Buick has unveiled a new generation of its famous LaCrosse sedan. Not to say that the new sedan has changed dramatically, but still there are new forms. Let's compare the previous generation and the new product, as well as consider the characteristics and parameters.
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The Buick LaCrosse sedan has been known for years, luxurious and solid, it immediately stands out among other cars on the road. Not so long ago, a new generation of 2017 was introduced, there are no cardinal differences from the previous one, but still some parts have changed a lot. The novelty has become more like a Mercedes-Benz, especially the front optics and grille.
The exterior of the new Buick LaCrosse 2017
The smooth lines of the previous Buick LaCrosse are even smoother in the new 2017 generation. To say that the new sedan has completely changed will be very loud, but still they are. Up front, the first thing that catches your eye is the new LaCrosse grille. She has become more and more elongated.
In the center of the grille, an updated Biuck emblem was placed, now monotonous colorless shields, painted in blue, white and red. Almost from the center of the rim of the emblem, two horizontal chrome strips extend, dividing the grille in half.
Along the contour of the radiator grille, the same chrome strip remained. The new front optics of the Buick LaCrosse 2017 has become quite noticeable. The large headlights from the previous generation LaCrosse have become smaller and elongated to the sides. Despite the changes, the functions and structure of the optics are the same. In the upper part there are daytime running lights, and the optics themselves are based on halogens.
The changes also affected the front bumper of LaCrosse. In the 2016 model, it ended in the middle of the radiator grill, not reaching the hood; in the updated 2017 generation, it occupies the entire front of the sedan. The grille of the Buick LaCrosse 2017 is now built into it, as it were, the hood lies butt-to-butt with the front bumper. Previously, the hood lay on top of the front optics and grille.
The lower part of the bumper is occupied by a recess for an additional grille for blowing the engine in the middle and LED foglights on the sides. A chrome strip separates this entire notch in width, thereby emphasizing the solidity and rigor of the Buick LaCrosse 2017.
A characteristic change was the hood of the Buick LaCrosse sedan itself. The previously known side-mounted ventilation holes have migrated to the top of the front fenders in the 2017 model. On the hood itself, instead of two curved lines, there are now four.
The side of the Buick LaCrosse 2017 is not much, but still changed its lines. Stripes have changed along the entire length. From a strict strip, from the front fender, in the new generation it goes smoothly on the front fender and doors. On the tailgate and on the wing, the strip takes its origin from the handle of the front door. side mirrors rear view changed their location. Previously, they were in the corner of the glass of the front door, but now in the new Buick LaCrosse they have migrated to the door itself.
The shapes and lines of the rear doors have changed quite noticeably, instead of being strict and even, they have become smooth and rounded. The window behind the back door changed its strict features to smooth ones, while becoming smaller. On the side of the bottom of the doors you can see the chrome molding, but in the 2017 model it will be raised higher and wider.
The back of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse sedan is almost unrecognizable, but here the body changes are maximum. A raised trunk lid with a built-in spoiler distinguishes the sedan from other cars. Rear optics, based on LEDs, completely changed their shape. One part of it is located on the trunk lid (moreover, a narrow and elongated part), while the second part is on the body. From above, both parts are summed up with a chrome line. In the center of the trunk lid LaCrosse posted a company emblem, similar to the front.
The result of such changes led to changes in the bumper and rear window. The bumper has become more streamlined, with a small step line near the cover. The rear window is smaller, as most of it was eaten by the back of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse. Probably one thing the designers decided not to change is the shark-fin radio antenna above the rear window. The lower part of the bumper is decorated with two chrome exhaust pipes and a chrome insert splitter between them.
As for the roof of the Buick LaCrosse 2017, depending on the selected configuration of the sedan, it can be solid (for basic configuration), with a sunroof (medium configuration) and fully panoramic (for maximum configuration sedan).
