2019 Buick LaCrosse Adds Sport Touring Trim to Lineup

Buick is looking to add some sportiness to the 2019 LaCrosse lineup with the addition of a new trim called the Sport Touring (ST). Back in 2016, Buick did something similar with the Cascada convertible, as it added a Sport Touring trim that had a showier look. Now, it looks like the same thing is happening with the LaCrosse sedan.

Before you get too excited, the new ST just gets a cosmetic overhaul to make the sedan look sportier. Power for the 3.6-liter V6 goes unchanged and is rated to make 310 horsepower. The engine is paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Interestingly, the LaCrosse ST is front-wheel drive only, while other trims in the lineup have an available all-wheel-drive system.

The "Sport" part of the trim comes from the monotone theme that's made possible by a body color grille surround and side vents. Other LaCrosse trims have chrome versions of the components. A rear spoiler, 19-inch silver wheels, “ST” badging, and a black mesh grille are additions – albeit small additions – that subtly hint toward the trim being sportier than the rest.

Five exterior colors will be offered on the new trim: White Frost Tricoat, Satin Steel Metallic, Red Quartz Tintcoat, Quicksilver Metallic, and Ebony Twilight Metallic.

Pricing for the 2019 Buick LaCrosse ST starts at $40,295, which includes the $925 destination fee. This means the new trim will slot in between the LaCrosse Premium that costs $39,595 and the top-of-the-line LaCrosse Avenir, which is priced at $45,795. The sedan goes on sale at dealerships later this summer.