As China's MPV market? As a "phenomenal" model, Buick GL8 has experienced five generations of product innovation and evolution, and has been at the forefront of technology and innovation to meet the needs of market segments.
A new generation of Buick GL8 was unveiled recently? The Avenir Avia family went public through the social media "Cloud Debut", and * * * launched three models, namely, four-seat honorific version, six-seat virtuous version and seven-seat pro-gift version, with prices of 529,900 yuan, 465,900 yuan and 459,900 yuan respectively. It is reported that in just one hour of live broadcast, users who have booked a new generation of Buick GL8Avenir emerge one after another.
After five generations of innovation? Remove the label of Buick GL8.
Looking back on the development history of Buick commercial vehicles, the first Buick GL8 was officially launched in China on February 1999, which filled the gap of domestic MPV and created the domestic luxury MPV market. ?
In 2003, the new Buick GL8 "Land Business Class" was launched. With its spacious space and comfortable ride experience, Buick GL8 quickly gained the favor of the domestic business market.
In 2005, Buick introduced the GL8 Lander Zun, which is equipped with luxury configurations such as electric adjustment of front seats, central control display, multi-function steering wheel, dual-zone automatic air conditioning and 6-disc CD.
In 2006, GL8 was fully upgraded. For the first time, right electric sliding door, Harman/Kardon top stereo, GPS intelligent voice navigation and rear display screen appeared on domestic MPV models.
On 20 10, the GL8 business edition was cancelled, and the new generation Buick GL8 not only improved its overall body size, but also made its appearance and interior design more luxurious. In terms of configuration, double skylights, rear seat heating and ventilation, electric trunk, BOSE audio and rear display screen are all equipped. Power is equipped with 2.4L and 3.0L engines. ?
20 16 Buick GL8 is more luxurious, and the suspended roof design on the side of the car body is more fashionable.
From 2065438 to 2007, GL8 launched three models with different positioning, namely GL8 commercial vehicle and GL8? ES luxury commercial vehicle and GL8? Avenir, the price covers 229,900-449,800 yuan, especially Avenir, which further defends the position of GL8 in MPV market segment.
Deeply cultivate market segments? Create a new "future"
Speaking of Avenir, it means "future" in French. As a high-end sub-brand of Buick brand launched on 20 16, Avenir Avia is committed to integrating Buick's century-old brand heritage with the innovative ideas at the forefront of the times, interpreting the classic beauty beyond the times with the design of "beauty in details" and interpreting the Buick care of "customer-oriented" with exclusive customized services. New generation GL8? The listing of Avenir Avia family will not only give luxury MPV new product and experience connotation, but also reflect the new "future" of Avenir Avia and Buick brand.
New generation Buick GL8? The Avenir Avia family has a body size of 5219mm×1878mm×1799mm and a wheelbase of 3088mm, which is magnificent and natural. The elegant ivory color matching of the interior echoes the integrated suspension design, superimposing luxury taste and sense of technology; The cockpit uses a lot of luxury materials with exquisite details.
GL8？ Avenir family comes standard with the newly-developed matrix full LED crystal drilling headlights, adopting high-performance ADM small module unit system for the first time, with 65,438+08 independent high beam lighting areas, providing ADB anti-glare high beam and other eight lighting modes, and ensuring the safety of driving at night with intelligent technology.
Among them, the four-seat model adopts the exclusive body color of "Emperor Blue" and the metal polished aluminum alloy wheels, and the distinguished status is in sight. The interior is elegant and noble, and it contains momentum. Specially designed and developed the second row of luxury first-class seats, which integrates the spread-wing backrest, wide armrests and customized cushions, and is covered with Napa advanced perforated leather.
The rear seat also provides heating, ventilation, leg rest heating, 4-way electric lumbar support and ten-point massage, with 8 modes to choose from and 3-speed intensity adjustment. The back of the chair can also be laid flat and reset with one button. In addition, the two seats in the back row are equipped with independent integrated touch screens, the central armrest draws lessons from the design of private yachts, and there is a wireless charging area for mobile phones above the three-story space.
The second row seats of the six-seat model are fully covered, and the side walls highlight the aesthetic feeling of sculpture under the contrast of wood grain and metal decoration; The width of the armrest is increased by nearly 30%, and the sitting posture is more comfortable. The seat has the function of electric unlocking by sliding back and forth, and provides the functions of electrically adjusting the back of the chair, lumbar support, leg support, heating, ventilation and massage. It is equipped with six-way adjustable winged aviation headrest, mobile phone storage slot, pop-up double cup bracket and USB charging port.