The basic configuration of the Buick LaCrosse 2017 will be installed on light-alloy 18 "aluminum wheels. For an additional fee, the manufacturer can install 20" branded wheels, with a choice of shape and pattern.
Along with the changes, the dimensions of the body have also changed:
- length - 5016 mm;
- width - 1867 mm;
- height - 1460 mm;
- wheelbase- 2906 mm.
- White;
- pearl white;
- light gray metallic;
- coffee;
- Red;
- Navy blue;
- dark green;
- graphite gray;
- dark brown;
- black.
Interior of the new Buick LaCrosse sedan
Following the exterior of the Buick LaCrosse 2017, the interior has also changed a bit. Most of the changes have affected the front panel. The upper part of the panel is made in the form of layers, more on the driver side, smaller on the passenger side. In the center is an 8" touch screen. multimedia system. Air holes are located on the sides of the display, the principle is the same as in the previous generation Buick LaCrosse, but the shape has changed, strict on top and rounded on the bottom.
The multimedia system supports both iOS and Android gadgets. There's also built-in Bluetooth and 4G Wi-Fi, for those who can't imagine traveling without internet access.
Under the display is an audio control panel, you can turn on or off, switch and rewind the audio. Here, the designers have separated the emergency parking button. Separated by a chrome strip, below is a dual-zone climate control panel, as well as buttons for controlling heated seats and fan speed. Below is a small panel for switching on additional Buick LaCrosse 2017 systems, this is a sport suspension mode, a blind spot monitoring system and automatic parking. Going down, there is a gear lever and a storage compartment for small items, plus two cup holders.
No less interesting is the change in the LaCrosse instrument panel. In the central part there is a color 8 "display. Engineers came up with cunning, its central part is occupied by a speedometer, and the side parts are separated for various indicators such as fuel level, engine temperature. As for the tachometer and some other sensors, they were made analog.
The Buick LaCrosse 2017 steering wheel has four spokes instead of the previously known three. A chrome emblem of the Buick company was placed in the center, it also serves as a horn button. Left and right multimedia control buttons, with a different selection of functions, on-board computer control and more. The steering wheel itself is covered with leather, matching the color of the front panel. Behind the wheel are levers for switching turns, wipers and other systems of the sedan.
To the right of the steering wheel is the Start / Stop engine button, which indicates keyless access to the Buick LaCrosse 2017. To the left of the steering wheel, there is an electromechanical parking button, a similar button is located on the gearshift lever. Near the steering wheel, they also placed the adjustment and control of the front optics, buttons on the trunk and hood.
Regarding the interior colors of the new Buick LaCrosse 2017, the designers limited themselves to a few color shades, but only leather with perforated inserts is used as the material, no fabric.
So the interior shades of the Buick LaCrosse 2017 will be:
- light gray with dark brown accents;
- black with black inserts on the front;
- brown with black trim.
The interior of the new 2017 Buick LaCrosse is comfortable and roomy, the front and rear seats are essentially the same. The front ones are comfortable in fit, with flow around the sides. Both the driver's and passenger seat of the LaCrosse can be easily adjusted electrically in different directions. The back row is designed to fit three passengers, for a comfortable trip over long distances. For passengers behind, between the front seats, the designers placed two USB ports for recharging gadgets and a 12V socket.
Technical data of the new LaCrosse
Although the Buick LaCrosse 2017 was updated, the variety of engines was not added. Under the hood of the novelty, engineers hid a 3.6-liter VVT gasoline engine V6. The advantage of such an engine is the ability to turn off the cylinders when driving in traffic jams or when extra horses are not needed. Such an innovation is now often found in American cars. The power of such a LaCrosse unit is 309 hp. Maximum torque 364 Nm.
