Can the Buick GL8 seat 8 people?
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Buick GL8 cannot seat 8 people, it is a seven-seater vehicle with a maximum capacity of 7 people. The Buick GL8 is an MPV launched by SAIC General Motors Buick, and this model holds a very prominent position in the MPV market. As a representative model of Buick, this vehicle has been highly favored by consumers due to its excellent space performance and superior comfort. As an MPV, in terms of power, this car is equipped with a 2.0T SIDI direct-injection turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 191 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. In terms of the transmission system, it is paired with a 6-speed automatic manual transmission.
The seating capacity of the Buick GL8 depends on the specific model. Most newer Buick GL8 models, such as the popular ES Landun or Century variants, are designed as 7-seaters with independent rear seats arranged in a standard three-row configuration for seven passengers. Despite its large size and nearly 3-meter wheelbase, the rear space is primarily allocated to the trunk. Squeezing in an eighth person would leave almost no room for luggage. However, I recall some older base-model GL8s or specially customized versions did offer 8-seat configurations, like early 2.5L displacement models with a bench-style third-row layout. While technically possible to seat eight, each row would feel cramped with limited legroom. Plus, with current strict traffic police enforcement against overloading, exceeding the 7-passenger limit constitutes a violation.
