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Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

Nov 4, 2024

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

SAIC General Motors Buick brand announces the launch of the luxury MPV, the all-new GL8. It offers three seven-seat models: the Enjoy Version, the Smart Enjoy Version, and the Premium Enjoy Version. Prices range from 269,900 to 339,900 yuan (47890$). The Buick GL8 has undergone six iterations over 25 years in the domestic market. It has consistently led the high-end business MPV segment. Despite the impact of the new energy wave, it continues to perform excellently after a brief adjustment. The new vehicle offers generous purchase benefits, including up to 40,000 yuan (5640$) for trade-ins, 5,000 yuan (700$) for additional purchases, low-interest finance options, and a complimentary 15.6-inch rear cabin smart screen worth 6,000 yuan (850$) with the Premium model.

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

The focus is on the new car. Many models are either wider or longer. The new GL8 LUZUN has ideal dimensions for Chinese urban roads. Its size is 5219×1878×1807mm, with a wheelbase of 3088mm. Its convenience for parking in underground and multi-story garages stands out.

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

The new GL8 Land尊 features Buick’s PURE Design family style. It showcases a matrix grille at the front. The nearly 2-meter-wide light curtain divides the headlights and supports six smart lighting modes. The crystal-clear LED tail lights echo this design. Hidden door handles pop out automatically when you approach the vehicle. The dynamic lighting and illuminated step enhance the boarding experience.

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

The new car interior features high-end, eco-friendly materials. The areas that contact the body use a lot of Nappa leather and other soft materials. The innovative Smart Touch light-sensitive touchpad hides seat memory and other function buttons in a brushed metal panel. The hidden electric air vents support zoned voice activation. They also offer thoughtful airflow modes: sweeping, direct, and avoiding airflow. The intelligent anti-pinch electric front sunroof and the large panoramic rear sunroof provide a transparent view for all three rows of passengers.

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

The new GL8 Lu Zun cabin features a classic seven-seat MPV layout. The second row includes newly developed Nappa leather aviation seats. The seat cushions and backs use Surflex slow-rebound comfort layers for the first time in the industry. High-density foam enhances support and comfort. The seats offer six-way headrest adjustments, electric leg rests, and three-speed heating and ventilation. The third-row seats now have electric adjustments and one-touch folding. They also include side window sunshades for all three rows. The trunk space ranges from 521L to 1650L, meeting various daily needs. The two side doors feature a two-step entry, making it easier for the elderly and children to get in and out.

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

The all-new GL8 Lu Zun features the next-generation VCS smart cockpit. It includes a 30-inch EYEMAX curved 6K screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and 5G communication technology. It is the only model in its class with an AI voice assistant that understands and responds to queries. The new car also has a 15.6-inch rear cabin smart screen. The ceiling-mounted screen supports five levels of electric adjustment and manual adjustment from 0 to 150 degrees. Users can control it via touch or a Bluetooth remote. It supports Wi-Fi connectivity and wireless screen mirroring for Android and iOS. More than 1,000 apps are available for download. The vehicle features a unique 12-speaker Bose sound system. It supports Bose Centerpoint® virtual surround sound and AudioPilot®2 noise compensation technology. The car includes a three-zone independent smart air conditioning system, a co-driver boss button, luxury folding tables, and an iKey mobile key.

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

The new GL8 LuZun features the eighth-generation Ecotec 2.0T variable-cylinder turbocharged engine and a 9-speed HYDRA-MATIC intelligent transmission. It delivers a maximum power of 174 kW and a peak torque of 350 Nm. The 48V mild hybrid system provides additional support. The LuZun also includes a luxury MPV-specific chassis. This design ensures stability at high speeds, comfort over bumps, and smooth handling on rough roads.

Discover the All-New Buick GL8: Luxury MPV Redefining Comfort & Style

The GL8 Landmaster is Buick’s best-selling and most recognized MPV series. It sets industry standards in the luxury MPV segment. The new GL8 Landmaster follows the “Eight Golden Rules” of MPVs. It will strengthen Buick’s position as the market leader in MPVs.