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Future Buick Roadmaster Wagon.

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After featuring an illustration of a possible new Buick Roadmaster sedan a few days ago, let’s take a look at what a new wagon version could look like.

The last Buick Roadmaster Wagon was produced back in 1996. And maybe it’s time for a new one. It seems these last-generation models have been pretty popular in the used car market these days.

The Roadmaster was one of Buick‘s most famous models and started life in 1936. It wasn’t produced all the way to 1996 without any interruptions. As there was no Roadmaster produced in 1944 and 1945. And especially, the name was discontinued after 1958. Production started again for one last generation from 1991 to 1996.

After 33 years, the Buick Roadmaster returned in 1991 and shared its B-body platform with the Chevrolet Caprice sedan and wagon. As well as the Oldsmobile custom cruiser. The Cadillac version of these cars used a slightly different D-body platform.

Sales were pretty impressive in 1992, with over 70,000 sold. However, by 1996, that number had gone down to 21,500. GM discontinued the whole thing. By then, large sedans weren’t a thing anymore. And huge wagons like the Roadmaster were already being replaced by large SUVs.

Still, it seems that after almost 30 years, more people are getting tired of SUVs. A large wagon would be quite refreshing these days.

GM has a very versatile Ultium platform already used on many vehicles of different sizes. An Ultium-based large Buick wagon wouldn’t seem to be an impossible thing to do. Especially since the Chinese market loves Buick. and has nothing against new wagons, with many currently offered.

I also think Buick could offer something sleeker and better-looking than the new Enclave we have over here. Which to me seems like a step back from the previous generation.

A 3-row large “wagon-type” luxurious vehicle could be a way for Buick to offer something a bit different. GM just unveiled a brand new sedan model for the Chinese market called the Electra L7. An SUV and a minivan will soon follow. However, they did show a really nice sports wagon concept last year. So why not…

PS: Sorry, but this is a repost from a few days ago. Something went wrong with the original post and it needed to be republished…

Conversation 14 comments

  1. Road master name was very dependable, like the cop cars only now Buick is built all over the world. Now that China makes better cars, they probably won’t sell many at all and that’s what keeps it’s name alive. Don’t ever see a market for stationwagons ever again. Maybe it’s time to retire the name and revive Pontiac.

  3. I never imagined I’d want to own a station wagon, but this is a really gorgeous car!

  4. I would love to go for a cross country drive in one of these! I bet it be smooth as hell

  5. My daughter had a 96 in mint condition with the LT1 engine…it was like driving a 300hp sofa.

  7. Uhg! The design lacks imagination. Snippets from other cars. The Buick Roadmaster used to represent strength, reliability and stature. There are plenty of these edgy space ship designs coming along already. How about something that has a bit of ground clearance while maintaining the classic lines and curves that instill a sense of long term pride. Lastly, can they possibly keep it within the budget of middle class Americans?

  8. Would love to see them come back I had two of them one with a matching trailer wish I could show you the pictures

  9. I own a 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire wagon and it’s the bomb,345 horse powers

  10. Grandma had the last year in 96′. Talk about the lil ol lady from Pasadena! That car would lay serious rubber well through second gear! Beautiful wagon!

  12. Ya I love all things wagons/manuals 01 S4 Avant manual, 07 S4 Avant manual, 11 CTS V wagon manual sold it in 2021 I wish I never sold it. I want a new one.

  14. When can one be ordered, sport model with a corvette 6.2 ltr high performance engine, all wheel drive?

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