Buick GL8 (2011)[Reviews]

The all-new 2011 Buick GL8 Shanghai GM is now available. The luxury SUV based on the legacy of the original Buick GL8, the first family of China executive coaching. Since the inception of the model in 1999, more than 330,000 were sold throughout China.

The new model, which will be available in January 2011, seven and 27 technological innovations and improvements in design, space and security, technology, power, functionality and quality. The result is an unprecedented experience in the luxury of an MPV, it is clear the Buick.

"The new GL8 was developed by Shanghai GM in collaboration with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai with the specific needs of our customers in mind," said Terry Johnsson, vice president of Shanghai GM vehicle sales, service and marketing. "It offers everything consumers have come to expect from Buick, a dynamic, smooth ride, quiet and comfort. Like its predecessor, the new Buick GL8 is the right product at the right time."

The new Buick GL8 has an elegant exterior design is underlined by Buick double sweep spear feature is in the front to back. Decorative metal strips add a sense of sleek, modern elegance. Its classic waterfall grille and portholes chrome greater emphasis on new Buick GL8 is inheritance.

With a length of 5256 mm, a width of 1878, with a height of 1800 mm and a wheelbase of 3088 mm, the new Buick GL8 provides a wide tower for all occupants. The interior trim fuses Eastern and Western aesthetics. The lighting mood of blue ice and a 360-degree wraparound design inspired by luxury yachts.

Remember the additional services are ergonomic two-tone genuine leather trim, two-piece panoramic sunroof, an electronic anti-pinch with a sliding door and touch tailgate lift motor, 10-speaker Bose 5.1-channel audio system with 7 inch touch screen in front and 10.2-inch WVGA screen HD rear, and the vehicle's OnStar safety and communication services.

Improved independent front suspension and rear sub-frames to ensure a smooth and steady. Setting up the signature quiet Buick reduce, block and absorb noise inside, and without distractions, which is comparable to the luxury sedan.

The new Buick GL8 comes with a choice of a 3.0-liter V-6 engine SIDI direct injection 2.4 liters intelligent or Ecotec segment leader in fuel efficiency. GM advanced 6-speed automatic transmission is standard, offering unprecedented power in the segment of the luxury minivan.

In the field of security, a new Buick GL8 is a very strong structure. Bosch 8.1 ESP system for the production of premium processing. It is complemented by large tires and disc brakes, six airbags available on selected models. For better visibility, the new Buick GL8 includes multi-dimensional Bi-Xenon HID blue ray crystal headlights and taillights as chrome LED.

New Buick GL8 luxury SUV with a retail price of between RMB 388,000 and RMB 288 000. Shanghai GM will also present an updated model of the current 2011 Buick GL8 in December 2010, aims at the top MPV segment. It includes a 2.4-liter Ecotec engine and a 6-speed automatic. This "strategy of two vehicles," Shanghai GM to examine in more detail MPV market, the luxury segment of secondary education.