Buick GL8 (3rd generation)
The undisputed king of China's executive transport and luxury MPV market.
- Power
- 260 bhp
- Top speed
- 127 mph
About the Buick GL8
The third-generation Buick GL8, specifically the ES and Avenir variants, represents the pinnacle of executive transport in China. Unlike its North American predecessors, this generation was developed by PATAC to meet the high demands of Chinese business elites, featuring a sophisticated multi-link rear suspension and a focus on rear-cabin opulence. The 2.0-litre LTG turbocharged engine provides smooth, effortless power suitable for long-distance highway cruising. It remains a status symbol in China, often preferred over luxury saloons for its 'mobile office' capabilities and superior second-row comfort.
Buick GL8 specs
The Buick GL8 produces 260 bhp (194 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 127 mph (205 km/h).
| Make | Buick |
|---|---|
| Model | GL8 |
| Generation | Third Generation (3rd generation) |
| Trim | 2.0T |
| Years | 2016–present |
| Type | Van |
| Body style | Minivan |
| Country | China |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged I4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,998 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 260 bhp (194 kW) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 127 mph (205 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,960 kg (4,321 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 133 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Buick GL8 rarity in CarSpot
The Buick GL8 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 14 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Buick GL8 fun facts
- The Buick GL8 is so successful in China that for a period, SAIC-GM sold three different generations of the model simultaneously to cover various price points.
- In China, the GL8 is often referred to as a 'business land cruiser' due to its ubiquity as a high-end corporate shuttle.
- The third-generation model introduced the ultra-luxurious Avenir trim, featuring diamond-quilted leather and thick pile carpeting to rival Mercedes-Benz interiors.