Buick GL8 Lu Shang Set to Debut on April 11, Positioned as a 300,000 Yuan Plug-in Hybrid MPV

2025/04/10
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The Buick GL8 Lu Shang is set to debut on April 11, positioned as a mid-large plug-in hybrid MPV in the 300,000 yuan segment, slightly below the Lu Zun plug-in hybrid series. The exterior continues the PURE Design family language, with a trapezoidal winged front face and integrated headlights. The vehicle measures 5219/1878/1807mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 3088mm. The interior features a 12.3-inch dual-screen setup and a column shifter, with a 15.6-inch ceiling screen in the rear. Power comes from the "True Dragon" plug-in hybrid system, with a 1.5T engine and P1+P3 motors, delivering a combined power of 292kW and a CLTC range of 1420km.
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