In addition, there is a wide middle passage of 170mm between the two seats, which is convenient for the third row of passengers to get in and out. The third row is also equipped with two independent VIP seats, the seats can be adjusted back and forth 160mm, and the tilt angle of the chair back can be adjusted at most 146 degrees, which is close to the semi-recumbent posture; With 6-speed adjustable independent armrest and heating/ventilation function, the second row of distinguished experience is restored.
As a brother version of the six-seat model, the new seven-seat model focuses more on solving the pain points of family cars. The "2+2+3" seat layout supports the 6:4 division of the third row of seats, and the luggage capacity can be expanded from 52 1 liter to 1.650 liter, meeting the needs of more diversified travel scenarios.
It is worth mentioning that the new generation Buick GL8? Avenir Avia family adopts advanced mute tuning Buick patented mute technology, and also comes standard with AQS air quality control system, double-effect nano PM2.5 air conditioning filter, negative ion air purification system and intelligent three-zone automatic air conditioning system, making the cockpit a mobile oxygen bar. The new car also comes standard with intelligent anti-pinch double-sided electric sliding door, high-definition streaming media interior rearview mirror, 128 color ambient lighting system and 12 speaker Bose? Center point? Advanced surround sound, electric liftgate with adjustable height, leg induction and ContiSeal? Self-repairing tires and other luxury technology configurations create a healthy and pleasant ride environment.
Technology empowerment? Win victory by strategy
Buick GL8? Avenir Avia is equipped with a new iteration of Buick eConnect? 3.0 interconnection technology, by integrating dual 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, central control panel, HUD windshield full-color head-up display, high-definition streaming media rearview mirror, smart phone and other hardware, as well as intelligent voice interaction, dynamic display, touch screen control and other technologies, innovatively created an integrated intelligent cockpit with multi-screen interconnection and multi-dimensional interaction.
Buick eConnect 3.0 interconnection technology supports OTA remote upgrade of 9 core control modules. The new generation OnStar onstar full-time online assistant provides more than 20 main services and 4 value-added services in 7 categories. Users can remotely open and close windows and skylights, remotely unlock doors, remotely start engines, and remotely set and switch air conditioners. Through mobile phones, users can enjoy a more efficient, friendly, intelligent and convenient luxury MPV interconnection experience.
New generation GL8? The Avenir Avia family uses 23 kinds of world-leading hardware, including Mobileye? EyeQ4？ The 100 ultra-wide-angle high-definition wide-angle forward camera, five high-performance millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, a 4-megapixel high-definition panoramic camera and a 1 10,000-pixel wide-angle high-definition camera of the fourth-generation image recognition chip realize comprehensive perception of the three-dimensional environment; The new car provides 20 advanced intelligent driving assistance functions, including LCC intelligent cruise in the center of the lane, TJA traffic jam assistance, HOD steering wheel release detection, DOW? Open the door, safety warning, etc. It is worth mentioning that Buick's advanced intelligent driver assistance technology not only meets ASIL? D the highest functional safety level requirements, and support OTA remote upgrade, with the ability to expand to a higher level of driving assistance.
In terms of driving technology, a new generation of GL8? Avenir Avia family adopts industry-leading intelligence? Promote intelligent drive technology, and the whole system comes standard with the general eighth generation Ecotec? The power combination of 2.0T variable cylinder turbocharged engine and 9-speed HYDRA-MATIC intelligent gearbox can output surging power of 174kW and 350Nm, and the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 7.9L, and the fuel economy is improved by 8. 1%. The only 9-speed intelligent gearbox at the same level has a wider speed ratio range, dense and reasonable transmission ratio distribution, and is newly equipped with ETRS electronic gear, so the power output is smooth and smooth. The new car meets the national six B emission standards, and the main components such as engine and gearbox enjoy the original factory warranty of 8 years or 6.5438+0.6 million kilometers.
Twenty-two years later, Buick defined a market with a model, which led the development of MPV market in China and achieved millions of reputation. In 20 19, Buick GL8 sold147,664 vehicles, which rose against the trend in the automobile market, with a year-on-year increase of 6%. As an evergreen tree, Buick GL8 has no comparable competitor in the domestic MPV market. The classic models of the previous generation are enough to sweep the entire 200,000-class joint venture MPV market.
Now, a new generation of GL8? Avenir Avia family combines the centuries-old heritage and innovative ideas of Buick brand, bringing a brand-new four-seat/six-seat/seven-seat array. At the same time, Buick GL8 has completed the de-labeling of business attributes, rich technology configuration and functions to meet the needs of various scenarios, making Buick GL8 comparable to nanny cars, Mercedes-Benz Weiting and Toyota Alfa in market segments. The multi-role transformation of Buick GL8 business households really caters to the needs of potential customers in market segments, defines the new demand of MPV market, and leads MPV to a new height.
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