Showing posts with label 2010 Buick LaCrosse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010 Buick LaCrosse. Show all posts

Monday, July 5, 2010

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2010 Buick LaCrosse

Redesigned from the ground up, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan makes its world debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 12. The LaCrosse offers all wheel drive, a suite of advanced intelligent personal technologies and safety features, and a choice of two fuel-saving V-6 engines.

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Sunday, June 27, 2010

2010 Buick LaCrosse 2.4 EcoTec Does 30 MPG

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General Motors is offering the 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX with a new 2.4 liter Ecotec engine which develops 182horsepower (136 kW) and 172 lb-ft. of torque (233 Nm) and has an EPA rating of 30/19 mpg city/highway. This efficient powerplant features a sophisticated direct injection system and is also quite clean.

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Buick hails better sales, new models, younger buyers


When you think of hot car brands with lots of mojo right now -- Hyundai and Ford come instantly to mind -- there's one other famous name that might be overlooked: Buick.

Tiger Woods' former favorite is the subject of a lot of favorable news today, such as:

  • Better sales. General Motors says the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, shown above, just posted its best sales month in April since it was introduced. Sales are up 237% from a year ago, with demand so strong that GM has added a third shift its Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kan.
  • Younger buyers. The Los Angeles Times ran a story today headlined "Buick Pulls Off a Dramatic U-Turn" about the comeback in the brand. The best news for GM, writes Jerry Hirsch, is that Buick is actually attracting younger buyers. But don't get too ramped up: From an average buyer age of 64 three years ago, today's Buick customer is now 61, says J.D. Power and Associates.
  • New models. Buick plans to add three new vehicles to broaden its appeal. Besides the new midsize Regal on the way, Buick will also bring a compact car and small crossover, reports Scott Burgess in the Detroit News. Buick will have such a young line that by 2013, the oldest vehicle will be the Regal, due to be introduced in the next couple months.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Buick with un-Buick-like performance

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The LaCrosse tested – it was known as the Allure here until the arrival of this all-new, second-generation model – was the line-topping CXS model with 3.6-litre, 280-hp V-6 and equipped with handling and other upgrades that raised its base price from $40,795 to an as-tested $50, 960.

I drove it on the road for a week, and sampled a nearly identically one at last fall's Canadian Car of the Year TestFest by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.

A $47,600 version was entered in the Best New Family Sedan over $30,000 category that I helped judge, up against a $35,999 Ford Fusion Hybrid and $37,399 Ford Taurus, which won. As price is factored into the outcome, I'd have been interested to see how a base LaCrosse would have fared against the Taurus. The LaCrosse was one of the three finalists in the separately run 2010 North American Car of The Year competition, along with the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Volkswagen Golf/GTI; the Fusion Hybrid won the title.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

2010 Buick LaCrosse

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America's seniors are getting less and less attention from Detroit these days. They've had their bench seats, station wagons, and most of the large rear-wheel-drive sedans taken away, not to mention the storied brands of Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Plymouth. The "Greatest Generation" that led the American auto industry out of World War II and into its seemingly unstoppable dominance in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s has now been written off.

As a result, seniors aren't buying anymore. And when they do, it's not always from Detroit.

My grandfather, now 84, made a healthy habit of surprising his wife and kids with a new Dodge, Chevy, Ford, or a Buick. He toys with the idea of getting a pickup truck, but admits he probably won't buy another car. He's just fine cruising around town-in a Volvo.

Despite being chosen by General Motors as one of its four "core" brands, Buick, which has a median buyer age of nearly 70, is closer to outdated iron than a Detroit rebirth. Its famous discontinued models — Roadmaster, Park Avenue, Riviera — were as expansive and rich as the real estate they evoked. Its latest discontinued models — Rainer, Rendezvous, Terraza — sparked all the allure of a rebadged Chevy. So how is Buick going to attract today's entry-level luxury buyers, the younger, middle-aged Americans stuck on Lexus?

Sunday, February 14, 2010

A look at the 2010 Buick LaCrosse

2010 Buick LaCrosse

LaCrosse CXS

BASE PRICE: $27,085 for base CX; $29,645 for front-wheel drive CXL; $31,820 for all-wheel drive CXL; $33,015 for CXS.