The engine will be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive for the Buick LaCrosse Premium. Fuel consumption with front-wheel drive will be 11.2 liters. per hundred in the city and 7.6 liters. outside the city. If the LaCrosse has four-wheel drive, then the consumption in the city is 11.76 liters, and outside the city - 8.1 liters. Similarly to the drive, the difference is in the fuel tanks, for the front-wheel drive - 60 liters, and for the all-wheel drive Buick LaCrosse - 62 liters. Otherwise, there are no differences between the LaCrosse trim levels, the luggage compartment volume is 425 liters.
Relative diesel engine, the prospects for the appearance of this have not yet been observed, so the buyer will not have much to choose from. In general, the LaCrosse is economical for such an engine size, and this is thanks to modern technologies.
Safety and comfort Buick LaCrosse 2017
The safety of any modern car starts with airbags. In total, 10 pillows will be installed around the perimeter of the new Buick LaCrosse 2017. Front two for the driver and passenger at the level of the dashboard, as well as in the knee area for protection. For rear passengers there will be built-in curtains, side impact protection, as well as front ones. Not without built-in airbags in the front seats, thus protecting front and rear passengers.
Relatively active systems LaCrosse security, a very small list is available. The navigation map will be displayed on the center monitor. Surveillance cameras are installed around the entire perimeter, so you can easily view the situation around Buick LaCrosse on the monitor. It is also a great help when parking or reversing, the on-board computer will calculate the best trajectory as accurately as possible so as not to harm the car.
When driving, a blind spot monitoring system and a car stabilization system will be a lot of use. In continuous mode, the tire pressure will be displayed on the monitor, thereby showing which tire is damaged. The Buick LaCrosse will be equipped with adaptive cruise control in the maximum configuration.
A lot of useful in LaCrosse will be the child protection system in the car. The purpose of the system is to protect passengers as much as possible, especially children in the rear seats, and to maximize the comfort of the trip. In this case, the LaCrosse on-board computer will calculate the braking path in order to get rid of jerks and sudden braking. The driver will not be allowed to accelerate more than allowed on this section of the road, which means that the system will combine work with the navigation system as accurately as possible.
The manufacturer does not limit the buyer to a set of systems in the car; for an additional fee, even the most diverse systems can be installed. After the release of the new Buick LaCrosse on the market, the manufacturer promises to expand the list and add innovations as soon as they appear.
The first generation of the Buick LaCrosse sedan was produced in Canada from 2004 until 2008, with the model being called the Buick Allure in the Canadian market.
The front-wheel drive car was equipped with V6 3.8 (200 hp) or V6 3.6 (240 hp) engines, paired with a four-speed “automatic”. In 2007, a LaCrosse Super modification appeared with an eight-cylinder 5.3-liter engine with a capacity of 300 “horses”.
In the Chinese market in 2006–2009, a locally assembled Buick LaCrosse was offered, created on the American platform, but with a different exterior and interior design. 2.4 and V6 3.0 engines and automatic transmissions were offered for this sedan.
2nd generation, 2009–2016
The second generation of the Buick LaCrosse sedan began to be produced in 2009, in 2013 the model was restyled. The car was sold in the USA, Canada, Mexico, China, and Korean market its "twin" was offered under the brand name .
The base Buick LaCrosse for the American was equipped with a 2.4-liter engine with 182 hp. With. (since 2011 - a hybrid power plant consisting of the same 2.4 engine, a 15-kilowatt electric motor and a lithium-ion battery).
More powerful options were equipped with V-shaped “sixes” with a volume of 3.0 and 3.6 liters, developing 255–303 hp. With. The gearbox is only a six-speed "automatic". The six-cylinder Lacrosse was offered not only with front-wheel drive, but also with all-wheel drive.
Cars for the Chinese market, produced by the Shanghai-GM joint venture, had versions with a 2.4-liter engine with 186 hp. With. (in hybrid and conventional versions), with a two-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 254 liters. with., as well as with a three-liter "six", developing 265 forces. The cars were equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions.
In 2012, a sedan was created on the basis of Lacrosse, designed exclusively for China.
