2010 Buick LaCrosse Review Summary & Specs
CX Sedan
All-new, with distinctive style, advanced driving dynamics.
Summary & Specs
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Recent history suggests Buick might not have made the short list among buyers who insist on original design, attention to detail, world-class chassis and drivetrain components, and advanced driving dynamics. But the 2010 Buick LaCrosse is an attractive, advanced sedan with all those qualities. Based on what we see, those who take the time to shop Buick LaCrosse will be quite pleasantly surprised.
John Stewart filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of LaCrosse CXS and CXL models in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
John Stewart |
| Model Lineup |
Buick LaCrosse CX ($27,085); CXL ($29,645), CXL AWD ($31,820); CXS ($33,015) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.6-liter dohc 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
3.0-liter V6; 3.6-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
front air bags, front side-impact airbags, curtain air bags for front and rear, ABS, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, traction control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, OnStar with automatic crash response |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
all-wheel drive; rear-seat thorax air bags |
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Kansas City, Kansas |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-4A-BUICK |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.buick.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$27,085 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Buick LaCrosse CXS ($33,015) |
| Standard Equipment |
perforated leather seating; heated and ventilated seats for driver and front passenger; power seat adjust for driver and passenger (8-way); memory seats and mirrors; battery run-down protection; power rear sunshade; 1 year OnStar directions with automatic crash response and navigation service; latch system with electronic rear door lockout; E-Z Key passive entry system; keyless start; theft deterrent system; content theft alarm; ultrasonic rear park assist; front halogen fog lamps; dual exhaust with bright tips; 19-inch chrome plated wheels; power heated outside rear view mirrors; dual zone automatic climate control; Harman/Kardon 384-watt 11-speaker AM/FM/XM/CD; driver information center with compass and trip computer; heated, leather/woodgrain steering wheel with audio controls; universal home remote; Bluetooth for phone; 120V power outlet; USB port; custom interior lighting |
| Destination Charge |
750 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Touring Package ($800) includes 19-inch alloy wheels with P245/40R19 all-season tires, continuously variable real time damping and sport mode selectivity; Navigation system with rearview camera ($1995) includes AM/FM/CD/DVD/XM with 40GB hard drive, MP3; Xenon HID headlamps ($695); rear seat-mounted thorax air bags ($350); Head-Up display ($350); engine block heater ($50) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$38,005 |
| Horse Power |
280 @ 6300 |
| Torque |
259 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/27 |
| Wheelbase |
111.7 |
| Length/Width/Height |
197/73.1/59.2 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
38.8 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38/55.2/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.3/53.9/40.5 |
| Trunk Volume |
12.8 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, MacPherson strut coil-over-spring; twin-tube dampers with gas-charged valving; hollow direct-acting stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
independent, H-arm with real-time damping |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
4065 |
| Stock Tires |
P245/40R19 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc w ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.4 |