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Evolution of an Icon
Retaining GL8’s signature flying-wing design, the PHEV adds an active grille with 58 diamond-shaped flaps reducing drag. Side “Timeglass” character lines integrate vortex generators for a 0.29Cd drag coefficient. The 402-LED “Stellar Wing” taillight choreographs greeting animations, while hidden charging ports preserve clean aesthetics.
Dual-Mode Intelligence
GM’s new PHEV system pairs a 1.5T engine with dual motors (292kW total), achieving 0-100km/h in 7.8s. The 24.4kWh CATL battery delivers 135km pure EV range (CLTC) and 1030km total range. Proprietary “Vibration-Free Start” tech limits engine engagement shocks to 0.02g, maintaining library-quiet NVH.
Independent thermal management for battery/motor/engine ensures optimal performance:
EV mode: 18.5kWh/100km (with seat HVAC)
Hybrid mode: 5.2L/100km (urban)
Outperforms Sienna PHEV with 12% better fuel economy in charge-sustaining mode.
Invisible Opulence
The “Cloud Cocoon” cabin uses antimicrobial Ultraleather and recycled materials. Second-row “Zero-G Seats” offer 16-way adjustment with graphene heating. A roof-mounted 15.6-inch screen enables wireless conferencing, while Bose ANC maintains 58dB at highway speeds.
Competitive Edge
Vs Denza D9 DM-i:
780mm second-row access width (15% wider)
Lowered 380mm flat-floor design
Vs Sienna PHEV:
27,000N·m/deg torsional rigidity
OTA-upgradable energy management
Scenario Versatility
Business: Executive mode activates privacy shades + aromatherapy
Family: Integrated ISOFIX under third-row seats
Adventure: 25-minute DC fast charging + 3.3kW V2L output
Innovation DNA
“Hybrid Humility” philosophy activates blue ambient lights in EV mode for pedestrian courtesy. The “Energy HUD” visualizes power flow. Most revolutionary: “Time Capsule” memory recognizes occupants’ preferences via facial recognition.
Verdict
The GL8 PHEV succeeds not by revolutionizing MPV DNA, but by perfecting it for the electrification era. Through whisper-quiet hybrid operation and invisible tech integrations, Buick proves luxury isn’t about ostentation – it’s about anticipating needs before they’re voiced. In a market torn between nostalgia and innovation, this Chinese-American hybrid masterfully bridges both worlds, securing GL8’s throne as the unchallenged “land business class” for a new generation.
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