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The only thing that can surpass the GL8 is the green GL8, and the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will defend its kingship

author:Civil and military lanes

On April 24, 2024, with the theme of "Winning Thousands of Miles Away", the Buick brand of SAIC-GM ushered in the 2024 Brand Day and released the new luxury business class of long-range plug-in hybrid - the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV, opening a new chapter in the new energy market of Buick GL8. The new car will be available in two cockpit layouts, six seats and seven seats, with a total of three configurations and four models, all of which are Avia versions, with prices ranging from 359,900 yuan to 419,900 yuan.

The only thing that can surpass the GL8 is the green GL8, and the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will defend its kingship

Relying on the advantages of SAIC-GM's new energy full-link complete system, combined with Buick's unique deep understanding of MPV, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV is the first to be equipped with SAIC-GM's new generation PHEV intelligent electric plug-in hybrid system, which has the longest comprehensive cruising range in the same class, and has made breakthroughs and upgrades in luxury design, comfortable space, intelligent experience, etc., with the attitude of "the strongest luxury plug-in hybrid MPV", once again defining the new standard of MPV travel in the era of intelligent electric vehicles, and defending GL8's position as the king of the MPV market.

The only thing that can surpass the GL8 is the green GL8, and the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will defend its kingship

With the release of the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV, Buick also showed its planning and layout of pure electric MPV at the brand day. With the continuous empowerment of new pure electric technologies such as CTP battery architecture, quasi-900V high-voltage platform, 5C rate battery cells, solid-state batteries, and silicon carbide electric drives, Buick MPV will continue to make breakthroughs and evolve. The GL8 pure electric MPV concept car unveiled this time will represent a new height in the pure electric MPV industry, and in the near future, together with the Century CENTURY, GL8 Luzun PHEV, GL8 ES Luzun, and GL8 Land Business Class, it will bring consumers a luxurious, comfortable and comfortable full-scene MPV experience with multiple drive forms covering fuel, plug-in hybrid, and pure electric and intelligent driving technology.

Zhuang Jingxiong, General Manager of SAIC-GM, said: "The R&D center focusing on Chinese users, the perfect new energy technology system and the forward-looking intelligent layout are the confidence of the Buick GL8 to achieve cross-era self-transcendence. Today, when entering the plug-in hybrid 2.0 era, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will once again defend its position as the king of MPV with the 'strongest luxury plug-in hybrid MPV'!"

Oriental aesthetics integrates scientific and technological details to show the "sense of decency" of courtesy

In terms of exterior styling, the new car integrates the meaning of oriental landscapes, modern aesthetics, and digital technology, and has its own momentum without publicity. The Avia's exclusive parametric mountain and sea contrast grille on the front face draws inspiration from nature, and interprets the order and layered beauty of mountains and seas through parametric three-dimensional extension and surface transformation. The through-type light curtain split headlights have a highly textured piano light curtain effect, 6 intelligent lighting modes make night driving more secure, and the rhythm of the light and snow flying lights sublimates the lighting etiquette again.

The only thing that can surpass the GL8 is the green GL8, and the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will defend its kingship

The club-style chrome trim on the side of the car presents a pure and rich visual effect, and the 18-inch 24-spoke aluminum alloy wheels highlight the exquisite and unique potential energy shape between movement and stillness with a smooth surface and rotating curved surface. Turning to the rear, the crystal clear LED through-type taillights are integrated with the orderly profile, showing a high degree of recognition.

The all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV has a golden body size of 5219×1878×1807mm and a wheelbase of 3088mm, which better matches the national standard parking space and brings the best solution for car use in the city center.

The only thing that can surpass the GL8 is the green GL8, and the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will defend its kingship

In addition, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV has many ingenious technological details. The integrated hidden door handle automatically pops up when the user approaches the vehicle, showing an elegant gift, and the ice-breaking power of more than 130N can ensure that it can still open normally in the frozen state in winter. Avia's exclusive Silver Wing Concierge Light Carpet is the world's first mass-produced large-width welcome light carpet based on high-precision MLA microlens array splicing technology, which can achieve a projection width of 900mm and a projection length of 2800mm, showing the sense of ritual of being at home. The only light-guided induction tailgate in the same class accurately recognizes the foot-pedaling, kicking, and foot-sweeping movements, and the response is more sensitive and the operation is more elegant.

MPV that "understands best" users, creating a "sense of comfort" that integrates body and mind

The cockpit of the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV adopts the new technology luxury design style, creating a comprehensive advanced luxury space, flexible layout and comfortable enjoyment. The innovative Smart Touch touchpad hides seat memory and other functional buttons in the brushed metal trim to express the aesthetic conception with intelligent technology, and the only concierge smart island in its class, through the industry's first hidden electronically controlled sliding unit, the front and rear sliding travel reaches up to 260mm, maximizing the front passage, and also convenient for rear passengers to use the island's built-in air conditioning and heating box, cup holder, wireless charging, etc., which is convenient and intimate.

