The first impression of most people on Wuling Capgemini may be the first model of Wuling Global Silver Label, but for Capgemini users, the "Wuling Version GL8" is the most impressive impression left on them, because its pioneering concept of a large four-seater family car does have similarities with the Buick GL8. However, after all, the prices of Wuling Capgemini and Buick GL8 are not equal, so it is still far-fetched to compare Capgemini with Buick GL8. However, since there is the title of "Wuling Version GL8", it shows that Capgemini does have superiority. It just so happens that the Wuling Capgemini 280T has just been listed, so let's take it and the Buick GL8 to see what is the gap between them.
(Wuling Capgemini 280T)
(Buick GL8)
The just-launched Wuling Capgemini 280T top-end has a guide price of 125,800, while the Buick GL8 entry-level model has a guide price of 232,900. Therefore, from the price point of view alone, the difference between the two cars is nearly 110,000. So in terms of product strength, what are the gaps between the two cars?
The styling is different, but the style of the two cars is not the same. The overall shape of Capgemini 280T is relatively young and fashionable, and the design of large-size grille, slender body waist line and suspension roof are all elements that are closer to the aesthetics of young consumers. However, the shape of the Buick GL8 is more commercial and calm, and the lines of the whole vehicle are relatively straight, creating a visual effect of four levels and eight stability, which is one of the reasons why the Buick GL8 can become a mainstream commercial vehicle.
The interior of the two cars is also different, Capgemini 280T interior is dark matching, and the addition of piano paint material, so the entire central control looks more coordinated and classy. At the same time, its 10.25-inch central control screen is also equipped with the Ling OS Lingxi system, which supports continuous speech recognition. The interior of Buick GL8 is a symmetrical design, the color matching is more visually impactful, although the material is mainly plastic, it still has a good texture. However, its Internet of Vehicles performance is slightly worse, and its fluency and functionality are not as good as the Capgemini 280T.
The real source of the "Wuling version of GL8" is actually because the two cars have similarities in terms of space. In terms of size, the Capgemini 280T's length, width and height of 4875x1880x1700mm and wheelbase of 2800mm are obviously not an order of magnitude compared to the Buick GL8's length, width and height of 5238x1878x1776mm, and wheelbase of 3088mm. But they have something in common in terms of the flexibility of the mid-row seats, and if you look at the Capgemini 280T from the perspective of a 120,000-class family car, it actually has some advantages.
The Capgemini 280T's mid-row independent seat is not the same as the one in the same price range, as it features leg rest and left-right sliding in addition to supporting front and rear and backrest adjustments. On this basis, since the third row seats of the Capgemini 280T support hidden reclining, its mid-row independent seats can move a long distance, up to a maximum of more than 0.5 meters. The middle seat of the Buick GL8 is only a high-end model that supports waist adjustment and leg rest adjustment, and does not support left and right sliding, and its third row of seats cannot be hidden after being reclined. So in contrast, the Capgemini 280T seat is more flexible.
As for the core three major parts, the Capgemini 280T is equipped with a more powerful 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 130kW and a maximum torque of 290N·m, which is a medium and high level in the category of 1.5T engines. The 2.0T engine equipped with the Buick GL8 has a maximum power of 174kW and a maximum torque of 350N·m, which is larger in displacement and the parameters are naturally better. However, the fuel consumption of the 2.0T engine is also higher, so how to choose depends on the user himself.
In terms of other configurations, Capgemini 280T performance has basically reached the mainstream level, such as driver assistance systems, 360-degree panoramic images, multi-layer soundproof glass, etc. It is equipped. If it is a low-end Buick GL8, the configuration performance is really not as good as the capgemini 280T top model, but from the middle of the model is the Buick GL8 has more say, such as rear seat memory, front heating and electric adjustment have appeared.
Comprehensive comparison, in fact, we can see that There is indeed a difference in product strength between The Wuling Capgemini 280T and the Buick GL8, after all, the price is there. But it is not difficult to find that Capgemini 280T's spatial flexibility does have advantages, not to lose the Buick GL8, in addition, compared to the old model, its power performance and intelligent car networking improvement is also clearly visible, although the power can not be compared with the GL8, but the Internet of Vehicles has advantages. Therefore, in my opinion, if the budget is only 120,000 or 30,000, Capgemini is still worth starting, do you think?