General Motors has just launched the refreshed 2023 Buick GL8 MPV family in China, introducing new design and comfort features to each of the three variants that make up the current range of the Asian country’s exclusive vehicle.
2023 Buick GL8 Avenir
The updated 2023 Buick GL8 family features a new front-end design with a larger, more expressive grille that gives every Buick full-size MPV an imposing presence, as well as improved features and a higher level of on-board comfort. This revamped family is comprised of the second-generation GL8 Legacy along with the third-generation GL8 ES and GL8 Avenir, which will be sold alongside the all-new Buick GL8 Century.
2023 Buick GL8 ES
From now on, the 2023 Buick GL8 family will be made up of some five differentiated models spanning the last three generations and will strengthen the presence of the successful full-size MPV in the Chinese market. Notably, this new styling update of the GL8 Legacy – previously called Classic – and GL8 ES/Avenir does not adopt Buick’s new image and maintains the brand’s old logo.
2023 Buick GL8 Legacy
The updated lineup kicks off with the refreshed 2023 Buick GL8 Legacy, which represents the fourth facelift of the second-generation GL8 since its initial launch in 2010. As such, the highlight of the 2023 GL8 Legacy is the massive new front grille with multiple horizontal louvers and a restyled bumper for a more imposing appearance. It also includes upgraded technology and safety equipment.
Meanwhile, the 2023 Buick GL8 ES and GL8 Avenir receive their second cosmetic update since the third-generation model’s official debut in October 2016. Like the Legacy, the updated GL8 ES and GL8 Avenir feature a larger grille with jeweled moldings and a new front bumper to reinforce its premium character. Although it uses the same grille as the ES, the Avenir is distinguished by exclusive Matrix LED headlights.
The updated 2023 Buick GL8 MPV family is now available for sale in China, its country of origin and the only market where Buick sells the nameplate. Additionally, there are now a total of 20 variants across the entire MPV lineup, with prices starting from CNY 232,900 (about $34,170 at current exchange rates) for the base GL8 Legacy to CNY 533,900 ($78,330) for the uplevel GL8 Avenir.
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Another new exciting product for China ! How’s that chip shortage working out over there ?
Looks like bastardized Kia/Audi. Made in China and sold in China. Who cares…
Unless gm decides to import to US. Maybe that’s the only to sell full chip sets in vehicles and then send here.
China gets the chips and US cries for money from the WH to do their job…sounds like WH stimulus, get money to set on your ashes and not work.
This country is upside down…🙁
Lol.. shareholders don’t care where their money is invested as long as there is a return on gm’s stock which is what I said and we agree. But, I also said, gm is investing more in China and sort of establishing China as the next Detroit since labor and materials are far cheaper and no unions so gm can increase profits from China. I think we’re saying the samething.
We all know corporations go over seas to profit its comes down to their strategy for the next 5 years and we’ve seen large investments in China.
Like you I don’t own stock just products. I steered away a few times with Dodge and Nissan and got burnt. I won’t ever buy them again…
Who cares race57? GM shareholders care because GM makes a ton of money in China which helps it compete worldwide. GM can’t compete with the other car companies by being a U.S. only manufacturer, those days are long gone. That’s reality.
China is all J/V, hard to get money out of country, not very profitable compared to Europe when Opel was healthy.
China makes financial sense because, with partners, a lot of engineering and design work can be done and then used at zero cost global. This is most important in low margin LATAM where GM can rebadge & sell technology loaded GEM cars instead of old Opel models. If Seeker is sold here it will be extra profitable because of R&D savings.
One ugly minivan
GM’s strong entry in the global competition for World’s Ugliest Grill!
I think this would be successful here in the U.S
It may not be the prettiest but at least its a people mover which they do not offer here in north america. We would take this in a heartbeat with an awd option.
“2023 GL8 Legacy is the massive new front grille with multiple horizontal louvers and a restyled bumper for a more imposing appearance.”
Well that’s the understatement of the year! I often (quietly) think how I wouldn’t mind if we in the US would get many of the vehicles they get in China. I say quietly because I’d much prefer anything sold here is assembled here as well. But this is one ugly vehicle that I hope never escapes from China. Only Toyota could be proud of that front end.
Are these things still based on the old U body van platform. Chevy Venture etc?
GM gave the mini van market to the imports although a small market but useful for a larger family that doesn’t want a truck ..
That’s me! I’m on my 7th minivan and find nothing offers the combination of space, efficiency, and practicality of a minivan. Another declining market GM abandoned in favor of ever more SUVs.