# Suicide Door Hybrids The Buick Envision Debuts at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick-envision References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/18/buick-envision-concept-touches-down-in-shanghai/) & [gm](http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/buick/?adv=86814&k_clickid=2341760e-37c9-4bc8-1a19-00000d682d5d) [Buick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-e5) has pulled the covers off of their latest concept SUV at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show. The Buick [Envision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick-envision-1) is a hybrid SUV with a sleek design tailored specifically to Chinese drivers. For some odd reason Buick is an extremely popular brand over in China. As such it only makes sense that they would design a [sleek and slim SUV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaa-mobility) specifically for the Chinese market. The Buick Envision is powered by "a 2.0-liter direct-injection gasoline engine coupled to two electric motors and an eight-speed automatic gearbox." One of the coolest and most future-forward features of this car (besides its suicide doors) is its rear-roof solar panels created to help recharge the battery on-the-go. Of course, like all good things you'll have to wait sometime for the Buick Envision to appear even as a physical concept. Still, with a body that good-looking, the wait should be well worth it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Suvs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of hybrid SUVs that cater to specific market demands. - **Solar-powered Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating solar panels into vehicles to enhance energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional fuel sources. - **Chinese Automotive Market:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing vehicles tailored to the unique preferences and needs of the Chinese automotive market. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry through the development of hybrid and solar-powered vehicles. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry by integrating solar panels into different applications, such as vehicles. - **Market Research:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in market research to understand and cater to the specific preferences and demands of different automotive markets, such as China. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chinese Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-e5.md) - [Galactic Electric Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit.md) - [Opulent Americana EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-model-l100-concept.md) - [Bespoke Electric Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sollei-concept.md) - [Electric Off-Road Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity.md) - [Women-Centric Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick-envision-1.md) - [Inviting Curvaceous Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-neolun-concept.md) - [Sleek American EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-star-concept-vehicle.md)