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2017 Base 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan
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Price:   -  From $32,065
2017 Preferred 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $36,065
2017 Essence 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $38,665
2017 Premium 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $41,065
2017 Premium 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $43,265

Overview

Buick has brought its flagship sedan further into luxury territory this year. The redesigned LaCrosse hits new levels of quality, sophistication, and interior refinement. Most significant is how well the LaCrosse retains its composure when tackling curves and imperfect roads.

What's New for 2017

The LaCrosse has received a full redesign.

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Choosing Your Buick LaCrosse

The LaCrosse has a sleeker, sportier body this year, but still promises full comfort for five passengers. The trunk is actually larger, and has been reshaped to better accommodate luggage and golf bags. With its tasteful wood trim and beautiful new console, the cockpit lives up to our expectations for a modern luxury sedan. The suspension has been thoroughly reworked for greater stability and quicker steering response, and yet the ride is even silkier than before.

Every LaCrosse is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 with 310 horsepower, matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Efficiency is above average for a full-size sedan: 21 mpg around town and 31 mpg on the highway. All-wheel drive is available on top-trim models in place of the standard front-drive setup.

The revamped LaCrosse is available in four trim levels:

Buick LaCrosse

Base

Comes fully equipped with keyless ignition, remote start, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, power front seat (leatherette), active noise cancellation, smartphone integration, and an eight-speaker sound system. Buick's Intellilink infotainment interface is also standard. New this year is a Teen Driver feature that records driving data and allows parents to set performance limits.

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Preferred

Adds satellite radio, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and a cargo net for the trunk.

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Essence

Provides a leather interior with heated front seats with additional adjustments, driver memory settings, and a wireless phone charger. The available Driver Confidence 1 package tacks on blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. You get a panoramic sunroof and power rear sunshade with the the Sun and Shade package. The Sights and Sounds package adds navigation and Bose surround-sound. If you spring for the optional 20-inch wheel, you'll also get an adaptive suspension system for sportier handling.

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Premium

Gets the Drive Confidence I features as standard, plus ventilated front seats with massage, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, lane keeping assist, front collision warning, and a vibrating safety alert built into the driver seat. The other option packages remain available, Exclusive to this trim level is the optional Driver Confidence II package with adaptive cruise control, an automated parking system, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. The Premium is the only model in the lineup that can be equipped with all-wheel drive.

CarsDirect Tip

A car as nice as the reborn LaCrosse deserves leather seats, so we recommend starting your build with the Essence, which also gives you access to plenty of tempting extras if you want them.

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Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Redesigned for the 2017 model year with a new platform and V6 engine, Buick’s biggest sedan has lost some 300 pounds. Built on a wheelbase 2.7 inches longer than before, LaCrosse has grown only slightly in other dimensions, but gained substantially in refinement. The eAssist mild hybrid version is gone.

Pricing and Equipment

Starting at $32,990 (destination charge included), LaCrosse comes in four trim levels: base, Preferred, Essence, and Premium. GM’s latest 3.6-liter V6 engine develops 310 horsepower and 282 pound-feet of torque (a mild increase), coupled with a new eight-speed automatic transmission and an electronic shifter (there's no mechanical connection between the shifter and transmission). Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available – but only for the top Premium edition.

The base LaCrosse includes:

  • HID headlights
  • LED taillights
  • Power front seats
  • Eight-inch touchscreen infotainment
  • A rearview camera
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wireless phone charging capability
  • 18-inch alloy wheels

Performance Pros

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  • Significantly nimbler than its predecessor, courtesy of an improved chassis with a stiffer structure. Light but accurate steering helps keep this Buick nicely poised.
  • Luxury-level ride comfort, balanced with good handling, makes LaCrosse surprisingly refined for a big sedan. A new rear suspension helps improve the ride on harsh pavement, boosting driver confidence.
  • Strong V6 engine provides lusty acceleration. In addition, the gas pedal is particularly easy to modulate.
  • Standard start/stop feature cuts the engine silently at stoplights.

Performance Cons

  • Ride quality diminishes a bit with the 20-inch wheels standard on Essence and Premium models.
  • Electronic gearshift lever feels a bit cantankerous at first, but most drivers should get used to it quickly enough.

Interior Pros

  • Spacious, pleasant cabin features comfortable front seats.
  • LaCrosse is even quieter than in the past, courtesy of an acoustic-laminated windshield and front windows, triple door seals, and active noise cancellation.
  • Even the base model is nicely equipped, including attractive leatherette trim on seats, console, doors, and dashboard. Leather is standard in upper trim levels.

Interior Cons

  • The LaCrosse's cabin isn’t quite as spacious as its exterior size might indicate. Two adults should be comfortable enough in the back seat, but not three.
  • With the available panoramic moonroof, headroom might be limited for taller front occupants.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

An eight-inch touchscreen in the dashboard center is coated with a new film to minimize the lasting impact of fingerprints. This seems like a small matter compared to LaCrosse’s excellent ride/handling balance, but little issues can annoy.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

Some folks doubtless like them, but simulated portholes in front fenders seem like a relic of the distant past. On another level, safety features such as automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control are available, but only for the top trim level. Essence models can get blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, but only as part of an optional Driver Confidence Package.

The Bottom Line

Buick’s base model stands out for value, while the top-end Premium trim could qualify as a budget-priced luxury sedan. Handsome and sleek in its latest form, the LaCrosse fits neatly between mainstream sedans and posh models.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.6L V-6 / 310 HP / 268 ft.lbs.
Transmission
8-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
21 / 31 / 26 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.6L V-6 / 310 HP / 268 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
21 / 31 / 26 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
15.8 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$60
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
15.0 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length
197.5 "
Exterior Width
73.5 "
Exterior Height
57.5 "
Front Headroom
38.4 "
Rear Headroom
37.2 "
Front Legroom
42.0 "
Rear Legroom
38.0 "
Front Shoulder Room
57.7 "
Rear Shoulder Room
56.6 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
Wheel Base
114 "
Turning Radius
19.0 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Silver Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Chrome
Rear Spoiler
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Intellilink Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
8
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Rear Side-impact Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Ultrasonic Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Pass-key Iii
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
72 Months / 70,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
24 Months / 24,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
72 Months / 70,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
72 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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