A few days ago, the actual car picture of the Buick GL8 plug-in hybrid model was exposed on the Internet. Its license plate is marked as GL8 PHEV. According to previous news, the new car is positioned higher than the current Lu Zun and is expected to be officially released at the Beijing Auto Show that opens on April 25.
The new car adopts the same interior and exterior decoration as the Buick Century. The large-mouth air intake grille further enhances the momentum of the vehicle. The top of the grille is equipped with a through-light strip and supports light language effects. The split headlights are located on both sides of the grille. There are also There are vents designed to help the brake system dissipate heat.
On the side of the car body, the roof line and window line design of the new car, as well as the inclination of the A-pillar, match just right. The entire profile does not look stiff and at the same time ensures the seating space in the car. The rear of the vehicle may still have through-type taillights, but the overall visual effect is still very coordinated. The light groups on both sides echo the headlights, creating an atmospheric and stretched visual effect.
In terms of interior, the biggest highlight of the official demonstration is that it is equipped with a central armrest that can slide forward and backward, supports left and right opening, and is expected to have a built-in refrigerator. In terms of details, you can see that the steering wheel shape of the new car is similar to that of the Buick Century. It is also expected to provide Buick’s latest in-car entertainment system. In addition, the car is also equipped with a rear small table, and the inner armrests of the second row seats may be fixed. Buttons may be integrated inside the armrest.
“The one on the far right is the seat of the GL8 plug-in hybrid version”
Not only that, the car seats are made of Nappa leather material, the seat cushion and backrest are very wide, have adjustable leg rests, and are equipped with 6-way adjustable headrests. The new seats are filled with SurFlex comfort cotton, with the filling thickness reaching 30mm in some areas, which can further improve riding comfort. In addition, the seat also has damping shock absorbers, air bag massage, pneumatic lumbar support and other configurations.
In terms of power, the new car is expected to be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine and a P1+P3 motor. Officials revealed that its comprehensive battery life will exceed 1,000km, and the 0-100km/h acceleration time will be increased by 15%. The current GL8’s 0- The acceleration time to 100km/h is 9.8 seconds, and it is speculated that the plug-in hybrid version is expected to be about 8.5 seconds. In addition, the car has both fast charging and slow charging interfaces. For more information about the new car, we will continue to pay attention to the report.
