At present, high-end MPVs have become a hot spot in the market. Following the new Alison , Lantu Dreamer, Denza D9 and other models, the veteran powerhouse Buick GL8 has also launched.
html On August 19, the new Buick GL8 family was launched, including GL8 Avia, GL8 ES Luzun, and GL8 land business class. A total of 20 configurations were launched, with prices ranging from 232,900 to 533,900 yuan.
Compared with current models, the main changes in the new Buick GL8 family come from the adjustment of the front face shape and the upgrade of configuration parts. Four new models have been added to enrich the product line and enhance competitiveness.
All new Buick GL8 series adopt the latest front face design. The size of the grille has become larger, covering the entire front face. At the same time, the chrome decoration of the grille is well integrated with the headlights. The air intakes on both sides can be seen Going up is even more exaggerated.
Toyota Alphard , Trumpchi M8 and Roewe iMAX8 and other models all use this large-area air intake grille. It seems that the "big mouth" has become a standard feature of MPVs.
It seems that GL8 has become a follower of the design. Except for the front face, the overall shape of the side of the body has not changed much, including the wheels, which also continue the current shape.
The overall layout of the interior has not changed. It provides a four-spoke multi-function steering wheel, an instrument panel with mechanical pointers and an LCD screen, a suspended central control screen and an electronic gear lever.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are still 5238/1878/1800mm, and the wheelbase is 3088mm. It is positioned as a medium and large MPV.
In terms of power, the new Buick GL8 series is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 174 kilowatts and a maximum torque of of 2350 N·m, matched with a 9AT transmission.
Nowadays, the power of mid-to-high-end MPV models is either hybrid or pure electric drive. Will the Buick GL8, which still uses a fuel engine, be slightly less competitive in terms of product competitiveness?
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html In July, Buick GL8 became the monthly traffic accident insurance champion with 13,700 units, which is also its best result this year. From January to July this year, the total number of GL8 vehicles with compulsory traffic insurance was 69,154, which is also the leader.
Although there are many models that say they want to challenge the Buick GL8 and shake its position, judging from sales performance, no one has succeeded in challenging it.
Buick GL8 also has many things that are criticized by consumers, such as old-fashioned interior, low configuration, poor car experience, poor safety, etc. Especially in the previous China Insurance Research Institute crash test, Buick GL8 was at the bottom. . However, these problems have not affected the sales of Buick GL8. Therefore, from the manufacturer's perspective, problems that do not affect sales are not a problem.