The only thing that can surpass the GL8 is the green GL8, and the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will defend its kingship

The 15.6-inch rear cabin smart screen with ceiling design supports 5 levels of electric adjustment and 0-150° manual adjustment, which can have the best viewing angle regardless of sitting and lying position, and can be controlled by touch and Bluetooth remote control, and can be controlled by Wi-Fi connection, Android and iOS wireless screen projection, and with ecological application App download, to create a mobile video conference room and drive-in cinema. In addition, the only 13mm velvet wool carpet imported from Australia in its class, the top lining and A/B/C pillars are covered with delicate suede, and 128 colors of dynamic surround atmosphere lights create a luxurious and warm atmosphere atmosphere for the interior of the car.

Buick's reputation as a "chair factory" is far and wide, and the GL8 defines the comfort standard for MPVs. The new car is equipped with Nappa leather seats as standard, and the new Feather Aviation Seats in the second row are fully upgraded, with a comprehensive upgrade of the skeleton, material and function. The new thickened backrest fits the human body by nearly 90%, significantly reducing the feeling of falling between the backrest and the headrest. The class-leading Surflex slow-rebound comfort layer has a larger amount of depression and a stronger wrapping feeling, making it feel softer when sitting and more supportive when getting up. The composite layer of the seat is upgraded from 10mm ordinary sponge to 5mm silk cotton + 8mm breathable sponge, which is breathable and soft like silk. In terms of functions, six-way aviation headrests, four-way electric lumbar supports, electric leg rests, three-speed heating & ventilation, three-level adjustable 8-point massage and other functions are readily available to alleviate the fatigue of the journey in an all-round way.

The only thing that can surpass the GL8 is the green GL8, and the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will defend its kingship

The all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV is the only model in its class to offer a 6/7-seat layout, of which the 6-seater version of the third-row independent VIP seats can be electrically adjusted, and provide the same heating and ventilation functions as the first and second rows, creating a distinguished experience of "all seats are VIP", and the 7-seater version of the third-row seat backrest supports electric adjustment and folding, with a trunk volume of up to 1650L, and is also equipped with a multi-function trunk extension plate that can be adjusted in three heights, extending the space possibilities from the inside to the outside of the car. At the same time, the cabin is thoughtfully designed with more than 37 storage spaces with a total of 33.8 liters.

The Buick GL8's unrivaled quietness is also a consistent advantage, and the cabin of the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV has been upgraded again. The new car improves the air tightness of the whole vehicle, reduces and isolates wind noise by optimizing the exterior styling and applying acoustic glass of 5mm or more, reduces road noise by means of low flow resistance and high sound absorption headliner, and adopts the design of hydraulic damping suspension and exhaust active silencer valve to further improve the NVH quality of the drive system.

True performance, ultra-smooth, high intelligence, to achieve a full range of "calm feeling"

Focusing on the user experience in the era of intelligent electric vehicles, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV is equipped with SAIC-GM's new generation PHEV intelligent plug-in hybrid system, which directly addresses the user pain points of current plug-in hybrid products such as "reduced power shortage, inconsistent driving quality, and battery safety risks", and has become a new benchmark for plug-in hybrid MPVs with the technical advantages of "true performance, ultra-smoothness, and high safety". The new car has a combined power of 292kW and a combined torque of 580Nm, a CLTC comprehensive range of up to 1,370km, and an acceleration of 7.8 seconds to 100 km/h and 5.2 seconds to 80-120 km/h. In addition, the new car also provides a 3.3kW external discharge function, which is compatible with common electrical appliances and tools, and is developed in accordance with the national standard, so that outdoor electricity is more assured.

The only thing that can surpass the GL8 is the green GL8, and the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will defend its kingship

The powerful performance of the new generation of PHEV intelligent plug-in hybrid system comes from the newly developed exclusive physical architecture and control architecture - the new generation of plug-in hybrid electric drive unit developed by Pan Asia Automotive Technology Center adopts nearly 50 new patented technologies of electric drive and electromechanical coupling, and leads the industry in multiple dimensions such as peak motor torque density and full-speed cycle life. The new generation of plug-in hybrid battery can realize the whole life cycle of fast-charging battery without lithium separation, has the industry's highest 3300 cycle life, and has 360-degree multiple safety protection, becoming the "ceiling" of plug-in hybrid battery safety and life; The 1.5T hybrid engine adopts a deep Miller high-efficiency combustion system to achieve 11% fuel economy improvement and a larger high-efficiency zone, while having the strongest power performance of 1.5T in the same class of plug-in hybrid; with the cooperation of the industry-leading triple AI intelligent control algorithm, it can combine multiple energy sources, The hardware system with multiple power flows is maximized to ensure that the acceleration performance, driving quality and battery safety are consistently excellent in all scenarios and life cycles, truly achieving "one-stop work in all working conditions".

