On April 16, 2024, SAIC-GM Buick announced that the long-range plug-in hybrid luxury business class, the all-new GL8 Lu Zun PHEV, will be launched on April 24th at the "Buick Brand Day". The new car inherits Buick's 24 years of deep accumulation in the development of high-end MPV products, accurately understands market trends and consumers' demand for new energy MPVs, and is the first to be equipped with SAIC-GM's new generation of PHEV intelligent electric plug-in hybrid system, with a CLTC comprehensive range of up to 1,370 kilometers, achieving a breakthrough upgrade in electrification, comfort, and smart experience. The all-new GL8 Lu Zun PHEV will not only fully meet consumers' advanced functional needs for luxury, comfort, flexible space, driving quality, and smart travel, but will also create an MPV travel experience that is compatible with work, leisure, and entertainment, and carries warmth and highlights taste with its unique brand value.
Currently, the new GL8 Lu Zun PHEV is now available for pre-order. Users can place an order through the Buick official website, iBuick App or search for the Buick mini program on WeChat.
The all-new GL8 Luzun PHEV will be launched soon, continuing its market legend
As another transformational masterpiece of the Buick brand in the era of intelligent electric, the new GL8 Lu Zun PHEV is equipped with the "super joint venture plug-in hybrid" - SAIC-GM's new generation PHEV intelligent electric plug-in hybrid system, which includes the new generation plug-in hybrid electric drive unit developed by the Pan Asia Automotive Technology Center, the new generation plug-in hybrid battery with the same standard as Auton, the 1.5T hybrid engine with deep Miller cycle, and the industry-leading triple AI intelligent control algorithm. The new car not only has an ultra-long comprehensive cruising range that exceeds its peers, but also can achieve 292kW comprehensive power and 580Nm comprehensive torque, as well as the leading acceleration performance and ultra-low energy consumption performance in its class, directly addressing user concerns such as "degraded performance due to lack of power, inconsistent driving quality, and battery safety risks", and bringing a new benchmark for plug-in hybrid experience of "true performance, super smoothness, and high safety".
The all-new GL8 Lu Zun PHEV sets a new benchmark for plug-in hybrid experience with “real performance, super smoothness and high safety”
The new GL8 Lu Zun PHEV is built on the basis of pure MPV pedigree. Its exterior adopts the pure design concept that is in line with CENTURY. It integrates the oriental landscape connotation, modern aesthetics, and digital technology, showing the majestic momentum and elegant demeanor of a luxury MPV. The interior adopts a new technology luxury design style to create a fully advanced luxurious space, flexible layout, as well as intelligent and comfortable enjoyment. The innovative concierge smart island has built-in cooling and heating boxes, cup holders, wireless charging and other functions; the rear cabin smart screen supports touch screen and remote control operation, Bluetooth/WiFi connection, Android and iOS wireless projection; the newly upgraded Nappa leather feather-feeling aviation seat has thickened the backrest surface, strengthened the shoulder and neck support effect, and created an immersive and relaxing "upgraded cabin" enjoyment. It is worth mentioning that the new GL8 Lu Zun PHEV will also provide two optional cabin layouts of six seats and seven seats. Among them, the seven-seat version has an electric folding function for the third row of seats, which is suitable for diversified vehicle use scenarios.
As a pioneer, leader and standard setter in the domestic MPV market, Buick GL8 has continuously refreshed the MPV experience with the continuous evolution of five generations of products in 24 years, becoming a "phenomenal" model in the domestic MPV market, and achieving the reputation of "home, business, and GL8" among 1.8 million users. Today, the upcoming all-new GL8 Lu Zun PHEV will break through and innovate in multiple key dimensions, setting a new standard for MPVs in the era of intelligent electric vehicles and continuing the market legend!
