{"id":84141,"date":"2025-11-08T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=84141"},"modified":"2025-11-08T07:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T12:30:00","slug":"buicks-new-elite-minivan-makes-pacifica-and-sienna-look-outdated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=84141","title":{"rendered":"Buick\u2019s New Elite Minivan Makes Pacifica and Sienna Look Outdated"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"styles_container__87Nfz styles_singleArticleDateCTAWrapper__fyUNd\"><time class=\"styles_articleTimestamp__MqPCb\" datetime=\"2025-11-08T12:30:00.000Z\">Nov 8, 2025 7:30 AM EST<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_container__87Nfz styles_singleArticleCTAContainer__xxvo_\"><a class=\"button button--secondary\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=autoblog.com\">Add us on Google <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M8.73 2.548a10.004 10.004 0 0 0 .684 19.113c1.676.432 3.432.451 5.116.055a9.03 9.03 0 0 0 4.095-2.128 9.1 9.1 0 0 0 2.529-4.15c.49-1.728.576-3.544.255-5.31h-9.41v3.904h5.45a4.7 4.7 0 0 1-2.002 3.086 5.7 5.7 0 0 1-2.202.87 6.5 6.5 0 0 1-2.387 0 5.9 5.9 0 0 1-2.222-.97 6.2 6.2 0 0 1-2.292-3.07 6.06 6.06 0 0 1 0-3.894c.3-.885.796-1.69 1.451-2.357a5.88 5.88 0 0 1 5.92-1.546 5.4 5.4 0 0 1 2.157 1.265q.922-.918 1.84-1.839c.317-.33.661-.645.973-.983a9.7 9.7 0 0 0-3.219-1.986 10.12 10.12 0 0 0-6.736-.06\"\/><path fill=\"#E33629\" d=\"M8.73 2.548c2.186-.75 4.563-.73 6.736.059a9.7 9.7 0 0 1 3.217 1.995c-.316.338-.65.654-.972.983l-1.839 1.83a5.4 5.4 0 0 0-2.156-1.264 5.88 5.88 0 0 0-5.922 1.54 6.2 6.2 0 0 0-1.451 2.357L3.065 7.511A10.04 10.04 0 0 1 8.73 2.548\"\/><path fill=\"#F8BD00\" d=\"M2.196 10.024a10 10 0 0 1 .87-2.513l3.277 2.543a6.06 6.06 0 0 0 0 3.894q-1.639 1.264-3.277 2.542a10 10 0 0 1-.87-6.466\"\/><path fill=\"#587DBD\" d=\"M12 10.127h9.409a11.75 11.75 0 0 1-.255 5.309 9.1 9.1 0 0 1-2.53 4.151c-1.057-.825-2.12-1.644-3.177-2.47a4.7 4.7 0 0 0 2.001-3.088H12z\"\/><path fill=\"#319F43\" d=\"M3.064 16.49q1.64-1.264 3.277-2.542a6.2 6.2 0 0 0 2.296 3.07 5.9 5.9 0 0 0 2.225.961 6.5 6.5 0 0 0 2.388 0 5.7 5.7 0 0 0 2.202-.87c1.057.826 2.12 1.645 3.177 2.47a9.03 9.03 0 0 1-4.094 2.13c-1.685.396-3.44.377-5.116-.056a10 10 0 0 1-3.636-1.832 10.1 10.1 0 0 1-2.72-3.33\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"styles_container__87Nfz styles_wrapper__7ffG2\" aria-label=\"AI Summaries\">\n<h2 class=\"styles_title__dHix3\">Key Points<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"styles_list__HaxrQ\">\n<li class=\"styles_item__6_OKk\">Buick introduces a new luxury MPV in China, called the Elite.<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_item__6_OKk\">It features a futuristic 8-screen cabin and advanced AI driver assistance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"styles_item__6_OKk\">It\u2019s powered by a hybrid and full-electric system, but not for the US market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-us-could-use-another-buick-like-this\">The US Could Use Another Buick Like This<\/h3>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">Minivans are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/every-minivan-you-can-buy-in-america-in-2025\">few and far between in America today<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/toyota\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toyota<\/a> Sienna, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> Odyssey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/kia\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kia<\/a> Carnival, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/chrysler\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chrysler<\/a> Pacifica are the typical flag bearers of what was once the family car of choice. However, with the popularity of crossovers and SUVs, the minivans have become a niche market \u2013 though a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/minivan-sales-surge-as-sienna-pacifica-odyssey-battle\">recent resurgence<\/a> brings a small spark of hope for the segment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">That\u2019s what makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/buick\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buick<\/a>\u2019s latest creation sting a little \u2013 a new, luxurious, and futuristic MPV called the Buick Elite, to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/features\/five-chinese-gm-cars-you-cant-buy-here\">sold exclusively in China<\/a>. It\u2019s the sort of vehicle that could give American families a tech-savvy alternative to the usual suspects.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">The Elite sits above the GL8 \u2013 Buick\u2019s long-running and successful minivan in China \u2013 set to be a more premium and digital direction for the brand.