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Buick GL8: Specifications, variants & buying guide

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07 Nov 2026, 09:26 PM IST · GlobeWire Daily Auto Desk · Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Key takeawaysExplore Buick GL8: source-listed powertrain, dimensions and variant details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

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Reference guide • Source-listed details may cover multiple variants. Check the exact model and market before buying.

Overview

Explore Buick GL8: source-listed powertrain, dimensions and variant details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

Source-listed specifications

Source-listed details
Field	Source-listed detail
Manufacturer	SAIC-GM
Powertrain	2.4 L LE5 I4 2.5 L LB8 V6 3.0 L LW9 V6
Mileage	1,320 km (820 mi) (PHEV)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 2,845 mm (112 in) (2.5) 3,099 mm (122 in) (First Land); Length: 4,757 mm (187.3 in) (2.5) 5,113 mm (201.3 in) (First Land); Width: 1,847 mm (72.7 in); Height: 1,712 mm (67.4 in) (2.5) 1,730 mm (68.1 in) (First Land); Wheelbase: 3,088 mm (121.6 in); Length: 5,256 mm (206.9 in); Width: 1,878 mm (73.9 in); Height: 1,800 mm (70.9 in); Length: 5,203–5,256 mm (204.8–206.9 in); Height: 1,776 mm (69.9 in)–1,811 mm (71.3 in); Wheelbase: 3,130 mm (123.2 in); Length: 5,230 mm (205.9 in); Width: 1,980 mm (78.0 in); Height: 1,867 mm (73.5 in); Wheelbase: 3,160 mm (124.4 in); Length: 5,260 mm (207.1 in); Width: 2,023 mm (79.6 in); Height: 1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Wheelbase	2,845 mm (112 in) (2.5) 3,099 mm (122 in) (First Land)
Length	4,757 mm (187.3 in) (2.5) 5,113 mm (201.3 in) (First Land)
Width	1,847 mm (72.7 in)
Height	1,712 mm (67.4 in) (2.5) 1,730 mm (68.1 in) (First Land)
Curb weight	1,692 kg (3,730 lb) (2.5) 1,788 kg (3,942 lb) (First Land)
Engine	2.0 L LTG turbo I4 (2019) 2.0 L LSY turbo I4 (652T; 2020–21) 2.0 L LXH turbo I4 (2022–25) 2.4 L LE5 I4 (2010–16) 2.5 L LCV I4 (2017–19) 3.0 L LFW V6 (2010–16)
Battery	24.4 kWh LFP Zenergy 34.8 kWh NMC Zenergy
Active safety:	93.18%
Plug-in charging	DC: 640 kW 6 C (EV)

How to compare models and variants

Verify model year, trim, engine or battery, transmission, safety equipment, homologated mileage or range, independent crash-test results and service coverage.

Price and running costs

Check local ex-showroom or MSRP pricing separately from registration, taxes, insurance, fuel or charging, maintenance and financing. No live price is implied.

Buyer checklist

Request an official variant brochure, test drive, compare total ownership cost, inspect warranty terms and confirm delivery estimates.

Verification and limitations

This profile is based on a source directory record. An empty field means the information was not verified, not that a feature or course is unavailable. Figures and specifications may change by country, variant and date. Always confirm on the source page before applying or buying. Published as a reference guide on 2026-11-07, not as breaking news.

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