Buick LaCrosse engine table
3rd generation, 2016
"Lacrosse" of the third generation stood on the conveyor of the plant in Detroit in 2016. Cars for the Chinese market were made at Shanghai GM.
The car was created on the P2XX platform with extensive use of high-strength steels, a multi-link rear suspension and adaptive dampers (for example, a sedan is built on it). The interior of the car, traditionally aimed at more conservative buyers, was trimmed with leather and woodgrain inserts.
Buick LaCrosse equipped gasoline engine V6 3.6 with a capacity of 305 liters. With. with a system for deactivating a part of the cylinders or a hybrid power plant with gasoline engine 2.5 and an electric motor. Initially, the cars were equipped with a six-speed "automatic", later car received eight-speed and nine-speed automatic transmissions.
In America, the demand for "Lacrosse" was low, did not help to increase sales and reduce the starting price from 33 to 29.6 thousand dollars. In 2019, the production of sedans in the United States ended, the model finally left the American market.
Lacrosse for China continues to be produced, and local version as a result of restyling received an updated design.
Cars for the Chinese market are equipped with four-cylinder petrol turbo engines 1.5 (170 hp) and 2.0 (261 hp). The first power unit is equipped with a seven-speed robotic box gears, the second - a six-speed "automatic".
Modifications Buick LaCrosse
Buick LaCrosse 2.4AT
Buick LaCrosse 3.6AT
Buick LaCrosse 3.6AT AWD
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Reviews from Buick LaCrosse owners
buick lacrosse 2012
I bought this car in 2012. V complete set. Engine 3.6 liters, 303 hp with., it is possible to turn off half of the cylinders. The system is called AFM, (Active Fuel Management). When driving up to 120 km per hour and without accelerating to gas to the floor, half of the cylinders in the engine are turned off. 3 cylinders and a volume of 1.8 liters work. Consumption with such a ride is about 7 liters per hundred. There are active and passive cruise control, all kinds of electrical adjustments, heated, cooled and ventilated seats, a screen with Bluetooth, navigation, USB inputs. And a lot of other stuff. Machine class. Riding a Buick LaCrosse is a pleasure. You press on the gas and this cruiser presses into the seat, you are carried away into the distance. But you need to carefully look at the speedometer needle, and it is projected onto windshield- no sense of speed. Acceleration to 150 takes about 12 seconds. Huge, comfortable and beautiful car. Real consumption about 9 liters per hundred, you start to drive - about 11. When driving around the city with passengers - 10 per 100. Very reliable and unpretentious car. Take it and do not hesitate, year 2011-2012, fully equipped with CXL. There is leather, a sunroof, all the "bells and whistles". I drive 30 km to work every day, I wind about 100 km a day on an empty highway.
Advantages : appearance. Engine with deactivated cylinders. Rich equipment. Fuel consumption.
Flaws : not seen.
When Buick unveiled the Avenir concept at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, most enthusiasts began to fantasize about flagship sedan. Such a move would finally give the brand a car for the luxury market. On the other hand, we knew there was a good chance that the Avenir would remain just a concept, and Buick's latest announcement about the next generation of the new 2017 LaCrosse confirms these words.
However, there is some good news. LaCrosse, which made its public debut in the City of Angels, has a sporty design inspired by the Avenir concept model. The front fascia is borrowed from the concept car, and the company said the styling will be adopted by all of the firm's vehicles by 2018. That doesn't necessarily mean that Buick wasn't considering a full-size sedan, but even if it wasn't, the new design language should be exciting.
The release of LaCrosse shattered expectations that we were waiting for a full-fledged production Avenir. However, the expressive design of the model represents a breakthrough for the company and emphasizes progressiveness in all new Buick models.
Sedan exterior
The first thing that catches your eye when looking at the new 2017 Buick LaCrosse is the sporty, gorgeous Avenir design front grille. A sleeker and sportier Waterfall grille dramatically changes the look of the sedan. At first glance, the car is identical to the Avenir, but the Lacrosse's grille is actually slightly different.
