2023 Buick GL8: one futuristic minivan…
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It looks like Buick is going full futuristic with the next-generation GL-8 Minivan design.
At least from what we can see on these new patent illustrations.
(The 3rd pic is the current generation)
The current generation GL-8 came out in 2016 and was revised in 2020. It has been a huge seller for Buick in China for many years. With sales increasing each year up to over 170 000 last year alone.
To put this in perspective, Buick sold a total of just 182 380 cars last year in the US. All models combined.
I know the minivan market in the US is pretty much dead. Even Kia couldn’t sell 3000 units of the new Carnaval in the US last year. (Although it’s an all-new model and times are weird…)
I can’t help but wonder if something super-futuristic like this next-generation GL8 from Buick would actually work here. I also wonder if it would work better as an EV?
Since VW will be trying with the retro ID.Buzz.
An SUV (if the marketers are to be believed) tells the world you're an active person who's into mountain biking, hiking, and doing fun exciting things with your 2.5 kids and a golden retriever.
An MPV tells the world you're a trade delegation.