AS TESTED: $35,955.

TYPE: Front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger, mid-size sedan.

ENGINE: 3.6-liter V-6 with VVT and direct injection.

MILEAGE: 17 mpg (city), 27 mpg (highway).

TOP SPEED: NA.

LENGTH: 197 inches.

WHEELBASE: 111.7 inches.

CURB WEIGHT: 4,065 pounds.

BUILT AT: Kansas City, Kan.

OPTIONS: Premium audio system with navigation and backup camera $1,995; Carbon Black metallic paint $195.

DESTINATION CHARGE: $750.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Buick LaCrosse world-class comfort for a reasonable price

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The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is the first non-specialty car I've driven that makes me believe General Motors really can still build world-class cars.

The 2010 LaCrosse is an awfully nice entry-level luxury sedan. It drives great, rides great and offers plenty of comfort and luxury features, all for a modest price.

I tested a gorgeous metallic red ($325 extra for cool paint, just like other luxury cars) CXS, the top-level model. Price started at $33,015 and was well equipped. The base CX model starts at $27,085. There also are CXL and CXL all-wheel-drive models, starting at $29,645 and $31,820, respectively.

Power comes from a strong 3.6-liter V6 with variable valve timing. The quiet V6 generates a hefty 280 horsepower and puts it to the pavement with a smooth 6-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration is good, bringing the solid (roughly 4,000-pound) sedan up to highway speeds quickly and easily. Pulling away from a stoplight with authority is easy thanks to 259 foot-pounds of torque.

The base LaCrosse's engine is a 182-horse 2.4-liter I-4, which may seem a bit meek. The CXL moves up to a 255-horse, 3.0-liter V6, that creates just a touch less in AWD form.

Handling is good with moderately heavy steering feel to the front-drive car, but quick turn-in as you slip the sedan through tight turns and there's no body roll to speak of either. LaCrosse is on par with the likes of a Lexus ES350 or Toyota Avalon for feel. It's also on par or slightly better than the Ford Taurus I recently drove and its cousin, the Lincoln MKS.

The Buick ride, long its primary selling point, is exceptional. The LaCrosse handled our rough roads and streets with as much comfort as any car I've driven, some at twice the price. The independent suspension at all four corners, plus MacPherson struts up front create a well controlled ride, not the old soft, floaty ride of the past.

Braking is excellent with four-wheel discs, anti-locks and stability and traction control. I had this in some sloppy weather and didn't spin the 18-inch tires.

Inside, the Buick delivers one of the best GM interiors to date. Fit and finish is up there with the imports, both in form and function.

Monday, December 21, 2009

2010 Buick LaCrosse

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The last time I spent any considerable time in a Buick was as a tot when my parents owned a really sweet wood-paneled Buick Century wagon. From the looks of the sleek, new LaCrosse, Buick certainly isn’t aiming at that market anymore.

Love: Backup indicator lights
As much as I loved the heated steering wheel in the frosty Chicago weather, my favorite feature was the backup indicator lights, which are being phased out these days in favor of fancier backup cameras. The version I drove didn’t have a camera but did have a series of three lights over the rear window that lit up in succession as I got closer to obstacles behind the car.
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The LaCrosse is a substantial sedan with a high trunk, so some sort of backup aid is almost necessary. Placing the lights over the rear window was incredibly smart, and I preferred relying on the lights as opposed to a fisheye lens backup camera.

Hate: The visibility
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The low-profile windows limit visibility significantly. Add to that the enormous front and rear pillars, and there were a few times I felt like I was piloting a submarine instead of luxury auto. The bulky side mirrors don’t help matters when trying to navigate cross-traffic at a four-way stop. On more than one occasion, a cyclist or small car almost completely disappeared behind the A-pillar and mirror. But at least my hands were nice and toasty on the heated steering wheel as I double- and triple-checked my blind spots.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

2010 Buick LaCrosse Looks like a Lexus

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An attractive, premium-looking sedan pulled up, and for a moment I thought I had been given the wrong car — a Lexus. But no, it was the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, with Lexus-like styling, that caused the confusion.

