As the indisputable king of the commercial MPV field, Buick GL8 has always maintained an extraordinary market share and reputation. Different from competitors such as the Honda Odyssey, even in the case of an increasing number of competing varieties, the Buick GL8 is still lightweight, and there are only a handful of models that can really match it. Recently, this commercial luxury MPV has taken the pace of upgrading, and some netizens have captured the driving picture of **GL8. Looking at its shape and design layout, it is reminiscent of the Buick century. If this is true, and it can still be kept within acceptable limits, then GL8 is likely to be the first to take the lead and feed back to the market once again.
First of all, let's take a look at the new generation of GL8 photographed by netizens. Although the whole vehicle is tightly wrapped, we can still get a glimpse of it from **. At the front, the once slightly sloping nose has been replaced by a fully three-dimensional layout that looks almost a meticulous remake of the Buick Century. The large area of the grille extends straight from the middle of the front to the front bumper, and the three-dimensional styling design brings a strong impact to the visual experience. Moreover, the blade-like front envelope element looks very refined, and from the perspective of the image above, this design also brings a forward-looking sense of sportiness.
Then, let's talk about body size. Compared to the current model, with a length of 5,238 mm and a wheelbase of 3,088 mm, we roughly assume that the dimensions of the new GL8 should not change much. Moreover, for this class of models, whether or not to lengthen is not really a big problem. Looking at the side of the vehicle, the GL8 has canceled the traditional waistline and adopted a one-piece structural design, and the hidden door handles also appear to be ingenious. Looking at the rear of the car, this GL8 is also laid out according to the design of the century, with triangular taillights on both sides subtly echoing the front of the car, and the rear surround also adopts a one-piece design, which looks harmonious.
At the moment, we only have the renders that have just come out, and we can't understand the specific interior layout yet. But at least, we can refer to the layout of the current Buick Century to speculate, **GL8 will most likely also learn from its basic design. In other words, the 33-inch curved dual screen will likely become part of its interior layout, which is completely outdated for current new energy models. As far as the seat part is concerned, the seats of American cars have always been their strength, and in terms of quality, they can fully compete with Japanese models on the current market. Of course, we still need to wait for the official release before we can know more specific information.
Finally, let's focus on the power part. The all-new generation GL8 will continue the 2The 0T mild-hybrid fuel version has a maximum power of 174 kW and is mated to a 9AT gearbox. And, ** car will also be launched 1The 5-ton plug-in hybrid version, in which the maximum power of 132 kW engine will be paired with a 140 kW electric motor. **GL8 is now in full road testing and is expected to be officially launched in the second half of the year. Based on this information, we have reason to believe that the new generation GL8 will continue its glory and create a broader market prospect.