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The '''Buick GL8''' is a [[minivan]] sold by [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]]' [[Buick]] division in [[China]]. Introduced in 2000, the GL8 is similar to the [[Pontiac Montana]]. Unlike other GM minivans, a roof rack was never offered. It was redesigned for 2005; however, it has a more aerodynamic and futuristic look than its [[United States|American]] and [[Canada|Canadian]] counterparts, the [[Buick Terraza]], the [[Chevrolet Uplander]], the [[Pontiac Montana]], and the [[Saturn Relay]]. |
The '''Buick GL8''' is a [[minivan]] sold by [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]]' [[Buick]] division in [[China]]. Introduced in 2000, the GL8 is similar to the [[Pontiac Montana]]. Unlike other GM minivans, a roof rack was never offered. It was redesigned for 2005; however, it has a more aerodynamic and futuristic look than its [[United States|American]] and [[Canada|Canadian]] counterparts, the [[Buick Terraza]], the [[Chevrolet Uplander]], the [[Pontiac Montana]], and the [[Saturn Relay]]. |
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A revamped edition was released in late 2010, featuring 2.4L and V6 3.0L engines. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://chinaautoweb.com/2010/11/shanghai-gm-unveils-revamped-buick-gl8-mpv/ |title=Shanghai GM Unveils Revamped Buick GL8 MPV |publisher=ChinaAutoWeb.com}}</ref> |
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==Models== |
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The regular wheelbase GL8 is known as the GL8 2.5 while the extended wheelbase variant is called the GL8 Firstland. There are four trim levels available, called the LT, CT1, CT2, and GT (which is only available on the Firstland). In October 2001, the first bunch of Buick GL10s (10 passenger versions of the 1st-generation GL8) were exported to the Philippines. |
The regular wheelbase GL8 is known as the GL8 2.5 while the extended wheelbase variant is called the GL8 Firstland. There are four trim levels available, called the LT, CT1, CT2, and GT (which is only available on the Firstland). In October 2001, the first bunch of Buick GL10s (10 passenger versions of the 1st-generation GL8) were exported to the Philippines. |
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In 2001, the Buick GL8 XEA1 or Phoenix was developed as a collaboration between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). The Buick GL8 XAE1 is a hybrid vehicle that uses a 35 kW fuel cell and compressed hydrogen gas to deliver its power. The General Motors Phoenix was officially unveiled at the Pan Asia Automotive Technology Center in China in the year 2001. |
In 2001, the Buick GL8 XEA1 or Phoenix was developed as a collaboration between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). The Buick GL8 XAE1 is a hybrid vehicle that uses a 35 kW fuel cell and compressed hydrogen gas to deliver its power. The General Motors Phoenix was officially unveiled at the Pan Asia Automotive Technology Center in China in the year 2001. |
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Revision as of 19:26, 13 January 2011
| Buick GL8 | |
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| Second generation Buick GL8 Firstland | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2000–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body style | 4-door van |
| Layout | FF layout/All wheel drive |
| Platform | U-body |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| First generation | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 2000–2005 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door minivan |
| Related | Chevrolet Venture Oldsmobile Silhouette Pontiac Montana Opel Sintra Vauxhall Sintra Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.4 L LA1 V6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Template:Auto in (2.5) Template:Auto in (Firstland) |
| Length | Template:Auto in (2.5) Template:Auto in (Fir.) |
| Width | Template:Auto in |
| Height | Template:Auto in (2.5) Template:Auto in (Fir.) |
| Curb weight | 3,730 lb (1,692 kg) (2.5) 3,942 lb (1,788 kg) (Fir.) |
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 2005–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door minivan |
| Related | Chevrolet Uplander Buick Terraza Saturn Relay Pontiac Montana SV6 |
The Buick GL8 is a minivan sold by General Motors' Buick division in China. Introduced in 2000, the GL8 is similar to the Pontiac Montana. Unlike other GM minivans, a roof rack was never offered. It was redesigned for 2005; however, it has a more aerodynamic and futuristic look than its American and Canadian counterparts, the Buick Terraza, the Chevrolet Uplander, the Pontiac Montana, and the Saturn Relay.
A revamped edition was released in late 2010, featuring 2.4L and V6 3.0L engines. [1]
Models
The regular wheelbase GL8 is known as the GL8 2.5 while the extended wheelbase variant is called the GL8 Firstland. There are four trim levels available, called the LT, CT1, CT2, and GT (which is only available on the Firstland). In October 2001, the first bunch of Buick GL10s (10 passenger versions of the 1st-generation GL8) were exported to the Philippines.
Engines:
- GL8 2.5: 2.5 L V6 engine
- GL8 Firstland: 3.0 L V6
Prototype
In 2001, the Buick GL8 XEA1 or Phoenix was developed as a collaboration between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). The Buick GL8 XAE1 is a hybrid vehicle that uses a 35 kW fuel cell and compressed hydrogen gas to deliver its power. The General Motors Phoenix was officially unveiled at the Pan Asia Automotive Technology Center in China in the year 2001.
References
- ^ "Shanghai GM Unveils Revamped Buick GL8 MPV". ChinaAutoWeb.com.
External links
- Official site - In Chinese
- Buick GL8 information
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