Preface: The best MPV on the market.

Sometimes I miss the past years of building cars. Performance cars are performance cars, comfortable sedan cars are pure comfort, and off-road vehicles are absolutely hard-core off-road. Unlike now, a car is given multiple attributes in the manufacturer's brochure, all of which are wanted, but it is very likely that none of them are in place. Pursuing unrealistic parameters and performance indicators that are contrary to the common sense of real physics is the first step for any industrial product to eventually fail.

Nowadays, which excellent models have maintained distinctive features and functional positioning since their birth?

Naturally, this model to be introduced today was born in 1999 SAIC-GM Jinqiao Factory. After five generations of evolution, the appearance and scientific connotation are constantly updated, while still maintaining its own distinctive product characteristics and positioning, firmly occupying the dominant position in the domestic MPV market, and the shuttle service for each business trip can be met as scheduled. This is SAIC-GM Buick GL8!

This time, we will introduce the brand-new GL8 ES Land Zun launched by SAIC-GM Buick brand on June 1 2022.

Appearance (face change)

Compared with the old model, the biggest change in appearance of Buick's new GL8 ES Lu Zun is the change of face. The original slightly conservative shield-shaped mesh grille was replaced by a brand-new cornice armored grille, and its appearance was more three-dimensional and fierce. This cornice-type armored grille adopts the chrome-plated structural unit of bucket arch, which is arranged in a matrix, and the vertical flying wings extend to the lower grille, forming an armored trend, showing the beauty of flowing water in thousands of feet, which is quite visually impactful and shocking. Winging-type full LED automatic induction crystal drill headlights are connected with it, and the crystal drill is like the dazzling details of high-definition jewelry, which is more exquisite and elegant.

Of course, consumers have their own views on the subjective thing of aesthetic appearance. At that time, a constant stream of customers in the store expressed their impressions of the front faces of the old and new GL8 models. Some people like new models, others like old models, which is also a common thing on the road to changing models. People always have a little nostalgia. However, Buick GL8 will not be bound by this, but will actively evolve iteratively to provide consumers with more and better products, services and choices.

Buick's brand-new GL8 ES Land Zun has basically maintained the continuity with the old models in other aspects except the substantial changes in the front face. On the basis of pure MPV architecture, the body frame is still classic in proportion and elegant in atmosphere, showing the unique awe-inspiring atmosphere and elegant style of contemporary Buick luxury MPV. With a body size of 5219mm×1878mm×1799mm and a long wheelbase of 3088mm, it will definitely bring abundant interior space.

Adopt Buick's brand-new sculpture aesthetic concept to optimize the side of the car body. While continuing the atmospheric and streamlined appearance of the GL8 model, the unique sculptural roof trim is shaped as the symbol of GL8. The suspended roof and sculptural characteristic lines create a more elegant sideways posture for the new car. 18-inch distinguished two-color aluminum alloy wheel adopts dark gray finishing technology, which is more metallic and calm. Smart Deluxe Edition and Yue Edition are also equipped with ContiSeal, the only horse brand in its class? Self-repairing tires can effectively reduce the risk of tire leakage and puncture, and can also avoid being forced to stop for inspection or tire replacement during driving, while ensuring the safety, comfort and handling of the vehicle with balanced performance.

The rear shape of the vehicle follows GL8' s highly recognizable three-dimensional smooth design, and the left and right taillights are connected into a whole by penetrating chrome trim strips, which are extended and widened to both sides, bringing more open visual effects. With three-dimensional smooth surface, it looks elegant.

In addition, Buick's new GL8 ES Lu Zun adds navy body color, giving consumers more choices.

In terms of power, the new generation Buick GL8 family is equipped with GM's latest Smart Propulsion intelligent drive technology. It consists of the eighth generation Ecotec 2.0T turbocharged engine and 9-speed HYDRA-MATIC intelligent gearbox, which can output 174kW and 350Nm surge power, and the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 7.9L/7.8L The 9-speed intelligent gearbox and the newly equipped ETRS electronic gear make the shift response more agile.

