Recently, we learned from Buick officials that Buick's new flagship MPV is officially named "Buick GL8 Century". The new car will be positioned higher than the current GL8 land business class, expanding the high-end luxury MPV market segment. In the future, the GL8 Century will be the same as the GL8 Land. Together, the Zun ES and the GL8 land-based business class cabin further consolidate Buick's position in the MPV market. It is reported that the new car will be unveiled at the 2022 Buick Brand Day held in the near future, and will also adopt Buick's new brand logo.
GL8 CENTURY's wheelbase will reach 3130mm, and the body width will reach 1980mm, which is 42mm and 204mm longer than the current Buick GL8 road business class respectively. Judging from the latest official interior preview, the new car will provide a four-seat fully partitioned version, which is isolated from the cockpit through a large-size display screen to provide a more private and independent space in the rear row.
Preview image of the new generation Buick flagship MPV
In terms of appearance, the new car continues the design concept of the Buick GL8 flagship concept car. The headlights adopt a Ge shape, and the headlights are connected by through-type chrome trim strips, which is similar to the recently released The preview pictures of the new car are consistent. At the same time, the front face is equipped with a huge grille design. It is reported that the new car will adopt a two-color body design.
Buick GL8 flagship concept car
On the side of the body, the new car continues the standard MPV layout and is equipped with a side sliding door design. Compared with the current GL8, the lower line of the new car's windows begins to rise backwards at the rear door. With the use of more curves, the overall shape of the new car is expected to be more dynamic.
At the rear of the car, the new car is equipped with through-type taillights. The design on both sides of the taillights echoes the shape of the headlights. There is also a rear wing shape designed on the top of the rear of the car.
In addition, there is another front and rear bumper shape in the pictures exposed by netizens. The overall outline is close to the former, but the teardrop part of the headlight outline has been cancelled, and a separate daytime running light has been added below. The new car may provide two A version of the front face shape.
In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with a one-piece curved central control display and electronic instrument panel. The large screen overall presents an arc shape. In addition, the new car also adopts a pocket design. Compared with the interior exposed this time, we believe that the previously exposed interior picture with the new Buick brand logo is this Buick flagship MPV model. The difference is that the previously exposed steering wheel has a different design than the steering wheel exposed this time.
As for the seats, the new car uses brand-new burgundy seats. The word "Avenir" printed on the seats indicates that the new car will still launch a luxurious "Avenir" version. The seats are electrically adjustable and have thick headrests on the door panels. In addition to the four-seat fully partitioned version officially previewed this time, the new car is expected to continue to offer a seven-seat version.
It is reported that the new car is expected to be positioned on top of existing products in the future and expand the high-end luxury MPV market segment. In the future, the GL8 Century CENTURY will join the GL8 Luzun ES and GL8 Land Business Class to further consolidate Buick's position in the MPV market. There is currently no more information about the new car, but we will continue to pay attention.
