Under the two-child, three-child policy, more and more consumers will have more trips when traveling, higher demand for driving, cars, SUVs are no longer enough to meet people's needs, more practical MPV has gradually become the darling of the market.
In 2021 alone, there will be a number of mid-to-high-end MPVs listed or exposed in the domestic market, such as Kia Kahua, Toyota Xena, Hyundai Kutus, the new Honda Odyssey/Alexandria, Lantu Dreamer, and the new GAC Trumpchi M8. In 2022, there will be more car companies entering the MPV field, bringing more MPV models, and the MPV market will completely change from blue ocean to red ocean.
It is worth mentioning that these MPVs were regarded as strong competitors of Buick GL8 at the beginning of the listing, but the result? From January to November, the statistics of the Gaz Automotive Research Institute can clearly see that in the field of high-end MPV, Buick GL8 is still alone, and sales seem to be unaffected, and even its November sales have increased significantly, both month-on-month and year-on-year. So what is the magic of GL8, which can still maintain sales growth and stabilize its own position in the face of various opponents? With all kinds of questions, the travel bureau chose to visit the Buick GL8 this time.
Calm appearance without aging Size is difficult to find opponents
Entering the exhibition hall is a 2022 GL8 ES Luzun that has been ordered, as an annual remodeled model, GL8 Luzun continues its classic design in terms of styling design, such as the front face flying wing chrome strip, blackened grille, stable and heavy LED headlight group, etc., with a strong business color. Chrome trim strips used in many places on the front face make the GL8 ES Luzun no less fashionable than any MPV model.
GL8 ES Lu Zun side is a more square structure, the side of the multi-line design looks very smooth, so that the side body looks like a good sense of extension, with the naked eye to see the body looks longer and more atmospheric. The large blackened window design and the hidden C/D pillar design, after being matched with the chrome decoration of the roof, create the feeling of a suspended roof, making the car look good in terms of sporty fashion.
It is worth mentioning that GL8 ES Luzun Smart Luxury and above are equipped with dual electric side sliding doors, and the business class on the road is also equipped with a right electric sliding door in addition to the lowest comfort type.
As an MPV, the size is definitely something that needs to be talked about carefully, the GL8 land business class has a maximum length, width and height of 5238mm 1878mm1800mm; GL8 Avenir Evia length, width and height maximum is 5219mm1878mm1799mm; GL8 ES Luzun length and width is up to 5219mm1878mm1805mm, and the wheelbase of all three series models is 3088mm. In terms of size data, the models that do not even have a five-meter length of Elishen and Odyssey are not the opponents of the GL8 at all, and the length of the Xena and Jiahua five meters is not enough to see in front of the GL8.
The name of business class on land has no moisture
For an MPV, space can be said to be the most concerned place for consumers. Since the ES Lu Zun in the showroom has been ordered, I chose GL8 Land Business Class for interior shooting. Even if the onshore business class is lower than the ES Luzun and Avia versions, it has no intention of compromising in terms of interior space.
Gl8 land business class interior looks not old at all, the sense of layering is distinct, which is related to the GL8 is more willing to use materials, the interior is equipped with a 12-inch high-definition touch screen, is to take into account the sense of luxury and technology. It is worth mentioning that the GL8 central control area buttons are touch-type, there will be obvious vibration feedback after touching, and the sense of technology is created well, which is also the consistent style of the General Group in design. There is no partition between the main passenger seats in the front row, but there is a small aisle between the main driver and the co-driver, and the cup holder is put into a hidden storage compartment, which is also a major feature of the GL8.
GL8 generous luxury space I think there is no need to say much, sitting on it will not feel cramped feeling at all, will feel really comfortable, the seat filling is very thick, wrapping is strong, seat adjustment can even be adjusted to almost pure flat, lying on the luxurious and comfortable feeling directly into the heart. In addition, the GL8 also has two independent sunroofs, when you lie in the second row of seats at night or sit in the third row of seats looking up at the stars, you will feel the SUV is difficult to bring you a wonderful experience, the name of the land business class can be said to be water-free.
48V light mix system support No preferential price also needs to be increased
In terms of power, all models of the Buick GL8 family are equipped with a new generation of intelligent drive system composed of the eighth-generation Ecotec 2.0T variable cylinder turbo engine, the 9-speed HYDRA-MATIC intelligent transmission and the 48V light hybrid system, and the 48V light hybrid technology can realize the functions of brake energy recovery and agile start and stop, ensuring the smooth power output of the new car and better fuel economy.
However, in terms of intelligence, the GL8 three series models are slightly different, GL8 land business class is equipped with Buick eConnect 2.0 intelligent interconnection technology, while ES Luzun and Ivia are all equipped with Buick eConnect 3.0 intelligent interconnection technology, with a more advanced intelligent driving assistance system, equipped with a high-definition 360 ° panoramic image system and many other intelligent driving assistance configurations with high frequency and use scenarios, as well as V2X intelligent transportation technology.
In terms of price, Buick GL8 after 22 years of development, five generations of innovation, and now the Buick GL8 family owns the Buick GL8 Avenir Avenir family, GL8 ES Lu Zun and GL8 land business class three series, for three different travel scenarios, GL8 Avonir Aivia family mainly high-end luxury, a total of three models on sale, priced at 463,900-533,900 yuan; GL8 ES Luzun is the main business travel, a total of six models in hand, The price is 317,900-417,900 yuan; GL8 land business class, although the name is business class, is also very suitable for family users, and the price range is 232,900-329,900 yuan. It is worth mentioning that the Buick GL8 is the only model of GM Group in the Chinese market that does not have preferential treatment and even needs to be increased. It is understood that the Chongqing area needs to install 20,000 yuan of decoration to order the land business class series models in full, but this price is much better than the Toyota Sai Na often adds 40,000 or 50,000 yuan.
Buick GL8 as the perennial top of the MPV sales list, has always been a popular model favored by consumers, after this visit, GL8 can always become the biggest competitor of many MPV, I think it is not that GL8 is too powerful, but the same level of MPV models set off well.