With the influx of competitors in the high-end MPV market, especially the luxury MPV market in recent years, Buick has further subdivided the MPV market according to the actual needs of consumers in the China market, taking both business and home. GL8 ES Land Series is oriented to the traditional business travel market and takes care of some family users, while the entry-level GL8Land Business Class Series is more inclined to family users.
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The new generation GL8 land business class and GL8 ES LUZun all adopt the same style design as GL8 Avenir. The new car is equipped with the latest flying wing grille and LED crystal drilling headlights, which is full of spirit. The interior of the front grille is decorated with family-style horizontal decorative strips, and the air inlet area of the front bumper has also become larger and more atmospheric. The two cars are slightly different in headlight shape and front bumper air intake grille shape.
The 2020 GL8 ES Land Zun continues to strengthen its luxury positioning, and the front of the car feels aggressive. Headlights are all LED headlights, with eight "diamond crystal" lights inside, and the turn signal has a dynamic flowing effect. It has a cool welcome lighting effect, and can also provide a variety of lighting modes in different use environments, which can greatly improve the safety performance of the car at night. The land business class of Buick GL8 is more practical and the visual sense of the front of the car is more easygoing. Headlights adopt wing-shaped full LED light group, which is enough for normal driving.
In terms of size, the body data has not changed much. The wheelbase of the two models is 3088mm, GL8 ES land version 5219 *1878 *1799mm, GL8 land business class version 5238* 1878* 1789mm, and land version.
The new generation Buick GL8 ES Land Zun adopts a suspended roof design, with elegant body lines and double-sided electric sliding doors. The side feels more capable and business-like, while the side of Buick GL8 land business class is more rounded and the visual effect is relatively more stable.
Interior decoration
Both system models adopt family-style interior style, which is slightly different in design and configuration.
The most prominent one is the dual-screen design of GL8 ES LUZun Edition, which is equipped with a brand-new 12.3-inch full LCD instrument+12.3-inch central control interconnection large screen+large-size HUD head-up system, which is full of scientific sense. The system supports ACC adaptive cruise system, LKA lane keeping system, LDW lane departure warning, FDI front distance warning, FCA front collision warning, CMB collision mitigation system and other systems.
The interior of Buick GL8 land business cabin adopts the traditional collocation of 8-inch LCD instrument+12-inch central control panel, which supports intelligent voice assistant, high-tech real-time navigation system, Super ID personal account, OTA remote upgrade, mobile phone CarPlay, CarLife connection and other functions.
Both cars have excellent seating space and slightly different functional tendencies. The second row of seats in GL8 ES Lu Zun Edition is rich in comfort configuration, providing independent handrails, water cup holders, USB charging ports, independent temperature zone air conditioning, multidirectional adjustable seats, ventilation, heating massage, aviation headrest and so on. With exclusive small tables, independent panoramic skylights, atmosphere lights and other designs. We have made great efforts in comfort and functionality.
GL8 Land Business Class Edition launches welfare edition for the first time. The welfare chair can be electrically turned out of the car to adjust the height. It can be retracted and locked after the passengers are seated. At the same time, the seat has a memory function, which is convenient for people with mobility difficulties to get in and out of the car.
Power supply/chassis
In terms of power system, GL8 ES LUZun and GL8 land business class are both equipped with general eighth-generation Ecotec 2.0T engines, with maximum power 174kW(237Ps) and maximum torque of 350 N m. The transmission part is matched with a 9-speed automatic gearbox and equipped with an electronic shift lever.
The two models adopt different chassis suspension systems and braking systems respectively. GL8 ES Land Edition adopts multi-link independent suspension, FNC patented front ventilated disc/rear disc brake system with brake disc cleaning function, while GL8Land Business Edition adopts torsion bar beam suspension and front ventilated disc/rear disc brake system.
summary
As a pioneer in MPV field, the newly evolved GL8 has greatly improved in all aspects. The appearance of GL8 series dual-car shows that Buick knows the preferences of China consumers very well, which is a good move for Buick to occupy the existing market segments. A new generation of GL8 models, luxurious or comfortable, practical or space, can meet the needs of different consumers, whether for business or personal use.
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