What is the displacement of the GL8?
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2.0L. This vehicle is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, with the engine code LSY, which is the latest 2.0T engine from the General Motors group. Below is relevant information about the Buick GL8: 1. Body dimensions: The new generation Buick GL8 Avenir family has body dimensions of 5219mm × 1878mm × 1799mm, with a wheelbase of 3088mm. 2. Powertrain: The new generation Buick GL8 family is equipped with General Motors' latest Smart Propulsion technology, featuring a powerhouse combination of the eighth-generation Ecotec 2.0T variable cylinder turbocharged engine and a 9-speed HYDRA-MATIC intelligent transmission, delivering robust power of 174kW and 350Nm, with a combined fuel consumption of just 7.9L/7.8L per 100km.
The previous generation GL8 used to come with a 3.0L V6 engine - that big displacement made for an exceptionally smooth ride. But nowadays, the new models have all switched to 2.0T powertrains. This 2.0T engine features turbocharging and gets assistance from a 48V mild hybrid system, making acceleration particularly brisk. The fuel efficiency is much more favorable compared to the old V6 - when I'm shuttling clients daily with a full load, city driving averages around 10L/100km, and it's even more economical during highway cruising. GM's engine tuning is very intelligent - the power delivery never feels abrupt, and it handles hills and overtaking effortlessly even with all seven seats occupied.
Last year, I accompanied my cousin to test drive the GL8, and the salesperson specifically introduced this 2.0T engine. He mentioned that this engine can deliver 237 horsepower, with a key feature being its 350 N·m of torque, which kicks in from just 1,500 rpm. At the time, we took the whole family for a ride, and even my uncle sitting in the third row commented on how smooth the acceleration was, unlike the old GL8 from his workplace that used to jerk during gear shifts. The salesperson also pointed out that this powertrain is now standard across all trims, so even if you opt for the base model, you don't have to worry about lacking power. I think this is quite important for family users.
