1995 Buick XP2000 Concept

The Buick XP2000 was assembled in 1995 by General Motor's Australian division Holden. It was shown at the North American International, Chicago, and Los Angeles auto show.

General Motors envisioned a re-badged Commodore for the Buick lineup and thus, the project was born. It was known as 'GMX 127' or 'Project 127' and work began in 1994 and was completed by 1995. Power was sourced from a naturally aspirated Holden V8 engine that displaced 5.0-liters and was paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The wheelbase measured 115.9-inches and had an overall length of 193.7-inches. Ultimately, the project was scrapped due to financial concerns.

Along with being a Holden built for the North American market and wearing a Buick badge, the XP-2000 showcased numerous internal technologies aimed at improving comfort and safety. Among the technological amenities were keyless entry, sectioned climate control, a navigation system, voice recognition, heads-up display, lane keep assist (of sorts), and automated seat and mirror adjustment. Among the significant safety features were eight airbags.

By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2000