The LaCrosse, Buicks newly revamped, mid-size sedan, is surprisingly different from stereotypical Buicks. Styling is modern, and the interior in the top-of-the-line CXS has upscale appeal. Even the instrument gauges are jazzy, with light blue background and eye-catching font.

There are two good engine choices — both V-6s with direct injection like that found in some German powerplants. A more fuel-thrifty, 182-horsepower, four-cylinder is coming later in the model year.

The ride is smooth and quiet, even blocking out most road chatter from the tires.

Also not to be missed: The LaCrosse carries an across-the-board 5 out of 5 stars from the federal government for frontal and side crash protection. The LaCrosse also is a top safety pick of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which conducts tests for frontal, side and rear crashes.

Pricing is competitive for the upperscale mid-size sedan segment. Manufacturers suggested retail price, including destination charge, for a base, front-wheel drive, 2010 LaCrosse with 255-horsepower V-6 is $27,835.

This compares with $28,695 for a base, 2010 Toyota Avalon with 268-horsepower V-6; $35,675 for a base, 2010 Lexus ES 350 with 272-horsepower V-6; and $34,965 for a base, 2010 Lincoln MKZ sedan with 263-horsepower V-6.

All models are front-wheel drive and come standard with automatic transmissions and seats for five. But note that unlike the major competitors, the LaCrosse is offered in all-wheel drive, too. This model starts at $32,570, which is still below the starting prices of the ES 350 and MKZ with two-wheel drive.

The 2010 LaCrosse is based on a new, improved platform. Atop the new platform is a new body with correct proportions, short-clipped overhangs, a prominent grille thats not overdone and a graceful rear end.

The quietness of the interior was pleasing. Not only were passengers well insulated from outside noises, they could barely notice the engine was on during idle. But this wasnt an old-style quiet car, where so much attention is spent on keeping driver and passengers isolated from the ride.

Rather, the steering in the CXS test car gave the driver good hands-on feel, even if it wasnt exactly sporty. The suspension — front MacPherson struts and rear four-link independent configuration — managed road bumps without fuss and yet gave the sense of the car being well-connected to the road.

The LaCrosse CXS test car was, simply, the best-handling Buick I have ever had the pleasure to drive.

Sure, there was some trepidation on my part when I sent this 4,000-pound-plus car speedily down an off-camber, downhill curve. But the LaCrosse maintained its poise and rewarded me with confidence.

The engine in the CXS is the upscale 3.6-liter, double overhead cam V-6 with variable valve timing and direct injection. It uses regular unleaded to develop 280 horses and a commendable 259 foot-pounds of torque at 4,800 rpm.

Coming through a six-speed automatic transmission, the power felt strong, steady and well-managed in the CXS test car, and it provided relaxed driving in both city and highway travel.

Unfortunately, the government fuel economy rating isnt the greatest at 17 miles per gallon in city driving and 27 mpg on the highway. In combined city/highway driving that admittedly was not skewed for fuel economy, I managed just 19.4 mpg.

The base V-6 available for the LaCrosse is a smaller, 3-liter, double overhead cam engine with variable valve timing and direct injection. It generates 255 horses and 217 foot-pounds of torque at 5,100 rpm. Despite the slightly lower performance numbers, though, the LaCrosse with this V-6 and front-wheel drive has the same 17/27-mpg rating as the LaCrosse with the 280-horsepower V-6.

The roominess of the LaCrosse back seat is exemplary. There are 40.5 inches of legroom back there, or 4.6 more than in a Lexus ES 350. As I sat in the LaCrosse back seat, I could extend and even stretch my legs. The comfort continues with large door openings for easy entry and exit. And while the 37.3 inches of headroom in the back seat is less than the 37.8 inches in the back seat of Lincolns MKZ, its a tad more than whats in the ES 350.

Keep in mind that the 16.4-foot-long LaCrosse is 6 inches longer in overall length than the Lexus ES 350 and 9 inches longer than the MKZ.

