SAIC General Motors has been making continuous moves. No sooner had the all-new new energy brand "Electra" been launched than the Buick brand, at its "MPV Night" event on April 21, introduced another all-new large new energy MPV—the GL8 Land Business, available in three trim levels: Pioneer Edition, Smart Edition, and Premium Edition, with a price range of 249,900 yuan to 289,900 yuan. As Buick's strategic model for fully advancing into the new energy field, the GL8 Land Business redefines the value standard for new energy MPVs with the industry-leading "True Dragon" plug-in hybrid technology, true seven-seat comfort space, and all-around safety performance, providing Chinese family and business users with a more efficient and smarter travel solution.
The strongest plug-in hybrid technology in MPVs: long range, low energy consumption, strong power
The GL8 Land Business is equipped across all trims with the "True Dragon" plug-in hybrid system, integrating a 1.5T hybrid engine, an Ultium-standard high-safety battery, and a fully self-developed P1P3 electric drive unit, achieving breakthroughs in the three core dimensions of "range, energy consumption, and power."
With a combined range of 1,420 km, one tank of fuel can easily take you from Beijing directly to Shanghai, with no need for frequent refueling on long trips. The 142 km pure electric range fully covers daily commuting needs and supports free switching among three modes: pure electric priority, intelligent hybrid, and intelligent power preservation.
Real energy consumption is the lowest in its class, with combined fuel consumption as low as 1.25L per 100 km and fuel consumption under depleted battery conditions at only 6.68L. Through patented thermal management technology and an efficient energy recovery system, it achieves economic optimization across all operating conditions. Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes only 7.7 seconds, and 80-120 km/h overtaking acceleration takes only 4.8 seconds. With triple AI intelligent control algorithms, it can maintain high-speed stability even under depleted battery conditions, truly achieving "consistent performance whether fully charged or depleted."
In terms of battery safety, the GL8 Land Business adopts an Ultium-standard plug-in hybrid battery, featuring a triple high-strength protective structure, an aerospace-grade nano aerogel thermal insulation wall, and IP68/IP6K9K waterproof design. It has undergone more than 70 rigorous tests to ensure safety performance in extreme scenarios such as collisions, high temperatures, and water immersion. Its battery cells have a cycle life exceeding 3,300 cycles and support full-lifecycle fast charging without lithium plating, far exceeding mainstream industry levels.
True seven-seat comfort space, every row is first class
With golden body dimensions of 5219mm×1878mm×1807mm and an ultra-long wheelbase of 3088mm, the GL8 Land Business creates the best spacious and comfortable space in its class. The three-row theater-style seat layout balances visibility and comfort. Even a child 1.4 meters tall can easily enjoy the view in the third row, completely bidding farewell to the cramped feeling of traditional MPV third rows.
The second-row luxury aviation seats are equipped with leg rests, heating, ventilation, and an 800mm ultra-long slide rail. Developed based on 101 rigorous standards, the high-rigidity frame and dual-hardness foam process ensure they will not deform for ten years. The third-row full-size seats have the longest seat cushion length and backrest height in their class, rejecting a sunken fold-down design to ensure floor structure continuity and occupant safety. The 521L-1650L variable trunk volume can accommodate 4 golf bags or 3 24-inch suitcases when fully occupied, meeting multi-scenario travel needs.
In-cabin quietness also reaches industry benchmark levels. The GL8 Land Business adopts an upgraded version of "Buick QuietTuning Technology." Through Sone value acoustic evaluation and tuning by a "golden ears" team, cabin noise control is comparable to that of luxury sedans. A 15.6-inch rear cabin smart screen, luxury foldable small tables, multiple types of charging interfaces, and a 3.3kW external discharge function further enhance travel convenience and entertainment experience.
All-around safety and health protection
Safety is in the DNA of Buick as a century-old brand. The GL8 Land Business features a submarine-level ten-horizontal and six-vertical cage body structure, meeting C-NCAP five-star and C-IASI excellent ratings in the small overlap crash test. The entire vehicle has undergone 6.5 million kilometers of durability testing, covering extreme cold, high temperature, high altitude, and other full-condition verification to ensure reliability.
In terms of intelligent driving assistance, it is equipped with a multi-scenario active safety system, including full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and automatic emergency braking, comprehensively safeguarding family travel.
Details determine quality, and the GL8 Land Business has its own insistence on electromagnetic safety. For example, the radiation value at the ankle position in the cabin is only 1/30 of that of a mobile phone call, and maternal and infant-level health standards allow sensitive groups to ride with peace of mind.
Xia Yu: The king is still the king
As a core brand under SAIC General Motors, Buick has been deeply cultivating the MPV market for 26 years and has served more than 2 million users cumulatively. The launch of the GL8 Land Business not only fills the technical gap in the new energy MPV market, but also forms an "MPV Dream Team" with models such as the GL8 Land Premium and Buick Century, covering the full segment market from high-end to ultra-luxury and continuing to lead the industry into a new era of intelligent electrification.
With "true range, true comfort, and true safety" as its core selling points, the Buick GL8 Land Business redefines the value benchmark for new energy MPVs. Whether it is the spaciousness and low usage cost pursued by family users, or the luxury experience and reliability valued in business scenarios, the GL8 Land Business can satisfy them all. In the wave of electrification transformation, this model will undoubtedly become the first choice for consumers embracing green travel, helping Buick consolidate its kingly position in the MPV market.
