In the 6- and 7-seat family car market, buick GL8 ranks among the top with monthly sales of more than 10,000 units, while the monthly sales of Honda Odyssey and Alexon models that are benchmarked with GL8 can only stabilize at a few thousand, and there is still a big gap. In fact, in addition to the joint venture models, independent car companies have also launched a number of models in the 6-7 seat family car market, such as Trumpchi M8 can also have thousands of monthly sales, Wuling Capgemini has also achieved monthly sales of 10,000 vehicles, which seems to pose a certain degree of threat to the status of GL8. So, from the perspective of a family car, which is more suitable for the GL8 and Capgemini?
In fact, GL8 and Capgemini are not the same level of models, it can be seen that GL8 is positioned in the medium and large family car market, Capgemini is positioned in the compact family car market, so the price of these two cars is not the same, GL8 is to cut into the market at a starting price of 232,900 yuan, Capgemini is to cut into the market at a price of 85,800 yuan, and Capgemini's power model - Capgemini 280T, the top price is only more than 120,000 yuan, in other words, the cost of mentioning an entry-level GL8, You can already buy two top-of-the-line Capgemini 280Ts.
Wuling Capgemini 280T
Buick GL8
In terms of size, the GL8 has 5238 (5219)/1878/1776 (1800) mm three circumferences, as well as a 3088mm wheelbase, and provides 4 seats, 6 seats, 7 seats three layouts, and brings more spacious space. Among them, the 4-seat layout model and the 6-seat layout model, only one configuration, priced at 53.39 and 469,900 yuan respectively, provides "first-class" seats, multi-layer soundproof glass, privacy glass, etc., the seat also provides heating, massage, ventilation and other functions, generally acting as a "nanny car" or "boss car", in and out of major business places.
In addition, GL8's more people-friendly models, or 7-seat layout, however, this type of model is also according to different configurations, is gradually subdivided into a variety of models, like the entry model priced at 232,900 yuan, it provides simple fabric seats, similar to "first class" seats, privacy glass, soundproof glass and other configurations, are not provided, therefore, in order to choose a good model configuration of GL8, or to put the budget looser.
Capgemini 280T has a 4875/1880/1700mm circumference, 2800mm wheelbase, compared to the size of the GL8, the size of the Capgemini 280T is at a disadvantage, however, this does not affect the actual practical space of Capgemini. As you can see, the Capgemini 280T offers a 6-seat layout of 2+2+2, in which the seats in the third row can be folded and hidden, and can also be transformed into a trunk when not in use. The first two rows of seats are similar in thickness, the wrapping after sitting is good, and the seat backrests of the first and second rows can be laid flat, allowing Capgemini to have its own double bed.
The second row of seats of the Capgemini 280T comes with leg rests, slide rails, combined with a flat backrest, and the seat belt is designed at the back of the seat, which can fit the human body even if the seat is placed as a single bed. In addition, the main driver's seat of the Capgemini 280T supports heating, provides 6 individual air-conditioning outlets, and has multiple layers of soundproof glass, so the actual ride comfort of the Capgemini 280T is still good.
As for the power, the GL8 comes standard with a 2.0T engine, supplemented by a 48V light mix system, matching the 9AT gearbox, bringing a maximum power of 237 horsepower, and the actual fuel consumption is generally more than 9L. Capgemini 280T is equipped with a new 1.5T engine, matched with a simulated 8-speed CVT transmission, bringing a maximum power of 177 horsepower, and the actual fuel consumption is about 7-8L. Compared with the two, it can be found that the GL8 performance is 60 horsepower higher than the Capgemini 280T book data, but the GL8 fuel consumption is much higher.
Summary: Can 6, 7 seats in the household car market to achieve stable monthly sales of more than 10,000 vehicles, gl8 quality will not be bad, and through the analysis of the car's configuration, size, power point of view, spend more than 200,000 yuan to start with low-end GL8 as a family car, it seems that some are not cost-effective, but with the improvement of model configuration, the price is also increasing, and the high configuration GL8 is used as a family car, the cost of the car is higher, and the material is underused. In contrast, Capgemini 280T, in the competition with GL8, combined with the car's product strength corresponding to the top price of less than 130,000 yuan, you can find that the comprehensive cost performance of Capgemini 280T is not bad, and it also has a very practical performance at the household level.