As an evergreen tree in the domestic MPV market, Buick GL8 has always had very good sales, with a total sales volume of more than 100,000 units in 2023, ranking among the top two in the annual sales list together with the Denza D9, which also has 100,000+ sales.
However, in January 2024, Buick GL8 sales fell to 5th place, with only 4,989 units, a significant decline year-on-year and month-on-month, compared with the Denza D9, which topped the list with 8,030 units, it was not half a point. The reason for this is that the DENZA D9 is a DM-i plug-in hybrid power, which has more advantages in electrification and intelligence, and is also more cost-effective.
However, Buick GL8 will certainly not sit still, and will definitely take active action to close the gap between products and launch new products with all its might. It is reported that the Buick GL8 will be launched in a pure electric version and a plug-in hybrid version, which is positioned similarly to the Buick Century.
Speaking of which, on social platforms recently, Buick released an official trailer for the GL8 plug-in hybrid model**, and the new car will be named a new generation of GL8 plug-in hybrid version.
From the ** point of view, the appearance of the new car continues the classic design of the current model, while the details have also been upgraded and adjusted, the large air intake grille on the front face is matched with a split headlight group, the through-type light strip above supports the light language effect, and the air vents are also designed under the longitudinal high and low beam light groups on both sides, and the overall appearance is quite imposing.
At the same time, the interior of the new car has also been optimized, the steering wheel shape looks the same as that of the Buick Century, and it is equipped with ** armrests that can slide forward and backward, and the interior may be designed with an on-board refrigerator. In addition, the new car will be equipped with the latest in-car entertainment system, and the rear seat will also be equipped with a practical small table.
The most interesting thing about this new car is the powertrain it carries, which may be made up of 1Although the specific parameters of the plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 5T engine and a P1+P3 motor are not yet known, the upgrade from a 48V mild hybrid to a plug-in hybrid is already a major step that cannot be ignored, which will also bring more positive impact to the GL8, which has lower sales. However, the final launch price will directly determine whether the new car will become a high-volume model, which will ultimately affect the sales performance of the GL8.