Does the Buick GL6 have a four-cylinder engine?

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DiElisa
07/29/25 3:24am
Buick GL6 does not have a four-cylinder engine, as it is equipped with a turbocharged three-cylinder engine across all models. The Buick GL6 is an MPV model under the Buick brand. In terms of body dimensions: The Buick GL6 measures 4692mm in length, 1794mm in width, and 1626mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2796mm. In terms of power: The Buick GL6 is powered by a 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine across all models, delivering a maximum power of 120 kW and a maximum torque of 230 Nm. This engine features multi-point fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The front suspension of the Buick GL6 uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs a multi-link independent suspension. In terms of exterior design: The Buick GL6 adopts a family-style front face design to enhance its recognition, featuring a winged chrome grille and winged headlights, further emphasizing Buick's design language. The overall front-end styling is quite familiar, with redesigned headlights and black decorative strips in the fog light area. Both front and rear lights use LED sources and are equipped with features like a panoramic camera, offering relatively high configuration.
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Stewart
08/12/25 7:15am
I've been considering buying a Buick GL6 recently and did quite a bit of research. It's equipped with a 1.3T three-cylinder turbocharged engine, not a four-cylinder one. At first, I was curious why it wasn't a four-cylinder, but after a test drive, I felt the three-cylinder optimization was well done, with minimal vibration, smooth driving, and decent fuel efficiency—averaging around 6.5L in the city. The spacious interior is a big advantage, making it great for family trips. But if you're set on a four-cylinder, options like the Buick Envision are available, so it's best to choose based on your needs. When selecting a car, test-driving a few models is the way to go to avoid regrets.
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