Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV came a little late, but it has the advantage of being late, and it is a late striker, and it understands the pain points of users better.
GL8 Luzun PHEV was launched on the eve of the auto show, all of which are Avia versions, priced at 359,900-419,900 yuan. Based on the price of the current ES Avia, the pricing of the GL8 Luzun PHEV is really powerful, not only that, but the first 5000 users can also enjoy 5000 insurance deductibles, and all products have optional gifts, with a maximum replacement subsidy of 30000 yuan. There is also a second year after the purchase of the car, return to the store within 5 years to replace, enjoy a residual value subsidy of 30,000 yuan. By the way, it also has a lifetime warranty for the first owner's three-electric system. This series of user rights and interests can also be regarded as the Buick brand's response to the recent industry involution.
In addition to the price advantage, GL8 Luzun PHEV product power compared with competing products also has obvious advantages, especially in terms of power, after looking at so many drive methods in the industry, Buick chose a set of plug-in hybrid form that is currently the most suitable for MPV, 1.5T hybrid special engine + P1/P3 motor, matching a hybrid system with a two-speed DHT gearbox.
To make this set of power, it has to be Buick GL8 to understand the Chinese MPV market best, after all, it has been working here for 24 years and is an evergreen tree in China's business MPV market.
At the same time, GL8 Luzun PHEV introduces AI intelligent control algorithm into the power domain, narrows the SOC error to 2%, and makes more precise calculations on energy flow to achieve better consistency of all working conditions, and finally achieves 7.8 seconds of acceleration of 100 kilometers and a comprehensive range of 1370km. The result is 6.97L in the WLTC mode.
The adoption of this set of power solves the pain points of high noise, high fuel consumption and weak power that are common in the current hybrid MPV market, making the GL8 Luzun PHEV more suitable for long-distance running, and continuing the reputation of "high-speed god car"!
As mentioned at the beginning, the latter strikes and understands the pain points of users better.
In addition to power, GL8 Luzun PHEV has also been fully upgraded in terms of configuration, the front cabin adopts a 30-inch curved 6K screen, built-in 8155 chip, supports 5G network, and in the middle aisle area, joins the "Concierge Smart Island", which can realize the free movement of one and two rows, which is convenient for users to flexibly use the built-in cold and warm box, cup holder, wireless charging and other functions. In addition, GL8 Luzun PHEV is also equipped with a 15.6-inch rear cabin smart screen in the second row, which can support 5 levels of electric adjustment and 0-150° manual adjustment, adapt to the viewing angle of different sitting postures, and can be controlled by touch or Bluetooth remote control to realize wireless screen projection of mobile phones. In terms of intelligent driving, NOP intelligent pilot, that is, Buick's L2+ level assisted driving, will also be realized through OTA in the later stage.
In addition, GL8 Luzun PHEV is also equipped with Nappa leather seats as standard, and the second-row feather aviation seats are comprehensively upgraded for the skeleton, material, and function, with a thickened backrest, and a fit of nearly 90% to the human body, with a slow rebound comfort layer, deeper depression, stronger wrapping, and more adequate support.
On the whole, the launch of the GL8 Luzun PHEV can be said to be the return of the king. Compared with Toyota Sena, it has more advantages in dynamics, comfort and business reputation, while compared with Denza D9, the latter's plug-in hybrid power advantage is no longer superior, and its brand power is also inferior. Obviously, both cars will face a lot of market pressure in the future.
Since the introduction of GL8 in China, a total of 1.8 million car owners have been accumulated, allowing it to sit firmly in the sales champion position from 2000 to 2023.