2017 Buick LaCrosse Review

Intro
Buick is famous for manufacturing premium luxury cars. The company started producing the Buick LaCrosse back in 2004. The line is now in its 3rd generation in luxury car making. Let’s go over all of the features of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse Sedan and see what drivers can expect from it.
Exterior
The 2017 Buick LaCrosse Sedan is longer, wider and lower than the previous models. The changes in the front part include a horizontal wing element in the front grille. The shape of headlights has also been improved in order to make them look more modern. The rear has been given a complete makeover in order to make it meld better with the rest of the curves of the vehicle. At first glance, the car looks strong while retaining its signature look of elegance that made it quite successful in the market.
Interior
The interior of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse Sedan is perfect for drivers that prefer space as well as luxury. It features control buttons and knobs with frameless central display. It also has a European styled transmission selector. Other modern equipment makes the interior look premium and luxurious. The rear seat and trunk are extra spacious. There is enough space for phones and other gadgets in the front. The vehicle also features heated, ventilated leather-appointed massage front seats. These seats significantly add to the comfort of the driver.
Features
The 2017 Buick LaCrosse sedan comes in four trim levels: Standard, Preferred, Essence and Premium. The Standard trim include automatic xenon headlights, fog lights, heated mirrors, parking sensors, rear view camera, keyless entry and ignition. It also has remote start, automatic climate control, leather upholstery, power adjustable front seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, and active noise cancellation. Along with a Buick infotainment system consisting of 8-inch touchscreen, 9-speaker surround-sound audio system, USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone integration.
The Preferred trim adds power adjustable steering wheel, satellite radio and cargo net in the trunk. The Essence trim adds adaptive headlights, heated front seats, wireless phone charging and auto dimming mirrors. The optional features of this trim include blind spot information system and cross traffic alert.
The Premium trim adds forward collision warning, safety alert driver seat, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control and automatic forward emergency braking and automatic parking system. Other optional features added by optional packages include panoramic sunroof, power rear sunshade, navigation system and 11-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system.
Specifics / Performance |
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BASE PRICE | $32,065 (est.) |
VEHICLE LAYOUT | FWD, AWD |
ENGINE | 3.6 liter V-6 |
HORSEPOWER | 310 |
TORQUE | 282 lb-ft |
CURB WEIGHT | 3700 lb (est.) |
TRANSMISSION | 8-Speed Automatic |
DISPLACEMENT | 223 cu in, 3649 cc |
0-60 MPH | 6.0 sec (est.) |
ON SALE IN U.S. | Late 2016 |
(Source: Buick)