In order to meet the needs of consumers for smart travel, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV is equipped with a fully upgraded VCS intelligent cockpit, which can upgrade the AI large model intelligent voice assistant through OTA. In addition, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV adds iKey mobile key, which fully supports mainstream smartphones with the top 6 market shares such as Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO, and Honor, so as to achieve inductive entry and exit of the vehicle.

Solid body, reliable and intelligent driving, bringing a full "sense of steadiness"

Whether it is a long-distance trip or a daily car, Buick GL8 has become a trusted companion for users with excellent quality and super durability. The all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV has a 10-horizontal and 6-vertical cage armor body structure, using a 720° submarine-grade high-strength steel body, and four-layer submarine-grade ultra-high-strength steel is applied to key areas such as A-pillar, B-pillar, front door hinge post, and sill plate. The 1486mm ultra-wide subframe completely covers the entire front structure and can withstand frontal impacts with different overlap rates, and the new car is not only equipped with the only main and passenger knee airbags in its class, but also the front and rear integrated side curtains protect the area by 50% of the C-NCAP requirements.

The only thing that can surpass the GL8 is the green GL8, and the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will defend its kingship

In the crash standards and enterprise test regulations, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV has as many as 60 verifications, which is five times the number of verifications of the national standard and nearly three times that of the C-NCAP standard. In addition, the GL8 Luzun PHEV has undergone more than 1,000 test and verification processes, with a durability test mileage of more than 6 million kilometers, covering more than 70 road conditions and more than 120 working conditions, achieving full coverage of extreme environmental working conditions and extreme operating conditions, bringing users a more secure and worry-free travel experience.

In terms of healthy cockpit, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV is equipped with the BioCare intelligent fresh air system, which not only adopts a hidden electric air outlet and supports the partitioned voice wake-up function, but also provides intimate blowing modes such as sweeping, blowing on people, and avoiding people. The PM2.5 dual-effect air conditioner filter and PM0.1 ion filtration system can block a variety of inhalable particulate matter, harmful gases and odorous gases, etc., to achieve long-term antibacterial, antiviral and anti-allergic functions. The AQS exterior air quality control system and AQI in-vehicle PM2.5 air quality monitoring system can monitor the air pollutants outside the vehicle in real time, automatically switch the internal and external circulation of the air conditioner, and calculate and remind the service life of the filter according to the particulate matter concentration value, so as to fully protect respiratory health.

The only thing that can surpass the GL8 is the green GL8, and the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will defend its kingship

In terms of intelligent driving assistance technology, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV has been hardware pre-embedded with the NOP intelligent navigation function, which will be gradually opened in the future to achieve L2+ intelligent assisted driving. Not long ago, with its core advantages of efficiency, accuracy, safety and intimacy, Buick's NOP smart navigation function won the highest grade evaluation of G+ in the "IVISTA China Smart Car Index". Relying on the safety and reliability advantages brought by high-precision maps, this function can realize cruising, following driving, and lane centering on high-speed, elevated, and urban expressways, and provide advanced auxiliary driving functions such as automatic on-ramp and off-ramp, switching driving roads, identifying and dealing with forks, and avoiding according to the navigation path, which has covered 347 cities in China and has a usable mileage of nearly 400,000 kilometers. The new car also supports the APA automatic parking assist system (visual fusion) and the SRP remote parking assist system, which greatly "decompress" the driver with thoughtful and practical functions. In addition, the Panoramic Safety Vision System includes 360° high-definition panoramic image, transparent chassis, high-definition streaming media interior mirror, and head-up display (HUD) to further enhance driving safety.

Buick GL8 is not only an MPV, but also a "symbol" that records economic development and changes of the times. Behind the GL8 becoming a "phenomenal" product, it embodies the hard work and wisdom of several generations of Pan Asia designers and engineering teams. For more than 20 years, the "MPV Encyclopedia" team that understands the needs of Chinese users best has created the king status of GL8 with its ability to constantly surpass and evolve. Today, the Buick MPV family will set a new standard for MPVs in the era of intelligent electric with more diversified drive forms, more complete product gradients, and wider price layouts, and help Buick accelerate the transformation of electrification, intelligent networking and high-end, and continue to write a market legend!