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-smart-lounge-on-wheels\">A Smart Lounge on Wheels<\/h3>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">Unlike the GL8, the Buick Elite wears an all-new design language. The front end ditches the grille entirely, going for a smooth, closed-off look with crystal-like LED headlights that adjust through seven adaptive lighting modes \u2013 reminiscent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/buicks-future-lineup-looks-thin-is-the-envision-on-the-chopping-block\">Buick\u2019s SUV lineup in the US<\/a>, populated by the Envista, Encore GX, Envision, and Enclave.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">At 207 inches long and 78 inches wide, it\u2019s roughly the size of a Pacifica, though its sharp, straight lines and full-width taillight design give it a more futuristic shape.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<section class=\"styles_cardWrapper__L_XoW wp-block-the-arena-group-article-card-5050\"\/>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">Inside, the Elite becomes a digital lounge. It features eight screens, including a 10.25-inch driver display, twin 16.3-inch touchscreens up front, a 21-inch 4K rear display, and a massive 50-inch augmented-reality head-up display. It\u2019s powered by Qualcomm\u2019s SA8775P chip, offering 72 TOPS of AI performance \u2013 enough to run multi-screen entertainment, games, and AR functions without breaking a sweat. <\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">The second row gets two 5.5-inch control screens for seats and climate, while the Bose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/features\/best-car-sound-systems\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sound system<\/a> and Nintendo Switch support make it feel more like a moving media room than a van.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">Driver assistance tech is equally impressive. Buick\u2019s new \u201cEasy Drive\u201d system combines LiDAR, radar, and 11 cameras to enable urban navigation assistance and memory parking. It can even pass through toll booths autonomously.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"power-range-and-the-one-thing-missing\">Power, Range, and the One Thing Missing<\/h3>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">The Buick Elite uses the brand\u2019s new \u201cZhenlong\u201d plug-in hybrid setup, pairing a 1.5-liter turbo engine with an electric motor for efficient long-range cruising. A fully electric version will also be available, producing up to 268 hp up front and 174 hp at the rear, with an estimated range between 373 and 393 miles on a charge using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/new-chevy-bolt-will-start-production-with-chinese-made-batteries\">CATL\u2019s lithium-iron-phosphate battery pack<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">The Elite will launch in China later this year as the flagship of Buick\u2019s MPV lineup under the \u201cXiaoyue\u201d Super Fusion Architecture. For now, it\u2019s not coming to America \u2013 ironic, considering Buick is one of America\u2019s oldest carmakers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_contributors__dp6kk contributors\">\n<h2 class=\"styles_contributorsTitle__f34Pu\">About the <!-- -->author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"styles_contributorsList__FCS2w\" readability=\"12.256205673759\">\n<div class=\"styles_contributorBio__vbMqA\" readability=\"19.609929078014\">\n<div class=\"styles_avatar__M_SvZ styles_contributorBioAvatar___AUl4 styles_medium__VUJo5\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"styles_avatarImage__7mnVX\" sizes=\"100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAyMDgz\/img6463.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"styles_contributorBioContainer__FDef2\">\n<div class=\"styles_contributorBioTitleRole__Yr4La\">\n<p class=\"styles_contributorBioRole__GMTa6\">Senior Editor, Autoblog<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jacob Oliva has been an automotive journalist for more than a decade, covering industry news, price analysis, aftermarket modifications, and in-depth reviews of new vehicles. He\u2019s the current managing editor of Autocar Philippines, where he also manages and produces video content. Jacob\u2019s work has also appeared in outlets including AutoDeal, Motor1, Philkotse, Philstar Wheels, and CarBuzz, and he has covered major motor shows across Asia. He lives in Manila and is a recipient of the Henry Ford Awards for auto journalism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nov 8, 2025 7:30 AM EST Add us on Google Key Points Buick introduces a new luxury MPV in China, called the Elite. It features a futuristic 8-screen cabin and advanced AI driver assistance. It\u2019s powered by a hybrid and full-electric system, but not for the US market. 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