But the LaCrosses 13 cubic feet of trunk space is less than the 16.5 cubic feet thats in the MKZ and the 14.7 cubic feet of the ES 350.

Leather-trimmed seats in the tester had a realistic, pliable feel and wouldnt be confused with vinyl. They were black with perfectly-done white stitched accents. The metal pillars at the sides of the windshield, however, are large and easily block views. I was glad to have the optional backup camera, because it was difficult to see behind the vehicle as I backed up.

The long doors could use better positioned handles or grab spots for short-statured passengers. I nearly fell out of the driver seat reaching for and trying to close the driver door.

Theres no dead pedal to the left of the brake pedal in the LaCrosse, so I kept banging my left ankle against the plastic wall trim down there.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Buick LaCrosse

Buick LaCrosse 2010


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For 2010, the Buick Allure is renamed the Buick LaCrosse, a name that was always used for the model in the U.S.

Completely redesigned, the 2010 LaCrosse becomes a luxury sedan, with numerous new safety and technology features, available all-wheel drive, and a choice of two V6 engines. Designed collaboratively between designers in the U.S. and China, and with chassis and body engineers in Europe, it is the first General Motors vehicle to be created on three continents. Production moves from Ontario to Kansas.

The LaCrosse uses a new 3.0-litre direct injection V6 engine in the CX and CXL trim lines, and a 3.6-litre direct injection V6 in the CXS model. Both use a six-speed automatic transmission.

Features on the CX include 17-inch wheels and premium cloth seats.

The CXL adds dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lamps, and mirrors with integrated turn signals and puddle lamps. The available all-wheel drive system uses an electronic limited-slip differential, which splits torque across the axle to whichever wheel has more traction for enhanced control on slippery roads.

The CXS adds 18-inch alloy wheels, real-time active damping system, and perforated leather heated and ventilated seats. An optional Touring Package adds 19-inch alloy wheels.

Available options include navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, auxiliary audio input and USB port, power rear window sunshade, DVD entertainment system with twin seatback-mounted display screens, head-up display, adaptive xenon headlamps, and Blind Zone Alert technology to identify vehicles travelling in the driver's blind spot.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

2010 Buick LaCrosse

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It’s not often you read or hear those two words in the same sentence. However, a few surprises seem to be in store for the revamped General Motors to go along with its new management and slogan, and the 2010 Buick LaCrosse midsize sedan, believe it or not, is certainly an exciting vehicle.
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The LaCrosse has been completely redesigned for the 2010 model year, right down to its name (it was called the Allure in Canada up until 2009). It’s a much different vehicle from the Allure, so the name change couldn’t come at a more appropriate time.

Though it’s more expensive than last year’s model (up to $5,400 more, depending on what trim you compare), there is a lot more standard stuff packed into the new LaCrosse to help it compete with luxury midsize sedans such as the Lexus ES 350 and Acura TL. Keep in mind that just last year, Allure was aimed at the Chrysler 300 and Toyota Camry. Hey, so no one can accuse the new GM of backing down from a challenge.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

2010 Buick LaCrosse

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This week we are running our annual 10Best test, evaluating 59 cars and winnowing them down to ten winners. All week we’ll be bringing you thoughts from our notepads. Here’s the first from today:

Buicks tend not to register on our radar screens, which makes the LaCrosse a very pleasant surprise. Subdued exterior, but that’s typical of mid-size sedans in this price class. The interior is a different story. Nice goods in here—supple hides, comfortable seats, swanky design, nifty instrumentation, uniform panel gaps. Lots of features, lots of room, especially in the back.

Dynamics: a little more like traditional Buick here. Respectable steering feel, no unpleasant surprises, but unhurried responses, substantial body motions—the words “sports sedan” do not leap into the driver’s brain. On the other hand, other words do pop in there: smooth, competent, solid chassis, great forward sightlines, and library quiet.

How will Buick market this car? Hope the spin doctors don’t start making allusions to Germany’s big three—this isn’t the kind of car you take to the Nordschliefe. But in a head to head with a Lexus ES350, it’s even money the LaCrosse would hold its own in all the objectives and subjectives, then win the tie-breaker on price.

