The news of the Buick GL8 hybrid minivan was received with enthusiasm. Consumers in China are particularly intrigued by the new product, given that it is visually virtually indistinguishable from the country's popular 8 GL2022 Century.
By the design of the grille, we can determine whether this is a pure hybrid or a plug-in one. Photo: youtube.com The design of the car fully corresponds to the aesthetics of the brand, formed in past years. The elegant and flowing body shapes are combined with split headlights and DRLs. The bumper with large diffusers adds extra weight to the appearance.
The PHEV version of the Buick GL8 gets a chrome grille with horizontal slats. A pure hybrid can be identified by its mesh design. There are also minor differences in the design of the fog lights between these versions.
As befits a modern Chinese electric car, the GL8 received hidden door handles, which, albeit slightly, improve the aerodynamics of the body. On the passenger side you can see the hatch, under which is hidden a port for charging the battery.
Particular attention is paid to the comfort of second-row passengers. Photo: youtube.com Both versions of the minivan are equipped with an 18-inch “casting”. Body dimensions – 5219x1878x1807 mm with a wheelbase of 3088 mm. The curb weight of the car is 2390 kg.
The GL8 retains the spacious interior that is closely associated with the elegant Buick brand. According to previously released information, the hybrid minivan will offer us a comfortable second row with a folding table, a folding armrest in the center and a refrigerator.
Comfortable seats are already installed as standard, and in higher versions they also have built-in massage, damping and a pneumatic lumbar support system.
In front of the driver is a dual display of the instrument panel and infotainment system. Photo: youtube.com As for the powertrain, the PHEV will receive a hybrid electric drive with a 1,5-liter engine. The total power will be 292 kW, peak torque – 580 N*m. In the CLTC cycle, the maximum range on a fully charged battery is 1370 km.
More information about prices and trim levels will be available very soon, on April 27, when the model will be officially presented in China.
