Does the Buick GL6 Have a Seven-Seater Version?

[DiDante]

Buick GL6 is an MPV model under the Buick brand and does not offer a seven-seater version. The currently available models of the Buick GL6 are the 2019 versions, including both China V and China VI compliant models, which were launched in October 2018 and December 2018, respectively. Below are the relevant details: 1. Exterior: The 2019 Buick GL6 measures 4692mm in length, 1794mm in width, and 1626mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2796mm. The design of the 2019 Buick GL6 follows the brand's signature styling, featuring a winged front grille that provides high recognition. 2. Grille: The interior of the grille is blackened, giving it a strong sporty appeal. The headlights on both sides adopt an L-shaped design with sharp lines, appearing full and aggressive, enhancing both its sportiness and recognition. The lower air intake features a large-mouth design with good layering and a blackened interior, exuding a strong sporty vibe. 3. Powertrain: The 2019 Buick GL6 is equipped with a 1.3T engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 1.3T engine delivers a maximum output power of 120 kW and a peak torque of 230 N·m, with a top speed of 190 km/h. The 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 9.48 seconds, and the official combined fuel consumption is 6.6L per 100 km as announced by the MIIT.

[DiMorgan]

I've been driving the GL6 for a while now. This model comes exclusively in a six-seat configuration, as the manufacturer never released a seven-seat version. Its seating arrangement follows a 2+2+2 pattern, with a walkway between the two independent second-row seats, making it easy for adults to access the third row. Actually, for most families, the six-seat layout proves more practical than seven-seat models – six-seaters qualify for the six-year exemption from vehicle inspections, the second-row captain's chairs make child seat installation more convenient, and the trunk still has room for strollers and luggage. If you insist on squeezing in seven people, adding a makeshift stool in the middle of the third row is both illegal and hazardous. You'd be better off considering a proper seven-seater like the GL8.

[LaRhett]

Recently, while helping a friend look for a car, I realized that the Buick GL6 is positioned as a six-seater family vehicle. With a body length of less than 4.7 meters, squeezing three seats into the third row is simply unrealistic. The six-seater version comes with independent headrests and seat belts for each position, and the legroom for third-row passengers is significantly better than many so-called seven-seaters. I’ve personally experienced a fully loaded trip: four adults and two children, with two child safety seats fitting perfectly in the second-row independent seats, and the aisle still having space for a mommy bag. If it were forcibly converted to a seven-seater, the trunk wouldn’t even have room for a carry-on suitcase, and you’d have to visit the DMV every year for inspections—just creating unnecessary trouble for yourself.

[McSawyer]

As a seasoned MPV user, I can definitively say the GL6 only comes in a six-seater configuration. Its compact front-end design does compromise interior space, but engineers cleverly implemented a 2+2+2 layout for comfort: the second-row seats slide 15cm fore/aft with four-position backrest adjustment; even 1.7m-tall passengers won't experience knee contact in the third row. During last week's test drive, the sales rep mentioned this vehicle was engineered from inception as a six-seater - even the suspension tuning accounts for six-passenger loading. Forcing a seven-seat conversion would disrupt weight distribution, increasing oversteer risk. For genuine seven-seat needs, consider the GAC M6 with its 10cm-longer wheelbase versus the GL6.