That doesn't tell you where the platform originated. Technically, yes, it is GM, but specifically, GM's Euro-branch, Opel/Vauxhall.
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While I respect your view on it, I'm going to disagree. I'm not a big fan of rain-sensors myself. First, if the sensors mess up during an automated car wash, it can cause real problems (some vehicles have an on/off switch for that to disable the system). Second, it's fine if the glass is otherwise clean, with only water droplets on it....it won't harm the glass. But, if, as with many windshields most of the time, you have got even small amounts of dust, dirt, salt, small tree/branch droppings, bird/insect-droppings, etc, on it, and then a few raindrops fall and trigger the sensors, those sensors will start rubbing and abrading the dirt and contaminents against the glass as the wipers start going back and forth. The result can be fine arc-shaped lines and scratches to appear in the glass...which gradually build up with time. That's also why it's important to replace wiper blades regularly, to have good rubber on the blades that has not deteriorated and become abrasive.
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Buick is a GM product.. I don't give a rats behind where the design came from, it is built by GM, therefore it is a GM product. end of story.
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Take the old Cadillac Cimarron, for existence. Yes, it had the Cadillac wreath-and-crest on the hood and trunk, but what was it in reality?....a redone Chevy J-car Cavalier with a wheezy, carburated 81 HP four that wouldn't get out of its own way.
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So basically this Avenir thing is like the GMC Denali, a clever way to get you to pay a few thousand dollars more for a bit of chrome trim, big wheels, and fake wood. At least with the Denali you get the big 6.2 liter V8 vs the standard 5.3 V8 in your regular Suburban/Yukon/Tahoe/Silverado/Sierra. The Avenir line, looks like they're selling the same engines as the base models.