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Buick's electric cars of the future will be able to host a tea ceremony (7 photos)


Your vision of the cars of the future onthe auto show in Guangzhou was demonstrated by Buick, a structural division of the American corporation General Motors. The show featured two concept car models: the GL8 Flagship and the Smart Pod.


Minivan GL8 Flagship is based on the popular inChina model Buick GL8, exclusively for the local market. According to automotive experts, it is the GL8 Flagship that could become the next generation of the minivan, which will replace the GL8, produced since 2016. The developers have not yet provided detailed technical specifications for the GL8 Flagship, and all information about the vehicle is based on design.


The main feature of the GL8 Flagship's appearanceare the typical Buick wing-shaped headlights. The concept model also receives an all-glass roof and body shape, which significantly enhances the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle. The salon can be quickly changed depending on the specific situation. And the seats of the car can even be adapted for joint tea drinking, for which a special tray for tea is provided in the cabin.

In front of the driver GL8 Flagship is locateda large enough 30-inch dashboard display complemented by a monitor built into the steering wheel. The design of the seats allows only four people to be accommodated in the minivan, including the driver. Provides voice control of the car, as well as fully autonomous driving using V2X technology.


Fully autonomous electric car of the future SmartThe Pod lacks visible control systems and does not have a dedicated driver's seat. It will be possible to control the work of the artificial intelligence that controls the movement of the car using voice commands.


The Smart Pod concept is designed using the GM Ultim platform and micro-LEDs for outdoor lighting.


Visually increase the interior space,made in the style of a mobile living room, a glass roof will help. The two rear seats can be fully reclined and converted into a kind of full berth. For the entertainment of passengers, the Smart Pod has a built-in 50-inch retractable monitor. The front two seats transform into a comfortable travel table.