Auto Car Reviews: 2010 Buick Lacrosse Reviews and Prices with Pics

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

2010 Buick Lacrosse Reviews and Prices with Pics

The completely redesigned 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan is the newest example of the globally influenced product renaissance at Buick. It offers all-wheel drive, a suite of advanced intelligent personal technologies and safety features, as well as three efficient, powerful engines.

“The new LaCrosse builds on the success of Enclave as the next step in Buick’s renaissance and great attention to detail, craftsmanship and advanced technology,” said Susan Docherty, Buick-Pontiac-GMC vice president. “It offers unique features such as all-wheel drive and a new, efficient four-cylinder engine that will attract new customers to Buick.”

The Buick LaCrosse is a large luxury sedan and the flagship model of the Buick brand. Heavily redesigned inside and out for 2010 onward, the car has a starting price of $26,995. The LaCrosse is sold in the United States and China, and was developed with both markets in mind.

The entry-level model for the LaCrosse is the CX, and features a direct-injected version of GM's 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Ecotec motor, generating 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. This entry-level model also promises to deliver up to 30 mpg highway thanks in part to its six-speed automatic transmission.

The mid-level CX model features front-wheel-drive and a 255 horsepower V6 motor. The CXL, which features a leather interior and more luxury features, is slightly more expensive at $30,395. All-wheel-drive is a $2,175 option. The range-topping CXS features AWD standard, plus a more powerful 280 hp V6.

In terms of exterior design, the Lacrosse builds on the theme established by the Enclave crossover. Buick has relocated its signature portholes from the front fender to the hood â€” a seemingly more functional location. Most of the other details follow Buick's latest design language, including the 'waterfall' grille and smooth sculpted surfaces.

The 2010 LaCrosse is offered in three models - CX, CXL and CXS: • CX – equipped at the start of production with a new 3.0L direct injection V-6, premium cloth seats and 17-inch wheels. The 3.0L engine generates 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 217 lb.-ft. of torque (294 Nm) and has a six-speed automatic transmission. Later this year, a new, 2.4L Ecotec four-cylinder replaces the 3.0L as the standard engine. • 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 alloy wheels. An advanced, intelligent AWD system is available. • CXS – equipped with a 3.6L direct injection V-6; real-time active-dampening suspension (optional); perforated, leather-appointed, heated and ventilated seats, and chrome-plated 18-inch alloy wheels (19-inch optional). The 3.6L engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, generates 280 horsepower (209 kW) and 259 lb.-ft. of torque (351 Nm).