General Motors unveiled a few teaser shots of its new minivan for the Chinese market. Called the Buick GL8, the model will be fully revealed Nov. 28, and it is supposedly tailored for China's chauffeured elite.
The production GL8 does stray from the show car in terms of powertrain. While the Business Concept was reportedly fitted with GM's next-generation mild-hybrid system, GM has only revealed two powertrain choices for the production van. Buyers can have their pick of either the 2.4-liter Ecotec I-4, or the direct-injection 3.0-liter V-6. Regardless, power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift controls.
The car will be unveiled on November 28th.
Press Release
New-Generation Buick GL8 to Be Launched on Nov. 28
SHANGHAI -- Shanghai GM recently announced that its new-generation Buick GL8 will officially be launched on Nov. 28. The newest member of the popular GL8 family is tailor-made for business users. It offers improvements in design, power, control and technology. It will create a new era for locally made executive wagons.
The new-generation Buick GL8 will come with a choice of a 2.4-liter Ecotec engine or 3.0-liter V-6 SIDI engine, as well as a six-speed automatic-manual transmission, OnStar and Buick's Quiet Tuning system.
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