Neri (Deluxe First Class)

Compared with the appearance, the interior of MPV model is fundamental, and all luxury, comfort and versatility are realized by the "internal force" of the vehicle. This static experience is the 653T smart flagship model of the new GL8 ES Luzun. The second row of luxury VIP seats covering the side wall is still used, and the control buttons are integrated inside the seats, which provides the function of sliding back and forth and supports 10 electric adjustment. With the luxury folding small table in the back row and 230V power supply, it brings passengers an exclusive experience comparable to first class. (The second row of He Yue Edition is equipped with non-fully enclosed luxury VIP seats, which is more convenient for the installation of children's seats. )

When you sit in the seat in the second row of the vehicle and look up, you can also see the unique multi-frame skylight. The appearance and location of this skylight can't help but remind people of the skylight on the back passenger's head of Maibakh 62 model. I have to say that the luxury and comfort of Buick's brand-new GL8 ES Land Zun have style and texture.

There are as many as 37 convenient storage spaces in the car to meet the needs of business and family travel. Among them, the high-grade yacht-style central armrest box provides multi-level storage space with a volume of 10.5L, providing 230V hidden business endurance for the rear passengers. The trunk has a capacity of 52 1 liter, which can accommodate three 20-inch and two 24-inch boarding boxes to meet the daily travel needs, and can also be expanded to 1.650 liter to meet the loading requirements of large luggage.

In terms of NVH performance of Buick's proud vehicles, the technical application of Buick's new GL8 ES Land Zun is even more impressive. The whole system is equipped with front and rear doors and front windshield soundproof and mute glass. More than 80% of the decorative panels of the vehicle are covered with high-quality acoustic materials, and the front wall sound insulation pad is made of EVA composite material with variable density, and the air tightness of the vehicle is 30% ahead of its peers. 5mm acoustic laminated glass is applied to the front windshield, which can effectively block wind noise. The application of all-round sound-absorbing and sound-insulating new materials, as well as the silent tires with the pattern of horse brand CC6, create a quiet space like a library.

Equipped with Bose Centerpoint? The virtual surround 12 speaker adopts Bose's exclusive SurroundStage? Surround sound digital processing technology brings users an immersive surround sound listening experience.

Land luxury first class, whether it is business reception or family outing, Buick new GL8 ES Lu Zun can be comfortably and elegantly controlled!

Old factory craft blessing

Since its birth, Buick GL8 series models have been manufactured by SAIC-GM Jinqiao Factory. The integration of flexibility, intelligence and technology, coupled with the blessing of world-class intelligent manufacturing system, Buick GL8 ES Luzun has the luxury quality representing the top level of automobile manufacturing.

The whole vehicle adopts BFI integrated body structure technology, and laser brazing, aluminum laser brazing, self-piercing riveting and other processes are adopted in the manufacturing process to build a high-strength and high-rigidity body.

Manufactured according to GM's highest global appearance standard, the application of zirconium film pretreatment, automatic spraying and other technologies brings excellent painting performance to the new car, and the layering of double-layer paint and varnish is increased through the three-layer painting process, creating a magnificent visual effect of the car body appearance.

The assembly adopts mesh-piercing technology. The four-way locating pin and the two-way locating pin are installed on the front subframe and the rear axle respectively, and the assembly accuracy is controlled within 0.1mm. At the same time, the utilization rate of electric tools on the assembly line is over 80%, which has high accuracy and data traceability in the whole product life cycle.

Old factory and new products, Buick new GL8 ES Lu Zun lasts for a long time, and the original heart remains unchanged!

Bit by bit summary

Carlos Ghosn once said: "As long as there are best-selling models, I can solve all problems." Later, someone asked me if every brand has its own best-selling models. I answered, some have, some have not. For SAIC-GM Buick brand, this best-selling model is undoubtedly GL8.

As the pioneer, leader and standard setter of domestic MPV market, Buick GL8 has many other brands that want to compete with it, including MPV products of first-line luxury brands, but they are all unsuccessful. Today, we are once again welcoming the evolution of product strength. With brand-new design language, richer vehicle configuration and comfortable and upgraded driving experience, we meet users' demand for vehicles in the whole scene, and our strength proves that we have "home, business and GL8".

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