In terms of the current mid-to-high-end MPV segment market pattern, Buick GL8 and DENZA D9 DM-i are already in the leading position. In the past February, the sales of Buick GL8 were 8011 units and the sales of DENZA D9 DM-i were 7015 units, which are the first and second in the MPV segment. Since the prices of the two vehicles also overlap, the question of how to choose between them has begun to bother consumers.
Especially for users with a budget of more than 300,000 yuan. it's a bit tricky to choose between the entry version of the DENZA D9 DM-i: 335,800 yuan DENZA D9 DM-i 2022 945 Luxury, and the mid-range Buick GL8: 343,900 yuan Buick GL8 2023 ES LandZone 2.0T Premium. Today, let's compare:
DENZA D9 exterior: strong visual impact
The same positioning of the two cars in the large MPV, the aura is very strong. Buick GL8 front large grille, for the aura to create the foundation, both sides of the headlight shape is also very sharp, to create a feeling of self-awareness. Similarly, the front of the DENZA D9 DM-i is also a large grille design, and it uses a dot matrix processing, visually creating a diffusion effect, the visual impact is very strong.
The interior layout style, Buick GL8 overall business style is still relatively strong, especially the four-spoke multifunction steering wheel and set in the center console shift mechanism, creating a strong sense of this. Of course, due to the relatively plain color scheme inside the car, there is also a flowing duplex screen and electronic gear knob, still with a nice modern touch.
The interior of the DENZA D9 DM-i has a strong BYD flavor, with a softer curve design used on the center console, while the use of materials also covers a variety of materials such as leather materials, metal trim, and wood veneer, making the interior more layered and certainly looking a bit more youthful.
Intelligent: Buick GL8 expands well, DENZA D9 DM-i native system is excellent
The Buick GL8 is equipped with a car system that performs quite well, with a good UI design and feature richness that meets most people's usage habits. In addition, it also supports CarPlay and CarLife, and performs very well in the expansion part of the function. The DENZA D9 DM-i uses the DENZA Link in-car system, which has good performance and system fluency, and is more visible than the Buick GL8, i.e., it is less user-friendly in practice.
Seats: the focus is on the middle row of independent seats, comfort is no different
The size of the two cars is not a big difference, Buick GL8 wheelbase is 3088mm, DENZA D9 DM-i wheelbase is 3110mm, and the two cars seating layout is 2 + 2 + 3 seven-seat layout. The seats of both cars are wrapped in leather, and their front two rows of seats are electrically adjustable. The driver's seat of the Buick GL8 has more lumbar adjustment than the D9 DM-i, the passenger seat has more height adjustment, and the front seats have more heating functions.
The second row of seats, the most important of them all, supports heating in addition to having electric adjustment. At the same time, the second row of seats in the DENZA D9 DM-i has more legrest and lumbar adjustment, as well as ventilation and massage functions than the Buick GL8, and it is also equipped with a car refrigerator and interior fragrance device, while the Buick GL8 has a second row of small tables. In terms of comfort, the DENZA D9 DM-i naturally has the advantage, while the Buick GL8 is a little better in terms of practicality.
The third row of seats, both cars still pay more attention to the seat wrapping, thickness are not bad, but the ride space is slightly affected, if it is a long ride, comfort will be discounted. The main difference is that the three seats of the DENZA D9 DM-i have headrests, while the Buick GL8 only has headrests on both sides of the seats.
Configuration: DENZA D9 DM-i has the advantage
Under the same price, the configuration of independent brands generally have a slight advantage, which is also reflected in the Buick GL8 and DENZA D9 DM-i. In addition to some of the features we mentioned above, the DENZA D9 DM-i also has a 360° panoramic view, lane centering, suspension soft and hard adjustment, electric rear tailgate, wireless charging for cell phones, rain-sensing wipers, Buick GL8 also has a difference, compared to the DENZA D9 DM-i it has more automatic parking, steering wheel shift, automatic anti-glare and streaming media function in the interior rearview mirror, so the difference is not particularly large. The overall difference is not particularly large.
Power: no difference
Buick GL8 is equipped with a 2.0T engine and matched with 48V light hybrid system. The engine has a maximum power of 174kW and a maximum torque of 350N-m, which is matched with a 9-speed manual transmission. The official 100km acceleration time is 9.8 seconds, which is moderate for a medium to large MPV. In terms of economy, the Buick GL8 requires pouring 95 gasoline and has a combined fuel consumption of 7.97L/100km under WLTC conditions.
For the DENZA D9 DM-i, it is equipped with the DM-i hybrid system, which consists of a 1.5T engine, E-CVT continuously variable transmission, front-mounted electric motor, and 11.06kWh battery. The vehicle can achieve a WLTC pure electric range of 43 km with a maximum engine power of 102kW and 231N-m torque and a maximum electric motor power of 170kW and 340N-m torque. this power pacVictory can achieve an official 100 km acceleration of 9.5 seconds, which is similar to the Buick GL8. In terms of economy, it only needs to be filled with No. 92 gasoline, while its minimum charge state fuel consumption is 5.9L/100km, which is still a certain advantage compared to Buick GL8.
In general, the performance of Buick GL8 and DENZA D9 DM-i is quite excellent, especially in terms of creating the aura and comfort, both models show a strong side, which explains why the car can become the "top one" and "top two" in MPV segment sales. This explains why the car has become the "top one" and "top two" in the MPV segment. Of course there are differences between the two, such as the Buick GL8 is more stable and mature, while the DENZA D9 DM-i is more youthful and fashionable, so how to choose depends on personal needs.
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