The horizontal plating sits a little lower, while the rim above the emblem is thicker. The V-shaped bottom is smoother and the limbs are sharper. The previous model had monochrome guards, on the new car they are painted in red, silver and blue colors. Buick used a similar design in the 1960s and 1980s.
The sedan has also received a new sculpted hood as well as a pair of new headlights that look very similar to the Avenir. They are actually slimmer and longer, giving the LaCrosse a more aggressive look. Down below, you'll see a revised bumper with a wide but thin air intake with a chrome trim that's visible from one side to the other.
The rear panel is a significant departure from the previous model. It boasts more refined and modern appearance. The stern is longer and the trunk lid has a sportier design, eschewing the previous model's thick chrome trim. Chrome inserts, however, have been kept around rear lights, which are smaller and extend towards the trunk lid.
Stretching the wheelbase by 6.8 centimeters gives the sedan a new profile that makes it look longer and sleeker (despite being only an inch and a half longer than its predecessor). The roofline sits 1.6 centimeters lower, which contributes to the appearance of sportiness.
In the configuration of the new Buick LaCrosse 2017 are standard:
- HID lights;
- LED daytime running lights;
- LED taillights;
- active grid shutters;
- and 18-inch wheels;
Large 20" wheel disks available as an option.
Interior Buick LaCrosse 2017
The LaCrosse also received a redesigned interior, with some Avenir-inspired features. The instrument panel is sleeker and more luxurious with a mix of horizontal and sinuous lines, wood accents on the passenger side, and subtle chrome trim. Probably the most impressive feature is the floating center console, which is mostly covered in wood and leather. The console is wide and tall, similar to those we've seen in much larger sedans.
With a redesigned dashboard, there is also a new center console. Amenities mimic the Avenir in many ways, but the concept car had a larger screen mounted in a trapezoidal chrome frame, the Lacrosse has the same touchscreen monitor and a pair of A/C vents mounted inside the same element. Various buttons and knobs fill the space between the screen and shift controls, but the area is less cluttered compared to the previous model.
The new sporty interior has paid more attention to detail and includes softer materials on almost every surface. Depending on trim level, the Lacrosse comes with French stitching on the seats and dashboard, aluminum sills and wood trim. There are three types of interior finishes available:
- jet black;
- Dark Atmosphere and Shale
- Jet Black and Brandy.
Features that are new or upgraded from the previous sedan include Moon White ambient lighting, eight-way adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, and new feature massage. Also available in Buick LaCrosse 2017 perforated leather for armchairs wheel heated with power tilt and telescoping steering column, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a premium Bose audio system.
Buick has also improved the sedan's roominess and storage space. Legroom increased in the rear, access to rear seats became easier because of the new doors that open wider. The trunk offers about seven percent more space than the current model and has been set up to accommodate four golf bags.
LaCrosse is packed high in quality technological functions. The latest edition of IntelliLink features a new eight-inch touchscreen that has been designed to display phone features that users would like to see while driving. This can be done via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well. Features allow the driver to select a smartphone app via a touchscreen interface. Many functions can be controlled by voice commands via the buttons on the steering wheel. The Lacrosse also has a quieter cabin thanks to standard active noise cancellation and other upgrades. The sedan received a new acoustically laminated windshield and front side windows, triple-lock doors, and improved body sealing against road noise. In addition, wipers sit under the hood to reduce wind noise.
The car comes with ten standard airbags, including two kneebags for front passengers. Active safety features include Pedestrian Detection Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Auto Brake, Forward Collision Warning and Rear View Mirror Blind Spot Alerts. The sedan is also equipped automatic system parking which assists the driver in parallel and perpendicular parking via automatic steering vehicle to the right place. Also available is adaptive cruise control and a rearview camera.
