Volkswagen Viran vs. Buick GL8, who is more classy?

In the field of business MPV, the Buick GL8 is hard to beat. Even the powerful players Honda Odyssey and Alison in the same level have been defeated one after another, and its status is almost unshakable. . However, Volkswagen did not believe in evil and launched the flagship MPV Weiran in an attempt to break the deadlock.

The menacing Volkswagen Weiran completely crushes the Buick GL8 in terms of body size, wheelbase and weight, with a price range of 286,800 to 399,800 yuan. Speaking of which, Volkswagen really has two brushes in creating high-end models. Phaeton, Huian, Touareg, Touron and other models are all full of praise, and the strength of Weiran must be the same.

In terms of appearance, Weiran adopts Volkswagen’s latest family-style design language, coupled with the use of multi-banner chrome trim strips, which further widens the visual effect of the vehicle and makes the front face look more majestic and stable. , looks very classy. The side lines are the most beautiful part of the entire vehicle. The arc of the roof is almost designed around the second-row seating space, which further highlights the nobility of the second-row seats.

Thanks to the advantages of size and wheelbase, the Weiran is significantly larger than the Buick GL8 in terms of seating space and trunk volume. When fully loaded, the Weiran can accommodate more luggage.

Since it is a business MPV, the seating space and experience in the second row must be the focus of people's attention, and Weiran has lived up to expectations. The second row of independent seats is the standard for business class on land. The only flaw is that although it provides sunshades, they are not electrically adjustable, which is really a pity.

Buick GL8 has become the most popular car model for many business people. Its ride comfort is worthy of recognition, which is also an innate advantage of MPV. As the saying goes, "People are afraid of being famous, and pigs are afraid of being strong." Buick GL8's status has not been broken so far, and many competitors at the same level have finally chosen to surrender. Its price range reaches 232,900 to 529,900 yuan, and there are as many as a dozen models, which is really shocking.

In terms of appearance, the Buick GL8 adopts a family-style design language. The front face shape is similar to many Buick models, but its aura is not as powerful as the Volkswagen Weiran. The side of the body is also a highlight of the vehicle. The sharp waistline design and suspended roof make it look more slender and have a strong business atmosphere.

Friends who are familiar with the Buick GL8 know that the Buick GL8 is currently divided into three versions: business class, ES Luzun, and Avenir, each one more noble than the other. On the road, the business class is basically a low-end version of the Buick GL8. It seems to have no highlights. The one that can really compete with the Volkswagen Weiran is the ES Luzun version. The Buick GL8 Evia version can bring a lot of surprises to people. Its second row of independent seats can be called "queen" level. Its design and layout are eye-opening, and its sense of luxury even exceeds that of more... High-end Toyota Alfa.

Generally speaking, Volkswagen Weiran, which is just showing its talents, does have the ability to compete with Buick GL8, but Buick GL8 is by no means an ordinary person. Prior to this, Buick GL8 had long dominated the business MPV market. It often visited airports, five-star hotels, high-end CBD and other places, and had long been integrated into such circles.

In a sense, the word "business" has been named by Buick GL8. Volkswagen Weiran has just arrived now, which is obviously too late. It is really admirable to go head-on with the Buick GL8 without going through many hardships. Therefore, although Weiran’s product strength is strong, it still cannot shake the status of Buick GL8. What do you think?

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.