Buick GL8 Avenir, the fewer seats, the higher the price?

The new generation of Buick GL8 Avenir was officially launched, with a total of three models of four, six and seven seats, with a price range of RMB 45.99-520.99. The new car has undergone a comprehensive upgrade in terms of exterior design, interior materials, technological configuration and power. In addition to the existing seven-seater version, the new car also offers four- and six-seater versions.

[six-seat version]

Appearance: detail adjustment is more noble

In terms of appearance, the overall design still continues the old The classic styling of this model, but the details have been re-adjusted, the whole car will look more expensive and textured. As the high-end version of the model series, the new car uses the exclusive mesh front grille of the Avenir model, inspired by the chain armor of the medieval nobles, plus the flying wing-like chrome trims running through the left and right, the entire front face looks more atmospheric and more elegant. There is texture. Among them, the emperor blue body color is exclusive to the four-seater flagship model.

It is worth mentioning that the new car uses a new Matrix matrix full LED headlights. The headlight is composed of 8 LED lamp beads. The shape of the "diamond crystal" is quite technological, and the light show setting when unlocking is supported in the center console, which is full of ritual. In addition, this headlight can also realize 8 intelligent lighting modes according to different road conditions and vehicle speeds. Among them, the ADB anti-glare high beam function has 18 high beam lighting zones.

The side styling is not much different from the current model. It adopts a suspended roof design and adds Avenir logos on both sides of the lower front to highlight its exclusive identity. As an MPV, the electric upper side sliding door is naturally indispensable. It is worth mentioning that the new car is equipped with Avenir's exclusive large-area welcome light blanket, and opening the side sliding door at night is quite ceremonial and noble. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5219/1878/1799mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3088mm.

The biggest highlight of the tail is the design of the taillight, which uses Avenir's exclusive full-LED taillight, first of all, it is unique in shape. The interior is composed of 11 "spares" suspended in an arrangement, and the shape of the lamp beads also echoes the Avenir elements. It is worth mentioning that the PAS pixel surface light source technology is used in the lamp. Each light-emitting unit achieves 3D surface light through the refraction and reflection of light by nearly 10,000 pixels, presenting a more crystal clear visual effect. The bright effect is great and the recognition is good.

Interior: The sense of luxury and technology are improved.

Interior design basically continues the design concept of the concept car. The design of the full LCD instrument panel and the central control screen is One of its major features, with the 14-inch HUD head-up display, is full of technology. In terms of details, the interior uses ivory white to create an elegant and atmospheric cabin atmosphere. The center control panel uses exclusive three-dimensional rhombic ripples, supplemented by embossed design, which is quite textured. In addition, the new car also provides 128-color surround ambient lights.

In terms of configuration, it can be said that there is everything, the most worth mentioning is that the new car is also equipped with Buick eConnect 3.0 interconnection system and a new generation of intelligent driving assistance system. Among them, the eConnect 3.0 Internet of Vehicles system integrates hardware such as full LCD instrumentation, central control screen, HUD head-up display, and intelligent voice interaction and touch screen control technologies. The above three screens can not only display content independently, but also each other. It can be interconnected and interactive, realizing the integration of multi-screen interconnection and multi-dimensional interaction. In addition, Buick eConnect 3.0 also supports remote upgrades of 9 core control modules via OTA, such as in-vehicle entertainment systems, OnStar modules, intelligent driving control modules, and even Bosch iBooster brake boosters.

And the intelligent driving assistance system includes 20 intelligent driving assistance systems and supports FOTA remote upgrade. The hardware includes: a high-definition front camera with a new recognition chip, 5 millimeter wave radars , 12 ultrasonic radars and 4 panoramic cameras; and the software can be realized by using the above hardware, LCC lane centered cruise system (supports TJA traffic jam assist mode), DOW door opening safety warning system, ADB headlight anti-glare system, ACC adaptive cruise system, CMB collision warning and LCA lane change assist system, etc., support FOTA remote upgrade.

provides four-seater and six-seater version

In terms of seating layout, in addition to the existing seven-seater version, a six-seater and four-seater layout will also be provided. Among them, the rear seat of the four-seater model is a highlight. Judging from the information displayed in the current official map, the rear space and seat configuration can be described as luxury. The large and enveloping seat is like a first-class airplane, and a large number of diamond patterns have been added to the seat surface to further enhance the sense of luxury. The central armrest in the back row is inspired by the design of private yachts, which brings the luxury of the back row to another level.

[6-seater version]

[4-seater version]

Power: 2.0T+9AT

Power, The new generation of GL8 Avenir is equipped with an Ecotec 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 174kW (260PS) and a peak torque of 350N·m at 1500rpm. It is matched with a 9-speed automatic manual gearbox to satisfy National 6b emission standards.

Editor's comment: Avenir, as a high-end series of Buick car series, has always paid great attention to the creation of a sense of luxury. The new generation of GL8 Avenir has improved comfort, luxury and technology to a higher level, which is worthy of being the benchmark of this level of MPV. It is worth mentioning that this generation of models also provides four, six and seven seat layouts at the same time to suit different car scenarios. Especially for the four-seater model, the luxury and dignity of the rear seat are achieved to the extreme, and the local tyrants have a new choice. (Text: Pacific Automotive Network Chen Qizhen)