At SAIC-GM's Buick 2024 Brand Day held on April 24, the all-new Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV was officially launched. The new car is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system, and a total of four configuration models are available in two cockpit layouts, six seats and seven seats, all of which are Avia versions, with an official guide price range of 359,900-419,900 yuan.
In terms of appearance, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV adopts the same design concept as the CENTURY, integrating the meaning of oriental landscapes, modern aesthetics and digital technology, showing the elegance of a luxury MPV. The front face adopts a cornice-spread wing design, equipped with Avia's exclusive parametric front grille that reflects mountains and seas, and is equipped with through-type headlights above, bringing a full sense of momentum and high recognition.
On the side, the new car is equipped with a club-style body chrome trim strip, which complements the wrap-around chrome strip on the roof to create a good visual effect. In addition, 18-inch 24-spoke alloy wheels are also available, and the smooth surface and rotating curved surface are matched with each other, which looks quite luxurious. At the rear, the new car is equipped with crystal clear cloud LED through-type taillights, and the sharp shape enhances the overall momentum and recognition.
In terms of size, the new car is basically the same as the current GL8 ES Luzun, with a body length, width and height of 5219/1878/1807mm, a wheelbase of 3088mm, and two seat layouts of seven and six seats.
In terms of configuration, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV provides functions such as built-in air conditioning and heating box, cup holder, and wireless charging on the concierge smart island, a smart screen in the rear compartment that supports touch screen and remote control operation, Bluetooth/WiFi connection, and wireless screen projection for Android and iOS, and a newly upgraded Nappa leather feather aviation seat, which thickens the backrest surface and strengthens the shoulder and neck support effect, creating an immersive and relaxing "upgrade" enjoyment.
As the transformation of the Buick brand in the era of intelligent electricity, the new GL8 Luzun PHEV is equipped with SAIC-GM's new generation PHEV intelligent plug-in hybrid system, of which the maximum power of the 1.5T engine is 132kW, the maximum power of the rear single motor is 160kW, the comprehensive system power is 292kW, and the 000 acceleration can reach 7.8 seconds, which is a significant improvement in power performance compared with the current GL8 ES Luzun, and also exceeds GAC Trumpchi E9 and other competitors in the same class.
With the support of a new generation of plug-in hybrid technology, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV has multiple drive modes of pure electric, extended range, hybrid and pure oil, and the power performance and driving quality have been improved. However, the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV has not released fuel consumption information, which makes people wonder about the fuel economy of its plug-in hybrid.
Written at the end: As the benchmark of domestic mid-to-high-end MPVs in the era of fuel vehicles, Buick GL8 has gradually lost its halo in the new energy era and has been overtaken by many domestic independent brands of new energy MPVs. In March this year, Buick GL8 sales were 7,409 units, while the Denza D9 reached 10,036 units. It remains to be seen whether the launch of the all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV equipped with a plug-in hybrid system will open up a new market space for the GL8.