Specifications
Under the hood of the new 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a 3.6-liter V-6. Although it is similar to last year's engine in terms of displacement and cylinder configuration, the block is actually new and comes from the Cadillac XT5 crossover. V-6 cranks 305 Horse power s, which makes it only one horsepower more powerful than its predecessor.
There's no need to be disappointed as the sedan is 136kg lighter than the outgoing model and it also benefits from a 15 percent increase in torsional stiffness. As a result, the new sedan should be faster and boast significantly better fuel efficiency.
Mated to a new eight-speed automatic transmission The V-6 uses direct injection and includes Active Fuel Management (Buick's cylinder deactivation system) and engine stop and start system.
Buick no longer offers a 2.4-liter four-cylinder option. Front-wheel drive is standard, but customers can choose all-wheel drive from a list of options, as well as continuous damping control that replaces the stock MacPherson strut with Hiper struts on the front suspension. The rear axle rides on a classic five-link suspension, regardless of the drive system.
Other improvements include electronic system power steering Lead-Pull, outboard cross mounts for better ride and low drag disc braking with Duralife.
Buick Lacrosse is a mid-size premium sedan that has been produced by Buick since 2004 on the MS2000 platform.
Three generations of the car
The LaCrosse model replaced the Buick Regal and Buick Century, which are very popular in North America, and today has three generations.
In 2010, the Buick LaCrosse underwent fundamental changes, as a result of which it turned from a medium-sized to a large premium sedan, noted by critics as a "luxury" car with excellent safety and reliability, as well as powerful acceleration.
First generation (2005-2009)
At the end of 2004, the Buick LaCrosse appeared on the car market. North America in three configurations with two power plants:
- 3.8-liter V6 engine called 3800 Series III, installed on the CX (base) and CXL (middle) modifications;
- 3.6-liter HFV6 engine, which was equipped exclusively with the CXS version (top).
At the same time, all cars were equipped with a 4T65E automatic gearbox, with the exception of the Supers modification that appeared later, which used an improved 4T65-E HD gearbox.
The car took its name from the Sport Lacrosse concept car shown by Buick in 2000.
However, in Canada it was sold under the name Allure, as the word "cross" in the French slang of that country is a dirty word.
Along with other GM models equipped with a 3.8 L V6 engine, LaCrosse sedans in 2006 became the first SULEV-compatible cars.
The last copy of the Buick Lacrosse of the first generation left the assembly line of the General Motors plant on 23.12.2008.
Facelift (2008)
At the end of 2008, the Buick LaCrosse has seriously changed in appearance. The company's engineers and designers took the concept of the Buick Velite as a basis, and completely changed the front of the car.
In addition, chrome trim appeared in the interior of the novelty, the XM Satellite Radio audio system, the function remote start, steering column telescopic type, as well as 2-zone, which was offered as additional option.
Among other things, the CX modification was regularly supplied with:
- anti-theft system;
- leather steering wheel;
- personalization information center;
- illuminated rear-view mirrors and other "bells and whistles" for every taste, which could be installed as an option.
Super version
The LaCrosse modification called Super was introduced in the same 2008, and was positioned by the manufacturer as a high-performance sedan with a luxurious interior and exterior design.
Main Feature The "Super" modification was the Ventiports eight-cylinder V-twin engine, which was available in four versions.
In addition, the model, unlike its predecessors, had a rear spoiler, four air intakes, original Magnasteer foglights, improved braking system, as well as new suspension settings that match the StabiliTrak standard.
The interior of the "Super" series used leather seats and a wood-trimmed gear knob, and the interior itself was decorated in Platinum and Mocha Brown, while the outside of the car was painted in brown or platinum metallic, mocha or onyx black.
With a powerful 5.3-liter V8 powertrain and Active Management technology, the front-wheel drive LaCrosse Super has become one of the most fastest cars manufactured under the Buick brand.