Monday, September 14, 2009

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse

Presented by the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse and Continental Airlines, the official airline of The Broadway League, the annual free outdoor concert brought together stars and performances from current and upcoming Broadway productions to celebrate the beginning of the new Broadway season. The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance produced the annual event which was hosted this year by Superior Donuts' star Michael McKean.

The All New 2010 Buick LaCrosse "performed" live on Broadway with the help of some the best dancers in town. The spirited group broke out with a energetic performance of Hairspray's "You Can't Stop The Beat", which you can watch it right here on STAGE TUBE!

Hairspray is based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, who serves as a creative consultant on the musical comedy. It features a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, and a score by five-time Academy Award nominee Marc Shaiman (who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the acclaimed animated musical, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut) and lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

Buick is the premium global brand of General Motors, the worlds largest automaker. Founded in 1903, Buick is known for its luxury, design and performance which can be found in vehicles such as the LaCrosse, Enclave and Lucerne. For more information about Buick, visit www.buick.com.


Monday, September 7, 2009

2010 Buick Lacrosse get smart

BUICK TRANSFORMATION CONTINUES WITH THE 2010 LACROSSE LUXURY SEDAN

* Sculpted styling defines Buick’s modern global design
* Luxurious interior crafted of premium materials with cool blue ambient lighting
* Intelligent personal technologies enhance the driving experience
* Responsive performance via efficient. direct injection dual overhead cam engines paired with six-speed automatic transmissions

DETROIT – Redesigned from the ground up, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan makes its world debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 12. The LaCrosse offers all wheel drive, a suite of advanced intelligent personal technologies and safety features, and a choice of two fuel-saving V-6 engines.

“The new LaCrosse was created with great attention to detail, craftsmanship and advanced technology,” said Susan Docherty, Buick-Pontiac-GMC vice president. “It builds on the success of Enclave as the next step in Buick’s revitalization. And, as with Enclave, our goal is to attract a whole new buyer to our dealerships for LaCrosse.”

Sculpted design

Buick’s long heritage of leading designs, such as the Y-Job Concept, the Roadmaster and the Riviera, helped define American automobile design through the years, according to Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. Today, Buick design is a product of a global team and resources. Creative collaboration between designers in the United States and China, in partnership with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) as well as chassis and body engineers in Europe, resulted in the first General Motors vehicle to be created on three continents.

“The new LaCrosse is intended to represent modern elegance,” said Welburn. “Throughout the design, you experience a balance of contrasts. Both the interior and exterior have been designed with harmony in mind. The exterior balances taut, sculpted lines with sensuous accents and surfaces. Inside, smoked chrome accents, warm wood, first-class leather and materials combine with cool blue ambient lighting to create an inviting environment.”

The exterior design is faithful to the Buick Invicta show car introduced at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show.

“It is instantly recognizable as a Buick, with its signature ’sweep spear’ body-side styling, portholes inside the character line on the hood, and waterfall grille,” added Welburn.

Luxurious interior experience

Inside, the two-tone interior is defined by a flowing, uninterrupted design theme that wraps around the instrument and door panels. Attention to detail is evident throughout the interior, including the analog instrument cluster, chrome offset by dark wood accents, and the contrasting thread and French stitching on the instrument panel.

Buick’s signature QuietTuning – an engineering process to reduce, block and absorb interior noise – provides a distraction-free passenger environment.

An unexpected, inviting touch is the cool blue ambient lighting throughout the cabin from the center console, instrument panel and door panels.

Intelligent personal technologies

The contemporary atmosphere of the cabin includes the digital connectivity and personal technology offered in the new LaCrosse. That includes features such as in-dash navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, an auxiliary audio input and a USB port. For rear-seat passengers, a power rear-window sunshade and a DVD entertainment system, with two display screens integrated into the seatbacks, is available.

