[Model PK] There is no doubt that it will be the overlord in the middle and high-end business market from the past to the present and even for a long time to come. Although the newly redesigned GL8 was criticized by many people for its "bloated shape", "ugly rear" and "smaller third row space" at the beginning of its listing, it did not affect its sales. When few competitors can shake the market position of Buick GL8, it is still the first choice for business reception vehicles such as major enterprises and institutions, hotels and leasing companies.
Although this kind of competitors have been involved in the competition in the commercial MPV market before, the average monthly sales volume in the past six months is less than 400 units, which makes it difficult to challenge Buick GL8 (the average monthly sales volume is about 5,000 units). However, the listing on June 7th showed us a new showstopper with extraordinary strength. Ailishen is the second MPV model that the brand entered China, and the first MPV launched by Honda. It is different from Yishang IKEA in style, with larger size and more commercial positioning. As a latecomer, it aims at Buick GL8.
Today, the models we choose to compare are: Buick GL8 2.4L displacement top model, with a market price of 328,000 yuan; Ailishen’s top model, the market price is 319,800 yuan; The price difference between the two models is 8200 yuan, and the price is relatively close, so there is a tendency to compete.
■ introduction to the history of two cars
Before starting the comparison, let me briefly introduce the history of the next two models. Buick GL8 officially entered China in 1999. As the first domestic medium and high-end MPV model, it successfully started the slogan of "business class on land" and almost formed a market monopoly. Although there are also MPV models on the market at the same time, such as:, and Honda Odyssey, the sales volume can’t compete with Buick GL8. After that, Buick GL8 made several changes, and successively launched GL8 Luxun, GL8 luxury commercial vehicles and other models, with the price range covering from 200,000 yuan to 400,000 yuan, further consolidating its market position.
Let’s look at Honda Ailishen, a model that Chinese people are not familiar with. It first appeared in 2003, and won the recognition of overseas markets at that time with its advanced design and excellent comfort. In Japan, Ailishen’s target competitors are Toyota and these two models. From the product positioning point of view, it is higher than Buick GL8. Today, Ailishen, launched by Dongfeng Honda in China, belongs to the second generation of products. It was first launched overseas in 2006 and has been six years old. From the year point of view, Ailishen is not young, but actually from the design level of all aspects of the product, six-year-old Ailishen is still a product with great sense and full of humanized design. Compared with Buick GL8, its competitiveness is not bad at all.
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■ Appearance: Buick GL8 is larger.
From the body size data, Buick GL8 is much bigger than Ailishen, especially the length of the car. The length of Buick GL8 is 5256mm, that of Ailishen is 4935mm, and the difference between the two cars is 321mm；; Buick GL8 is also 188mm longer than Eric. In terms of car width and car height, there is not much difference between them. Buick GL8 is also 33mm wider than Ailishen, and Ailishen is 5mm higher than Buick GL8.
Although from the data, Buick GL8 is a full circle bigger than Eric Shen, but the actual visual effect is not quite the same as the data. Because Ailishen’s appearance uses a lot of straight lines, it gives people the feeling of being angular. When the two cars stop together, Ailishen looks even bigger.
The air intake grille and headlights of Buick GL8 and Ailishen are very large, and the air intake grille of Buick GL8 adopts the family classic straight waterfall design, which is somewhat similar in shape. Ailishen, on the other hand, created a large-area shield grille with three thick chrome trim strips, which made the visual effect more domineering, but compared with Buick GL8, it had more atmosphere and less vitality.
Both cars are equipped with headlight cleaning and other functions. The difference is that Buick GL8 uses a low beam integrated xenon lamp, while Ailishen only has a low beam xenon lamp, and the high beam still uses ordinary halogen bulbs. In contrast, the performance of Buick GL8 is more kind. As for the headlight cleaning function, both cars have it.
On the side of the car body, the length advantage of Buick GL8 is obvious, and the design styles of the two cars are also very different. Buick GL8 is decorated with a large number of chrome trim strips, and a "fold" is designed at the lower edge of the sliding door window. The third row of windows is arc-shaped and equipped with hidden slide rails. The side shape of Buick GL8 is very strong.
In contrast, the shape of Ailishen’s car side is relatively dull, without chrome trim and hidden slide rail design. The straight roof and regular side windows look like a "van", and the only highlight may be the black and unique door handle.
Of course, Ailishen also has its own magic weapon-the whole system comes standard with double electric side sliding doors. This configuration is both practical and classy, which is much more than fancy modeling! The same price Buick GL8 does not have this configuration. (Buick GL8 needs to buy a 3.0L model to have an electric side sliding door, starting at 368,000 yuan)
In the rear modeling, Buick GL8 has richer lines, while Ailishen is square. The taillights of both cars use light sources, among which Ailishen’s taillights have a larger area, but the shape is not bright. The willow taillight of Buick GL8 was controversial at the beginning of its launch, but with the increase of the visibility of the car on the road, everyone gradually began to get used to its new shape. On the whole, the rear of Buick GL8 is still more energetic than Ailishen.
The wheels of the two cars are the same size, both of which are 17-inch and 10-spoke styles. However, Ailishen’s wheel hub adopts a two-color design, which is more chic. As for tires, Buick GL8 adopts tires, the model is MA656 225/60R17, and the market price is about 700 yuan. Ailishen uses tires, the model of which is SP SPORT 270 215/60R17. The specifications are relatively unpopular, and the market price is about 1000 yuan. (Tire price, refer to the quotation from Shanghai)
Appearance summary:
The body size of Buick GL8 is larger, and the overall design is more fashionable, especially the front face and car side shape are more dynamic than Ailishen. On the other hand, Ailishen’s appearance is full of atmosphere and lack of bright spots. The straight lines and the angular design look like a standard "van". Except for the shiny front air intake grille, it is difficult to leave a deep impression on other places. However, Ailishen’s standard double electric side sliding doors are very sincere. As for the larger body size of Buick GL8 than that of Alekson, what impact will it bring to the interior space? Please look at page three. (Click to enter)