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Buick could return sedans to the U.S. as GM rethinks strategy

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General Motors is considering bringing Buick sedans back to the American market, potentially using the Alpha platform. Learn about the shift from crossovers.
Michael Powers, Editor

General Motors is considering bringing Buick sedans back to the American market. If approved, this would mark a significant shift for the brand, which currently sells only crossovers in the United States.

According to sources, the new vehicle could be built on the second-generation Alpha platform. This architecture also underpins Cadillac sedans, including the upcoming Cadillac CT5. Production would likely take place at the Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan.

If the project gets the green light, it would be the first Buick sedan in the U.S. since the Regal was discontinued in 2020. Since then, the brand has focused on crossovers like the Encore GX, Envision, and Enclave, following broader market trends.

However, the landscape is gradually shifting. Research indicates that some younger buyers in the U.S. are showing renewed interest in traditional passenger cars. Teens and new drivers are increasingly opting for sedans over larger SUVs and trucks.

Meanwhile, Buick continues to sell sedans actively in global markets. The brand holds a particularly strong position in China, where its lineup includes the Verano Pro, Regal, LaCrosse, and Electra L7.

No final decision has been made about launching a new sedan in the U.S. Nonetheless, the discussion of such a project suggests that GM is reevaluating the role of traditional passenger cars in its North American strategy.