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The LaCrosse comes in three models. The CX ($22,835) is the base model and it comes with cloth upholstery and manually operated air conditioning. The LaCrosse CX is powered by a cast-iron 3.8-liter overhead-valve V6 engine that was first introduced in Buicks back in 1979, the continuously improved and now rated at a modest 200 horsepower. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) are optional.
The middle model, the CXL ($25,335), comes with leather upholstery, automatic climate control, ABS, and quite a list of additional standard equipment. The CXL also uses the 3.8-liter engine.
The CXS ($28,335) is the performance car of the family, with GM's new high-feature 3.6-liter V6 with modern double overhead cams and variable valve timing develops about 240 horsepower. The CXS gets its own suspension and steering system, 17-inch tires and wheels, and a raft of additional touches like driving lights under the front bumper.
The LaCrosse is available with five- or six-passenger seating: either bucket seats with a center console and shifter or a 40/20/40 bench seat with the shifter on the steering column. Standard features include tilt wheel, remote keyless entry, power driver's seat, programmable power locks, power windows, and a six-speaker AM/FM/CD system. All models come standard with OnStar including a one-year subscription.
Options include side curtain air bags ($395), StabiliTrak chassis control on the CXS model only ($495), XM Satellite Radio ($325 with one-year free subscription), power sunroof ($900), remote starting ($150), heated front seats ($295), 17-inch chrome wheels ($695), and a chrome package ($295). A Gold Convenience option package ($1,150) is offered with a leather steering wheel with redundant climate and audio controls, a universal transmitter, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated outside mirrors, six-way power passenger seat, rear park assist, and rear reading lamps. Two cast aluminum wheels are available, one 16-inch and one 17-inch.
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