [Streamlined Digital EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept.md) - [New Energy Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next.md) - [Inviting Curvaceous Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-neolun-concept.md)