It reached 240 kilometers per hour and accelerated to “hundreds” in 5.7 seconds. However, in 2009, the production of this modification was discontinued.
Auto safety
In testing by the Insurance Institute, the LaCrosse received a good overall score, as in the test for head-on collision well as in the event of a side impact.
This was facilitated modern system security, including frontal airbags and side curtains for all passengers.
It is also worth noting that in 2007 the car showed a decent result in a crash test conducted by the National Highway.
Second generation (2010–2016)
The second generation Buick LaCrosse (model year 2010) was introduced in Detroit at the North American international motor show in 2009.
The car received redesigned bumpers and a false radiator grille, an extended LWB base of the Epsilon II platform, LED optics and a completely updated interior.
In Canada, LaCrosse 2 was presented in the same 2009 at the Montreal Auto Show.
In this country, the car was called the Buick Allure. However, later General Motors Canada still changed the name of the sedan to LaCrosse, and offered Allure owners to change the nameplate with the model name absolutely free and voluntarily.
The new 2010 sedan delivered high performance along with a smooth ride and powerful acceleration, helping the Buick brand to restore its faded reputation as a premium car manufacturer and attract new buyers looking for a combination of luxury and comfort.
A 2.4-liter 4-cylinder petrol was installed as standard on the second-generation CX. power point with direct injection with a capacity of 182 horsepower, which replaced the 3.0 V6.
However, the 3.6 L V6 power unit (304 hp) was also used, but only on all-wheel drive versions of the CXL and CXS.
To improve ride and handling, the Buick LaCrosse 2's front suspension featured HiPer Strut technology, which also significantly reduced steering torque.
In addition, the EAssist system, installed on the LaCrosse since 2012, has allowed for effective fuel economy - the car can travel 25 miles in the city and 36 miles on the highway on just one gallon of fuel (3.785 liters).
Models of 2010, 2012 and 2013 did not have an automatic trunk opening mechanism, which appeared only in 2014.
The latest update of the second generation Lacrosse was the Sport Touring Edition, which hit the market in 2016.
Her distinctive feature steel 18-inch wheels with cast aluminum rims, as well as an elegant rear spoiler.
Alpheon modification.
On the market South Korea The Buick LaCrosse was produced by GM Korea under the Alpheon name.
It was an autonomous brand of the concern, and the car itself differed from its "brothers" in the design of the headlights, the presence of control elements in the rear armrest and other exclusive options that provide additional comfort to the car owner.
Alpheon was produced with a 3-liter 6-cylinder V-engine, which was aggregated with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The car appeared on the South Korean market in September 2010, immediately after the presentation at the exhibition in Busan. Later, a 2.4-liter engine was installed on the model.
This stylish sedan has gained immense popularity among Chinese officials, and in 2012 was approved by the PRC government for public procurement.
Thanks to this state of affairs, the licensed Chinese version car LaCrosse, which is known as Roewe 950.
Restyling (2014).
In 2013, the Buick brand demonstrated updated version LaCrosse 2014. It happened at the New York Auto Show.
The most striking changes in the appearance of the car were the original wheels, upgraded fascias at the stern, an 8-inch TFT display for instrument control, parking radar and cameras, as well as magnificent leather upholstery.
The main difference between cars of this generation was the lightweight P2XX platform, which allowed for a 300-pound weight reduction. iron horse».
Despite this, the car boasted large overall dimensions(compared to LaCrosse 2), as well as more sophistication and luxury.
Under the hood of the third-generation model is an all-new 3.6-liter V6 VVT powertrain that develops 305 horsepower.
To transfer power to the chassis, the engine was aggregated with the latest 8-speed automatic transmission.
The third generation LaCrosse went on sale at the end of 2016.
Among other things, in standard equipment the manufacturer offers buyers the Buick IntelliLink infotainment system with support for Android Auto, Apple and CarPlay, as well as an ultrasonic automatic parking assistant.
