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Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km

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Buick GL8 is a familiar joint venture medium and large MPV, has entered the Chinese market has gone through 25 years, achieved good sales results, and after entering the new energy era, Buick GL8 has also completed the transformation through the plug-in hybrid system, in August this year, GL8 Luzun PHEV delivered a total of 4234 units, ranking fifth in the MPV list, exceeding the fuel version of GL8, at present, Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV has launched a total of 4 models, The official guide price is 359,900-419,900 yuan, let's take the 2024 Luzun 1.5T Premium Edition as an example (389,900 yuan) to see how it performs in all aspects.

Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km
Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km

The first time I saw the Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV, I gave the impression that it was atmospheric! The front face has a trapezoidal large-mouth style chrome grille that is luxurious and refined, and the split headlights have a unique style, using a full LED light source, with automatic headlights, adaptive high and low beams, and a delayed shutdown function, which has a good lighting effect at night.

Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km
Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km

The length, width and height of the vehicle reached 5219 * 1878 * 1807mm, and the wheelbase reached 3088mm, no matter where such a big man is parked, it can always attract the attention of others, the side of the body, low wind resistance wheels, suspended roof and other popular elements are readily available, the larger window area at the B-pillar and C-pillar effectively stretches the visual width, and also provides a better view for the third row, equipped with double-sided electric side sliding doors, the side windows use multi-layer soundproof glass, and the rear side windows are privacy glass, Comes with a manual sun blind.

Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km
Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km

The rear of the car is square and three-dimensional, with chrome decoration applied in the middle of the blackened taillights, a spoiler at the end of the roof adds a stylish atmosphere, and the area of the tail window glass is also designed to be relatively large, which also effectively guarantees the view of rear passengers.

Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km

In terms of interior, the layout of the center console, color matching and materials have created a sense of luxury, the leather multi-function steering wheel is comfortable to hold, and the electronic pocket gear is used, to say that the most attractive is the 30-inch 6K resolution central control screen, equipped with Buick eConnect intelligent car machine system, built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, smooth operation, support GPS navigation system, OTA upgrade, voice four-zone wake-up recognition, voice continuous recognition, visible can be said, etc., the actual experience, sit in the car and say "Hello Buick" After you can wake up the voice assistant, the response is sensitive, compared with the traditional fuel MPV model, the Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV intelligent configuration is more abundant.

Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km
Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km

Equipped with eCruise driving assistance system, including front and rear parking radar, transparent chassis/540-degree panoramic image, full-speed adaptive cruise, active braking, lane departure warning, DOW door opening warning, forward collision warning, lane merging assist, lane keeping assist, etc., it is more friendly to novice drivers and adds convenience and safety to long-distance travel.

Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km
Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km
Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km

The car adopts a 2+2+3 7-seat layout, thanks to the size of the medium and large MPV, the 1.77-meter-tall experiencer can get enough riding space in the front row, the second row and the third row, the front seat supports electric adjustment and ventilation and heating functions, the second row adopts an independent seat design, with a leg rest, which can be unfolded and lying down with one key, also with electric adjustment, seat heating and ventilation functions, and a small table is designed to facilitate office use, and it is easier to enter the third row from the middle passage of the car. Three independent headrests are provided, the height of the cushion is reasonable, and you will not be too tired after a long ride, and you can also adjust your sitting posture after sitting for a long time.

Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km

In terms of power, it is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine and a motor, with a maximum engine power of 132kW, a maximum engine torque of 250N·m, a total motor power of 160kW, and a total motor torque of 330N·m, the comprehensive maximum power of the system reaches 292kW, and the maximum torque of the system is 580N·m, matched with a 2-speed DHT gearbox. Using a battery pack with a capacity of 24.4 kWh, the CLTC pure electric range is 138km, which is no problem for short-distance travel, and the CLTC comprehensive cruising range is 1370km, which reduces the number of energy replenishment, and the lowest fuel consumption in the WLTC state of charge per 100 kilometers is 6.97L, which is already very fuel-efficient for medium and large MPVs.

Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km

In the process of driving, my surprise is that it is "easier to drive" than expected, due to the blessing of the electric motor, the starting response is fast, the power output is smooth, although the body is larger, but there will be no sense of bulkiness when driving, and whether it is full of power, or the state of power loss, there is no power decline, and it has an energy recovery function, which can be adjusted to a driving state close to the fuel vehicle, in addition, the chassis tuning has a foundation, which can filter out most of the bumps and vibrations on the road, and when encountering bad roads and running at high speeds, the suspension is tenacious, the body support is in place, and the driving and riding in all road conditions are not dizzy or shaky.

Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV: A plug-in hybrid medium and large MPV, comfortable to drive and ride, with a comprehensive range of 1,370km

In general, the Buick GL8 Luzun PHEV has a generous appearance, rich configuration, comfortable driving and riding, and the plug-in hybrid system reduces energy consumption and improves the power experience, which can not only meet the business travel needs of users, but also shorten the distance with family users, and the overall strength of the product is good.

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