On October 31, 2024, the all - new generation of Buick GL8 Avenir was officially announced to be launched at the SAIC - GM Pan - Asia Technical Automotive Center. As a sister model of the already - launched GL8 Avenir PHEV model, the all - new GL8 Avenir will continue the interior and exterior designs of the PHEV model, and is equipped with a 2.0T Ecotec engine with an intelligent cylinder deactivation function and a 9 - speed automatic manual transmission.
In terms of vehicle size, the all - new Buick GL8 Avenir doesn't have a vehicle length often exceeding 5.3 meters or a vehicle width of 2 meters like its competitors. Instead, it rationally maintains the dimensions of 5219×1878×1807mm (length×width×height) with a wheelbase of 3088mm. Thanks to in - depth research on the Chinese market, this body specification not only ensures the coordination and composure of the proportion between the front of the vehicle and the body but also perfectly matches the national - standard parking spaces and allows access to most underground garages, providing users with more abundant usage scenarios. The all - new Buick GL8 Avenir still adopts the PURE Design concept that is in line with the flagship model CENTURY. The front grille is wider and larger, with high recognition. The new vehicle offers three colors, namely Pearl White, Aurora Silver, and Crystal Diamond Purple, for consumers to choose from, making it suitable for both business and family use. The 1.9 - meter - long through - type split headlights adopt EVONIK light curtain technology and support six intelligent lighting modes. Compared with the PHEV model, the fuel - powered version uses a different parametric design, inspired by the layered beauty of overlapping mountain ranges. The lines on the side of the vehicle are neat and stretched, and it's hard to distinguish the difference from the PHEV model without careful observation. The new integrated opposite - positioned concierge door handles automatically pop out to welcome passengers when the user approaches. The electroplated trim strip near the bottom side skirt is neat, lowering the visual center of gravity on the side. At the same time, the mechanical unlocking hole is also hidden in it, truly achieving both fashion and safety. The low - floor platform is another great advantage of the GL8 Avenir. The first - step height of only 390mm makes it more convenient for the elderly and children to get in and out of the vehicle.
The rear of the vehicle has a square, neat shape, with straight lines that are magnificent and solemn. The through - type LED taillights echo the front of the vehicle, all of which are consistent with the PHEV model. The only difference lies in the rear logo, and now there is only the simple mark of "GL8 ES". The trunk space is regular and has good depth performance. In the 7 - seat state, two 30 - inch suitcases can be placed, or a combination of three 24 - inch suitcases and two 21 - inch suitcases. Thanks to the one - button electric folding / restoration function of the third - row seats, the volume of the trunk can be expanded from 442L to 1650L, making it easy to load several bicycles or a large amount of camping equipment for a family outing.
The all - new GL8 Avenir has the same luxurious interior as the PHEV plug - in hybrid version and comes with a new Water - cloud - gray color scheme. This is a very elegant and comfortable color - matching style. Compared with the previous business - oriented nature of the GL8, this generation of the model has added more of a homey atmosphere. In addition, in the areas within easy reach such as the central control area and door panel area, there are soft - wraps, metal decorative panels, and chrome embellishments. At the same time, the entire vehicle, including the front and rear triangular windows, all adopt double - layer laminated sound - insulating glass to improve NVH quality.
The front two rows of seats in the whole vehicle are equipped with ventilation, heating, and massage functions. Among them, the most important second - row seats are exactly the same as those of the PHEV model. They are equipped with two Nappa genuine leather feather - feeling aviation seats, with comprehensive upgrades from the original seat frame, materials to functions. Moreover, the SurFlex slow - rebound foam layer technology brings a human - body fit degree as high as 89%, and the comfort level is top - notch among the same level. In addition, during the early design stage of these two seats, the resonance frequency of the seats was considered to avoid the human body's resonance frequency, and dampers were installed on the seat frame to reduce vibration - induced jitter and abnormal noise, avoiding motion sickness from the source.
In terms of functions, the second - row seats are also equipped with six - way aviation headrests, four - way lumbar supports, electric leg rests, three - gear rapid heating & ventilation, and eight - point three - intensity massage, effectively relieving travel fatigue. Moreover, the seat development has undergone as many as 101 rigorous tests in seven major categories to ensure reliability and durability beyond comfort.
The 15.6 - inch rear - cabin ceiling - mounted smart screen is also exactly the same as that of the PHEV model. It can be electrically adjusted in five gears (90°/105°/115°/125°/135°) and manually adjusted from 0 - 135°, allowing for the best viewing angles whether sitting or lying. It supports Bluetooth and WiFi connections, as well as wireless screen casting for Android and iOS mobile phone systems. The built - in Sofa Manager APP provides more than 1,000 application downloads. It has undergone vehicle durability tests and 25,000 folding motor opening and closing tests to ensure 10 - year usage reliability.
Compared with the second - row seats, the third - row seats are equipped with electric backrest adjustment and one - button electric folding functions, and the adjustable range is very large, enabling even adults to sit comfortably. Thanks to the theater - style stepped layout design, the third row also has a better view, so that third - row passengers will not feel much of a sense of disparity in the riding experience. In terms of functional configurations, the third row also has a manual sunshade and USB - A/USB - C charging functions.
In terms of power, the all - new GL8 Avenir will adopt a drive system composed of the eighth - generation Ecotec 2.0T variable - cylinder turbocharged engine, a 9 - speed HYDRA - MATIC transmission, and a 48V mild - hybrid system.
The maximum power is 174kW, and the peak torque is 350 N·m. The official 0 - 100km/h acceleration time is 9.6 seconds. This engine can switch among three modes: "high - performance four - cylinder", "four - cylinder economy", and "two - cylinder ultra - economy". Combined with the 48V mild - hybrid system, the vehicle's start - up is lighter and quieter, and the fuel economy is also better.Wangdao Automobile Foreign Trade Company, focusing on the automobile industry, a variety of models are hot selling.Leapmotor C16 Car,Voyah Passion Car,byd yuan ev.
