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Buick Attacks the Compacts

After Lexus, now it’s Buick’s turn to have a piece of the premium compact pie.

Today, the General Motors subsidiary revealed the first glimpse of the Avant Concept on the GMLab site, revealing a luxury compact with the "Made in the USA" label.

Designers did not skimp when it came to innovation. The doors can open conventionally, but when parked in a tight spot, the doors can slide forward, laterally.

If the driver is alone, he/she can be situated (seat, steering column and pedals) in the centre of the cabin. When there is a passenger, the driver can slide back to the left in traditional fashion.

The roof is glass, but comes equipped with a technology called "micro pergola," which allows for a clear or an opaque view.

Ultimately, GM’s latest project comes at a time when the company must innovate to overcome crisis. Hopefully, the car will one day be seen on the streets.