Recently, the driving line of sight learned from the official that the cumulative sales of SAIC-GM Buick GL8 in the domestic market exceeded 1.5 million vehicles, so far, Buick GL8 has been in China for 22 years. In this 22 years, the Buick GL8 has undergone 3 generations, each of which has brought higher configurations and more refined designs.
Since entering the country, Buick GL8 has maintained a good sales performance. Not only is it widely used in many commercial receptions, it is also widely purchased in government offices, and now it is also chosen by more and more families.
The first Buick GL8 was produced in 1999 when the model was divided into the standard wheelbase GL8 2.5, while the long wheelbase version was called GL8 First Land. The first model was produced until 2016, and although the appearance of the model after 2005 has changed compared to the previous model, it is exactly the same in chassis and design, in addition to upgrading the configuration.
In the automotive market at that time, most of the models were mainly concentrated in the field of cars, but at that time, cars also appeared in a small number of homes and institutions, not to mention MPV models for business. MPV models are also not as dazzling as they are now, and there is direct competition in the market. Models such as the Buick GL8 and the Mercedes-Benz VITO have become representatives of MPV models. However, the MPV model was not optimistic about the market at that time, or it can be said that the Chinese market is relatively unfamiliar with the MPV model. The appearance of the Buick GL8 in the first few years of entering the country did not perform very smoothly,
With the passage of time, domestic consumers have discovered that MPV models cannot be replaced by cars in some aspects, and gradually discovered the "fragrance" of MPV models. As a tool for official travel, the car has gradually shown its inadequacy, its carrying capacity is limited, and it is difficult to receive and need secretaries, assistants and other personnel to join. Subsequently, the Buick GL8 gradually entered people's field of vision, and the Buick GL8 at that time was not only more excellent in comfort than other models, but also extremely cost-effective for its popular Chinese MPV market.
The second generation buick GL8 was born in 2010, and during the period 2010-2016, the first generation was sold at the same time as the second generation. The second generation of the model has undergone essential changes, first of all, in the appearance, the rounded shape with a straight waterfall grille, in the body part is also a large number of silver chrome trim for decoration, bringing a more good sense of refinement. The front of the car is equipped with willow leaf headlights on both sides, a smoother side and a side waistline that reflects the sense of movement, and the rear is designed with LED taillights to make it look more atmospheric.
For such a new design, the full posture and towering engine compartment also had the title of "fat head fish" at that time. Powertrains are available in two powertrains, the 2.4LDVVT Ecotec four-cylinder and the 3.0-litre V6 engine, with a drivetrain mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The most important thing is that in terms of interior, the body length has been increased from 5100mm to 5265mm, and the increased length is mainly concentrated in the second row of use space, and the body height has increased from 1729mm to 1800mm, which is more comfortable for the inside of the car and provides more spacious head space. The seats are officially known as the Capatain Chair. The size of the headrest has been increased, the material is softer, and it is also fitted with genuine leather. The seats are provided to be reclined, and the addition of leg drag also allows the second row of passengers to relax during long rides.
Fast forward to 2017, the third generation of buick GL8 was born, this generation of models has a deeper definition of luxury and comfort. At present, the models on sale are divided into land business class, ES Luzun and Avenir, the three levels represent different levels of luxury, but also for people with different needs to provide different configuration divisions, which captures the needs of consumers with different needs of the car, but also more take into account the family.
The biggest difference from the previous generation is that the third-generation Buick GL8 is fully equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine and provides a 48V light hybrid system. Among them, the engine can output a maximum power of 174 kW, the peak torque of 350 N· m, the transmission system is matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission, the drive form is the front drive.
In the middle of this year, Buick GL8 still showed a steady upward trend in sales, according to statistics, from January to November, Buick GL8 series models sold a total of 149,175 units, an increase of 9% year-on-year. Among the more than 300,000 medium and large luxury MPV, GL8 sales accounted for nearly 43%.
Buick GL8 has been working in the Chinese market for 22 years, and the current market demand of Chinese consumers can be said to have reached a very high degree of understanding, in the face of the needs of different groups of people, Buick GL8 is also carrying out targeted model launch. The insistence on business vehicles has also laid the foundation for it in the Chinese market step by step.