LaCrosse’s intelligent technologies also work to deliver a 360-degree field of vision behind the steering wheel, for a greater feeling of comfort, security and safety. It starts with the available head-up display in the windshield, allowing the driver to monitor speed while keeping his or her eyes on the road. At night, the available adaptive lighting package can direct the high-intensity discharge headlight beams up to 15 degrees for enhanced illumination of the road and its curves.

LaCrosse offers Side Blind Zone alert that notifies the driver if a vehicle in adjacent lanes is traveling in the driver’s blind spot. The LaCrosse is also available with a rear view camera, with the display integrated into the navigation system screen.

The technology available on LaCrosse enhances a suite of standard safety features that is designed to meet the criteria for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 20 Star Safety Rating. Highlights include front-, side- and roof-mounted head-curtain air bags, StabiliTrak stability- and traction-control system. The safety and security of OnStar is also included for the first year of ownership.

Responsive performance

LaCrosse’s stiff body structure serves as the foundation for precise suspension tuning, safety and a quiet ride. Buyers can choose from a family of efficient, direct-injection six-cylinder engines and a fuel-conserving six-speed automatic transmission with tap-up/tap-down control.

The direct injection engines in the LaCrosse create more power with less fuel and reduce vehicle emissions through greater combustion control – particularly cold-start emissions that are reduced by up to 25 percent.

The 2010 LaCrosse will be offered in three models – CX, CXL and CXS:

* CX – equipped with a new 3.0L direct injection V-6, premium cloth seats and 17-inch wheels. The 3.0L engine generates an estimated 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 211 lb.-ft. of torque (286 Nm) and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
* CXL – also equipped with the new 3.0L direct injection V-6, adds leather-appointed heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lamps, outside rearview mirror with LED turn indicators and puddle lamps, and 18-inch wheels. Intelligent AWD is available.
* CXS – equipped with a 3.6L direct injection V-6; real-time active-dampening suspension; perforated, leather-appointed, heated and cooled seats, and chrome-plated 18-inch wheels (19-inch optional). The 3.6L engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, generates an estimated 280 horsepower (209 kW) and 261 lb.-ft. of torque (354 Nm).

2010 Buick LaCrosse Review

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The 2010 Buick LaCrosse offers up a new look for the Buick brand in some ways. Overall, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com appreciate the effort Buick has put in towards remaking the LaCrosse, but a few unfortunate styling elements remain.

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is a “four-door sedan that comes in CX, CXL, and CXS trim levels,” according to Consumer Guide reviewers. The exterior sheetmetal is largely new for the 2010 version of the LaCrosse, and Cars.com calls it “an exercise in well-proportioned grace.” Jalopnik agrees that the Buick LaCrosse is “a beautiful car in person, borrowing proportion from the much-lauded 1993 Lexus GS.” Cars.com goes on to call the Buick LaCrosse “easily the best-looking Buick since the Clinton administration.” When it comes to specific details, Motor Trend says that “the body sculpting and chrome flourishes are much more expressive than the ES 350’s, especially the crisp bow-wake shoulder line and concave lower ‘light catcher.’” Autoblog continues the unanimous wave of approval, writing that “it’s hard to argue with the LaCrosse’s aesthetics,” as the new sedan manages to combine Buick styling elements that “don’t come across as retro or cliché.”

The only downside is that the 2010 Buick LaCrosse gets the ‘signature’ porthole look, with the faux vents moved to the top of the hood. The decorative vents appear cheesy from a distance, out of place up close and, in the words of Cars.com, “hurt an otherwise sharp design.”

If you open up any of the Buick LaCrosse’s large doors and sit inside you’ll be treated to a rethought interior that wins over reviewers with its refinement. Like the exterior, Jalopnik thinks that “the interior is handsome, too, with sweeping lines, modern styling and enough ambient lighting to shake a cane at.” Motor Trend is equally impressed, writing that “if the exterior entices, the interior could seal the deal.” Cars.com reviewers find that the many small details found throughout the LaCrosse’s cabin “go a long way toward convincing those with sticker shock that Buick’s midsize sedan’s price premium is deserved.” Whether or not the appealing design is enough to win over cash-strapped consumers who still view Buick as a senior citizen brand, however, remains to be seen.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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