In the domestic MPV market, the GL8 of the SAIC-GM Buick brand has an insurmountable king status, and has accumulated 1.8 million loyal fans since its launch in 2000. But now, as the domestic new energy vehicle market is becoming more and more popular, people's product demands for low fuel consumption, high intelligence and high comfort are getting higher and higher, so the GL8 that can be on the "green card" is coming.
On April 24, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV was officially launched, with a total of six seats and seven seats, a total of three configurations and four models, all of which are Avia versions, with a price of 359,900-419,900 yuan.
In terms of styling, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV integrates the meaning of oriental landscapes, modern aesthetics and digital technology, which is stylish and IKEA. The parametric front grille, inspired by oriental landscapes, is instantly recognizable with its through-light curtain split headlights and stout chrome trim.
From the side, the body is slender and sleek, with a very eye-catching visual effect of the club-style body chrome trim, and the 18-inch 24-spoke aluminum alloy wheels are exquisite and chic. In addition, the new car is equipped with a hidden door handle that automatically pops up when the user approaches the vehicle and is said to open normally in the winter ice. In addition, there is also Avia's exclusive Silver Wing Concierge Light Carpet, which is said to be 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, which is full of ceremony.
At the rear of the car, the LED through-type taillights and headlights echo the front and rear, which is very eye-catching. In addition, the new car is also matched with the only light-guided induction tailgate in its class, which can accurately identify the actions of pedaling, kicking and sweeping, and the response is more sensitive. The length×width and height of the body are 52191878×1807mm, and the wheelbase is 3088mm.
In terms of interior, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV adopts a new technology and luxury design style, which is on par with the current mainstream new energy vehicles.
THE NEW CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN EYEMAX 30-INCH INTEGRATED CURVED 6K SCREEN AND A FULL-COLOR HUD HEAD-UP DISPLAY, VCS INTELLIGENT COCKPIT, WHICH CAN BE UPGRADED THROUGH OTA TO AI LARGE MODEL INTELLIGENT VOICE ASSISTANT, AND ACCURATELY RESPOND TO USER NEEDS THROUGH WENXIN YIYAN INTELLIGENT PARTNER. In addition, the iKey mobile phone key has been added, which supports mainstream smartphones such as Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, and VIVO, so as to achieve non-inductive entry and exit of the vehicle. 360° high-definition panoramic images, transparent chassis, high-definition streaming media interior mirrors, etc., are also not absent. In addition, the rear cabin also has a 15.6-inch smart screen with a ceiling design, which supports 5-speed electric adjustment and 0-150° manual adjustment, so you can find the best viewing angle whether you are sitting or lying down.
The only concierge smart island in the same class, with built-in air conditioning and heating boxes, cup holders, wireless charging, etc., and a maximum of 260mm of forward and backward sliding stroke, which is very convenient and intimate.
The all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV is the only model in its class to offer a 6/7-seat layout, and all models are equipped with Nappa leather seats as standard, six-way aviation headrests, four-way electric lumbar support, electric leg rest, three-speed heating & ventilation, three-speed adjustable 8-point massage and other functions.
The six-seater version has electrically adjustable third-row seats and offers the same heating and ventilation functions as the first and second rows, while the seven-seater version has electrically adjustable and foldable third-row seat backrests, with a trunk volume of up to 1,650 liters and a multi-function trunk extension plate with three-step height adjustment.
In terms of power, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV is equipped with SAIC-GM's new generation PHEV intelligent electric plug-in hybrid system, with a comprehensive system power of 292kW, a comprehensive torque of 580Nm, a CLTC comprehensive cruising range of 1370km, and a 000km/h acceleration of 7.8s and an overtaking acceleration of 80-120km/h in 5.2s. In addition, the new car is equipped with a 3.3kW external discharge function.
It is worth mentioning that 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. Relying on high-precision maps, the Buick NOP smart navigation function can realize cruise, follow the car, and lane centering on high-speed, elevated, and urban expressways, and provide advanced assisted driving functions such as automatic on-ramp and off-ramp, switching driving roads, identifying and handling forks, and avoiding according to the navigation path, which has covered 347 cities in China. In addition, the new car also supports APA (Vision Fusion) and SRP Remote Parking Assist.
In the past two years, the domestic MPV market has produced high-quality products, especially the advent of new energy "9 series Tiantuan" such as Denza D9, ZEEKR 009, and Xpeng X9, which has put Buick GL8, which is mainly based on traditional fuel, under strong pressure. For this reason, the advent of the new GL8 Luzun PHEV has extremely important strategic significance for the SAIC-GM Buick brand, compared with those domestic new energy competitors, the Buick brand and the GL8 family have a strong brand appeal and word-of-mouth advantage, as for how many actual orders for the new GL8 Luzun PHEV can be converted into these advantages? Let's wait and see.
In addition, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will also be unveiled at the Beijing International Auto Show, which opens on April 25.