Don’t always stare at Buick GL8, you can take a look. The three MPV
Buick GL8s that will be launched in 2020 can be called the "dominant family" in the joint venture MPV lineup, and their sales are far ahead. As of November, the cumulative sales of Buick GL8 were 136,891. In terms of monthly sales, from February to April, the monthly sales affected by the epidemic were only about 1-2 thousand, and the remaining months were more than 14,000. The most recent September-November sold 16,825, 17,716, 18196 vehicles. Although Buick GL8 has many rivals, for example, the two brothers of Alison and Odyssey, the cumulative sales in the first November were only 39,561 and 37,180. In order to maintain the strong position of Buick GL8, SAIC-GM is very active in the update and iteration of this car. Take 2020 as an example. On April 12, the new GL8 Avenir was launched, and four-seater, six-seater and seven-seater models were launched. , Mainly targeting the high-end business MPV market, with a price of 45.99-52.99 million. On May 4, the all-new Buick GL8 ES Firstland and the all-new Buick GL8 land-based business class were launched, priced at 29.99-39.99 million and 23.29-32.99 million respectively. On June 3 and September 16, new models will be added. Listed. By the end of the year on December 10, and the first to launch the 2021 Buick GL8. Through continuous enrichment of the model layout, the price of Buick GL8 intensively covers the price range of 23-52 million.
Although the Buick GL8 is well-known and its sales are outstanding, the rivals of the Buick GL8 are increasing. Especially in 2020, after several new MPVs are launched, they have also been recognized by some consumers. .
Relying on the strong technical and resource support of SAIC, on October 31 last year, the Roewe brand launched a new medium and large MPV iMAX8. Compared with Buick GL8, this car incorporates more youthful and dynamic Fashion design elements, business atmosphere and comfort are still good. The entry version is 188,800, and the top version is only 253,800. Compared with Buick GL8, the price is also significantly lower. It is a pragmatic and people-friendly route. In November, the sales of Roewe iMAX8 reached 3624, which is considered a victory in the first battle.
may be the huge "ghost face" grille of Elfa , which has been widely recognized by consumers. The front grille of Roewe iMAX8 is also exaggerated enough, officially called "Ronglin grille", with The piercing headlights and the light-wing penetrating daytime running lights look aggressive enough. The body is a more mainstream MPV style. Compared with the Buick GL8, the waistline is sharper and the wheel eyebrows are also prominent. The more distinctive part is the D-pillar, which is decorated with chrome trim. The tail is relatively regular, with a chrome trim strip connected to the left and right taillights. The overall style is somewhat similar to Buick GL8. The length, width, and height of the Roewe iMAX8 are 5016/1909/1782mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3000mm. The whole system has a 2+2+3 seat layout, and the seating space is no less than the Buick GL8. The configuration of
is extremely rich. Take the entry-level model as an example, the price is 188,800. It has multiple airbags, front and rear radar/reversing images, constant speed cruise, segmented electric sunroof, rear electric left manual side sliding door, 7 -Inch LCD instrument +10.25-inch central control screen, leather seats, electric adjustment for the main driver, electric adjustment for the rear, LED headlights, independent rear air conditioning, etc. Mid-to-high-end models also have lane departure warning, lane keeping, active braking, 360-degree panoramic images, dual-sided electric side sliding doors, electric induction trunk, rear seat heating/ventilation/massage, etc. The Roewe iMAX8 is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine and an Aisin 8-speed automatic manual transmission.
Buick GL8 continues to sell well, making Volkswagen "eager to try". In May 2020, Volkswagen's first domestically produced medium and large MPV Weiran finally arrived. There is no doubt that its opponent is to lock in Buick GL8. From the perspective of pricing , The price of 28.68-39.98 million, and GL8 Lu Zun is tit for tat. As the top-selling brand in China, Volkswagen shot to beat Buick, which seems to have a great chance of winning.In fact, after Weiran went public, the response was not as strong as expected. As of November, Weiran’s cumulative sales in 2020 was only 19,389, which is only equivalent to Buick GL8 sales for more than one month. In the most recent September-November period, Weiran sold 3815 respectively. Vehicles, 3195 vehicles, 946 vehicles.
To challenge the overlord Buick GL8, it is obviously not an easy task. In terms of design, Weiran takes the grand and luxurious route. The large U-shaped grille is composed of six chrome-plated decorative strips. The lower air intake and fog lamp area also apply a large number of chrome-plated decorative strips to enhance the sense of luxury. Compared with the box-like body shape of Buick GL8, Volkswagen Weiran looks more dynamic. The body is full and round, and the D-pillar has a relatively large inclination angle. It can be seen that Volkswagen has its own design in this new medium and large MPV. One set does not want to follow the traditional MPV style. The Weiran is oversized, with a length of 5346mm and a wheelbase of 3180mm, which is much larger than the Buick GL8. With the 2+2+3 seat layout, the third-row seating space is not ideal. It can be seen that the super-large size does not bring ample and comfortable riding experience.
The Weiran's curb weight is 2115kg, which is much heavier than Buick GL8. It is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. As for the model selection, the entry-level version has a low configuration, and the 330TSI luxury version is relatively more worth buying, with a guide price of 316,800.
To say that the most successful mid-to-high-end MPV of the self-owned brand in the past two years is the Trumpchi M8. As of November, the cumulative sales in 2020 were 28,961, and the most recent September-November sold 2,174 and 4646 respectively. , 4747 vehicles. On June 15th last year, the Master Edition model was launched. Compared with the regular version, the model is more visually impactful. The price is 239,800 to 252,800, which is close to the Buick GL8 entry model. The price is very high.
Compared with the normal version, the front face of the master version looks shocking enough. The sturdy vertical chrome trims are arranged one after the other, with an exaggerated L-shaped guard plate, which is domineering and stylish. Alfa. In order to highlight the luxurious business temperament, the B, C, and D pillars on the side of the body are all painted in black, creating a suspended roof effect, and equipped with black privacy glass. In terms of size, the length, width and height are 5149/1884/1822mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3000mm. The second-row seats are quite luxurious, equipped with functions such as ventilation, heating, massage, and electric leg rests, providing a first-class riding experience.
is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum output of 252 horsepower/390 Nm, with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a comprehensive fuel consumption of less than 10 liters per 100 kilometers. As a business MPV, the Master Edition comes standard with double-sided electric side sliding doors, sectional electric sunroof, 12.3 inch LCD instrument + 10.1 inch central control screen, matrix LED headlights, 32-color interior ambient light, and independent rear row Air conditioning and other configurations.
