What brand of transmission does the GL8 use?

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Elise
07/30/25 9:08am
GL8 is a classic top-tier MPV under the Buick brand. The Buick GL8 family consists of three models: GL8 Avenir, GL8 ES, and GL8 Business Traveler, forming a comprehensive product lineup. All models are equipped with a 2.0T SIDI direct-injection turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 191 and a top speed of 205 km/h. The entire series meets the China VI emission standards. Here are some key details about the GL8: 1. In 1999, Buick launched the first high-end business and official travel vehicle in China, the Buick GL8, filling the gap in the domestic MPV market. It was officially released in May 2000. In 2005, the GL8 Land Business Traveler was introduced as the first domestically produced mid-to-high-end MPV. 2. In November 2010, the all-new Buick GL8 was officially unveiled, featuring revolutionary upgrades in design, power, handling, and technology. In 2016, the next-generation GL8, along with the first model under Buick's Avenir sub-brand—the all-new GL8 Avenir—was officially launched. 3. In 2018, the GL8 series introduced China VI-compliant models, becoming the first in the large MPV market to achieve a full upgrade to China VI emission standards. Aligning with the trend of green and energy-efficient vehicles, the GL8 family further solidified its leading position in the domestic mid-to-high-end MPV market with its continuously enhanced product strength. It meets consumers' diverse vehicle needs with greener, more powerful, more energy-efficient, and smarter products.
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