The Buick GL8 was the first business MPV to enter the Chinese market. It received countless orders from enterprises and became a “god car” for the elite. Today, the market for business MPVs faces fierce competition. Rivals launch higher-end models, showcasing product strength or attracting attention with power options. Business MPVs now carry many labels. In this competitive landscape, Buick has its own strategy: niche competition. The launch of the Buick Century mirrors this approach. Since its debut in 2022, it has sparked strong market reactions. It became the designated vehicle for the 2023 Boao Forum and the 20th and 21st Caijing Annual Conferences. It also won the title of “Most Popular Model Among Entrepreneurs” and attracted many high-end consumers. Upgrading high-end luxury business MPVs is challenging. The configurations are already extensive. To stand out, brands must focus on details. When Buick introduced the 2025 Century model, many became curious. They wanted to know what upgrades this already well-equipped luxury business MPV offered and if there were tangible improvements.
The 2025 Buick Century has the same dimensions as the previous model. It measures 5230 mm long, 1980 mm wide, and 1867 mm high. The wheelbase reaches 3130 mm.
The design style remains consistent. The front of the car features a bold shape. The front grille has a black diamond pattern. The headlights contain 90 interactive LED beads. The taillights include 730 continuous floating LEDs. This setup gives the Buick Century a distinct lighting signature. It supports eight smart lighting modes.
The vehicle features a light show and opposing light-sensitive door handles. These functions remain hidden during the day. They add innovation to this luxury MPV, which has a strong business vibe. Whether elites view these features as flashy is another matter.
The 2025 Buick Century offers the same seating layout as the previous model. It comes in four-seat, six-seat, and seven-seat versions. The main upgrades focus on seat functions, quality, and materials. The four-seat luxury version features only four seats. The new model includes a partition between the front and rear rows. The company calls this the Luxury Smart Wall System.
The luxury smart curtain wall system uses a 32-inch adjustable smart screen. It facilitates communication between the driver and passenger. When executives need privacy, the rear seat can raise the screen. Once raised, it creates a completely independent luxury space.
This large LCD screen offers entertainment and connectivity. Passengers can watch videos and movies. They can also share screens and hold video conferences. Two bosses can easily handle any business project from the back seat. Backseat passengers can use the front camera to view the cabin and road ahead. They can also use the Cabin Talk intercom system for two-way communication with front passengers.
This smart wall features a large screen. It also includes many additional functions. You can find a clock, storage, a refrigerator, a diffuser, and speakers. The two storage spaces below are spacious. They can hold bags, shoes, and even contracts.
The century’s four private edition refrigerators are very large. They resemble small wine cabinets. They can hold four bottles of red wine easily. The actual vehicle’s refrigerator shows frost inside. It feels very cold to the touch. This 13L refrigerator can adjust between -6°C and 10°C based on storage needs.
The smart curtain wall system clearly represents one of the hallmarks of the 2025 Buick Century luxury cabin. It embodies the privacy of a luxury business MPV.
This car offers a luxurious experience. It upgrades the seats. All models feature cloud-like VIP seats in the second row. The four-seat version has even more luxurious second-row seats. They resemble high-end massage chairs from home.
The four-seat version of the cloud-sensing VIP seat feels like two separate cabins. The headrest sits in the backrest. The seat cushion measures 536mm wide, while the backrest is 547mm wide. It features an 18-way adjustable body support. Compared to the six- and seven-seat versions, the leg rest is longer. It includes an extendable electric leg rest and a foldable electric footrest. When extended, the total length reaches 616mm. For anyone under 190cm tall, it feels like a spacious bed.
The seat offers ventilation, heating, and massage. It has 18 massage functions. The heating features zoned heating. The neck support and footrest use graphene heating. The seat includes one-touch modes: resting position, comfortable position, reclining position, and sleep mode. It feels very comfortable.
