A few days ago, Buick officially released a set of Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV official pictures, as a plug-in hybrid version of Buick GL8, the new car adopts SAIC-GM's new generation of PHEV intelligent electric plug-in hybrid system, CLTC comprehensive range of 1370 kilometers, while the new car will be upgraded in terms of intelligence and comfort. It is reported that the new car will be officially unveiled on April 24, "Buick Brand Day".
Specifically, the Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV adopts a large-size front grille design, and the headlight group is a split shape, and the momentum of the front face is still very sufficient. The side and rear are the conventional design of MPVs, with side sliding doors and continuous taillights.
In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV are 5219/1878/1807mm, and the wheelbase is 3088mm. The size is not much different from the fuel version, and there will be no problems with space performance. In addition, the new car will also be available in 6-seater and 7-seater versions for consumers to choose from.
In terms of power, the Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV will be equipped with a 1.5T hybrid engine with a Miller cycle, with a comprehensive power of 292kW and a comprehensive torque of 580N·m, a CLTC comprehensive range of 1370 kilometers, and an acceleration time of 15%, as a reference, the current Buick GL8 Luzun has a 0-100 acceleration of 9.8 seconds. In addition, the car has fast charging and slow charging interfaces.
As an evergreen tree in the domestic MPV market, the Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV can be said to be long overdue. At present, a large number of new energy models have poured into the domestic MPV market, which have good performance in terms of space, comfort, intelligence, science and technology, etc., bringing consumers more and better experience.
Among these models, the Denza D9 is the strongest, and it has surpassed the Buick GL8 in sales, which makes the Buick GL8 feel pressure. After all, at present, Buick cars are not performing well in the domestic market, and Buick GL8 is the cash cow in its lineup.
You must know that in the domestic automobile market, most of the audience of MPVs are either wealthy families or company cars. Among them, the commercial attributes of Buick GL8 are very strong, such as "800 kilometers to get the official seal", "no matter how fast you drive on the highway, there is also a GL8 that can overtake you from the side, because he is in a hurry to pick up the boss" and other stalks, which shows that GL8 is still very famous in this field.
For private customers, they naturally want a more comfortable and safe experience, and in the context of electrification and intelligence, they also value this aspect of functionality and are willing to try new things. Therefore, models such as the VOYAH Dreamer and Denza D9 quickly opened up the market, while for the fuel-only GL8, it was a missed opportunity.
Of course, although the Buick GL8 has lost the top position of MPV sales, the overall performance is not bad, and the gap between it and Denza D9 in sales is not large, which is considered the first echelon. The arrival of the Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV will further improve the product system of Buick GL8 and enhance its competitiveness.