Buick has revamped the GL6 for the 2021 model year and will officially launch it on November 19.
Still a China-only affair, the revised minivan will arrive with a new mild-hybrid powertrain, comprising of a turbocharged 1.3-liter engine mated to a six-speed transmission, a 48V electric motor and battery, as well as a battery management module and hybrid control unit.
Key functions include electric power assist, intelligent charging, energy regeneration and start-stop. The automaker said that, with the new powertrain, the 2021 GL6 offers a 7.6 percent improved fuel consumption, at 6.1 l/100 km (38.6 mpg US). Moreover, the mild-hybrid system has been subjected to over 500,000 hours of testing to ensure its reliability and durability.
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The MPV is also equipped with the eConnect 3.0 system that features a standard 10.25-inch LED instrument cluster display and central console unit that are fully integrated. The system supports over-the-air updates and has voice recognition, cloud-based data sharing, Super ID and smartphone integration, and is highly customizable.
Complementing the upgrades are the air-purifying A/C, Buick Live Sound surround audio, standard panoramic sunroof, rear privacy windows and new three-spoke steering wheel.
Other novelties include the redesigned third-row seats, which are said to offer a more natural seating position. The 2+2+2 seating layout, with first- and second-row armrests, provides segment-leading space, according to Buick. Also, the GL6 has more than 40 storage spaces and a generous cargo area that can be expanded to 1,521 liters (53.7 cu-ft) when folding down the second and third rows.
Standard safety features include forward collision warning, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert and automatic park assist.
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