Sitting in the seat feels relaxing. Every part of the body gets support. The seat surface features more than just a layer of genuine leather. It uses a twelve-layer structure with a floating layer design. The inner padding includes 30mm thick soft fiber cotton, meeting mother-baby certification standards. The backrest upgrades to a 20mm thick Surflex™ slow-rebound comfort layer. The overall seating experience rivals the comfort of the 2024 Rolls-Royce Phantom long wheelbase. Rolls-Royce cannot match this spacious interior. The rear cabin feels open. It has a sunroof and long tracks for deeper legroom. Once inside, you want to change into slippers. It feels like returning to the bedroom.
The article or video cannot truly capture this comfort. Simply put, it feels like waking up to an alarm and wanting to stay in bed a bit longer. It’s hard to leave the back seat of the 2025 Buick Century.
The center armrest integrates an 8-inch smart control screen. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip powers it. Users can control various functions, including the partition screen, starry sky ceiling, ambient lights, Cabin Talk, rear seat air conditioning, sound system, windows, sunshades, and navigation information. It also offers seat ventilation, heating, massage, and full adjustments. The interface feels user-friendly, but during filming, the touch sensitivity seemed off. Perhaps sweat from surprise affected it. The roof features a design with 528 star points on a premium suede ceiling, creating a realistic starry sky effect. It supports eight starry sky modes. However, daytime shooting failed to capture the effect. In audio, the 2025 Buick Century customizes the Bose Executive Edition sound system, featuring 21 high-performance speakers.
Apart from the cabin upgrade, the four-seat version features a higher-level exterior upgrade. It has a unique body color. The color combines dark green and silver. The hood and roof showcase a two-tone design. The official name is “Guan Shan Fei Xue” exclusive body color.
The car color is exclusive. The body, door handles, and wheels feature elegant gold accents. These details highlight the owner’s status. The 2025 Buick Century offers six and seven-seat versions. Compared to the four-seat model, the second and third rows have different seating layouts and ambiance. The car’s features, smart driving, and configurations remain the same. All versions use a 2.0T engine with a 48V mild hybrid system. The maximum power reaches 169 kW, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
The front center console features an EYEMAX 30-inch curved 6K screen. It boasts a resolution of 6008×934, a pixel density of 200 PPI, and a color gamut of 110% NTSC. The brightness reaches 680 nits, and it has a capacitive touch accuracy of ≤1mm. The system uses an automotive-grade Snapdragon 8155 chip.
The smart driving system offers L2+ level assistance. It can achieve NOP intelligent navigation.
All models feature the BioCare intelligent biological cabin system. They also include the AQS external air quality control system. The AQI monitors PM2.5 air quality inside the car. The cars have a PM2.5 anti-allergy and anti-virus air conditioning filter. They come with a super clean ion filtration system.
Compared to the four-seat version, the 2025 Buick Century six/seven-seat version is less luxurious. However, the second and third-row layout and materials remain very high-end. The second-row seats offer seven “one-touch seat linkage” modes. Users can switch modes easily through two separate 6-inch smart touch screens.
The second and third rows share a vertical electric slide rail. This rail measures nearly 2 meters. It allows the second and third row seats to move nearly half a meter forward and backward. This creates instant luxurious legroom.
When the third-row seats move to the front, they create a spacious trunk. The trunk measures 931mm deep and holds 1850 liters. This design balances passenger space and luggage space perfectly.
The riding experience feels similar to the four-seat version. It offers a maximum 136° backrest tilt. It features three levels of heating and ventilation. It includes Isofix child seat interfaces and Type A and Type C USB charging ports.
The rear seats feature a 15.6-inch ceiling smart screen. The screen folds from 0 to 150 degrees. It supports over 1,000 app downloads.
The 2025 Century has officially started pre-sales. The price ranges from 489,900 to 719,900 yuan (101430$). This price is attractive compared to other luxury business MPVs. The configuration and comfort are top-notch. American models are known for their comfort, which is part of their DNA. For business elites seeking extreme comfort, the 2025 Century is an excellent choice. The price remains stable, and there is no long wait before delivery. Produced by a joint venture, it ensures reliable maintenance and repairs. The quality from a major manufacturer is guaranteed.