On April 24, on the eve of the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, SAIC-GM's luxury MPV model, the Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV, was officially launched.
The new model is available in three configurations: Smart Enjoyment, Premium and Luxury (6/7 seats), with prices ranging from CNY 359,900 to CNY 419,900. The launch of the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV is an important layout of the Buick brand in the new energy luxury MPV market.
Exterior design: the perfect combination of oriental aesthetics and modern technology
The design concept of the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV embodies the perfect combination of oriental aesthetics and modern technology. The body size is 5219×1878×1807mm, and the wheelbase reaches 3088mm, which not only reflects the style of luxury MPV, but also better adapts to the needs of urban parking.
The front face adopts Avia's exclusive parametric mountain and sea grille, inspired by nature's landscape landscape, showing the beauty of order and layering. The through-type light curtain split headlights have a piano light curtain effect, making driving at night more secure.
The club-style body chrome trim and 18-inch 24-spoke alloy wheels on the sides of the body show a pure and rich visual effect. At the rear of the car, the crystal clear cloud LED through-type taillights are integrated with the profile, which is highly recognizable and makes the model unique.
Interior design: a sense of technology and luxury coexist
The interior of the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV adopts a new technology luxury design style, creating an all-round advanced luxury space. The Smart Touch touchpad hides function buttons such as seat memory to enhance the sense of technology in the interior.
The Concierge Smart Island features a concealed electronically controlled sliding unit with a 260mm forward and backward sliding travel, providing maximum ride comfort and convenience. The 15.6-inch rear cabin smart screen with ceiling design supports a variety of electric and manual adjustments, creating a mobile video conference room and drive-in cinema.
In addition, the interior of the car is also equipped with a velvet wool carpet imported from Australia, suede upholstery and 128-color dynamic surround atmosphere lighting, creating a luxurious and warm atmosphere.
Seat design: Comfort and functionality
The GL8 Luzun PHEV is equipped with Nappa leather seats as standard, and the new Feather Sense Aviation Seat has been comprehensively upgraded in terms of frame, material and function. The seat has a nearly 90% fit, providing a better riding experience.
The composite layer of the seat is made of breathable foam and aviation headrest, which is rich in functions, including electric lumbar support, electric leg rest, heating & ventilation and massage function, all-round relief of travel fatigue.
The GL8 Luzun PHEV is also available in a 6/7-seat layout, with a variety of flexible seat arrangements and functions, so that every passenger can feel the privileged treatment.
Powertrain: Powerful and efficient plug-in hybrid
The all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV is equipped with SAIC-GM's next-generation PHEV intelligent plug-in hybrid system, with a combined power of 292kW and a combined torque of 580Nm.
Its CLTC combined range is up to 1,370 km, it accelerates from 00 km/h in 7.8 seconds, and accelerates from 80 to 120 km/h in 5.2 seconds. At the same time, it also supports external discharge function, which enhances the practicality and diversity of the vehicle.
Smart technology: Enhance the travel experience
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 supports OTA upgrades, AI intelligent voice assistant and rich digital ecological content, providing a comprehensive and advanced intelligent interactive experience. In addition, it supports a variety of smartphones, making it easy to enter and exit the vehicle without any sense.
Safety: Superior security
The all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV has excellent safety performance, using a 10-horizontal and 6-vertical cage armored body structure, and a four-layer submarine-grade ultra-high-strength steel in key areas to provide excellent crash protection.
It is equipped with a number of airbags and side curtains to ensure the safety of occupants. In addition, the model has passed more than 60 verification tests to ensure that users can travel safely and comfortably.
epilogue
As a new attempt of the Buick brand in the field of new energy luxury MPV, the all-new Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV not only has a leading level in exterior design, interior luxury, power performance and intelligent technology, but also pays attention to the comfort and safety of the occupants. Its launch will enrich consumers' car purchase choices and bring consumers a more distinguished and luxurious travel experience.