2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium Car Review
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- The newest generation 2017 LaCrosse adheres to Buick’s pampering ways. Next time you’re stuck in traffic and navigating potholes, ask yourself “Is that a bad thing?” Tom Voelk reviews the Premium model.
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LaCrosse has managed to lose some 300 pounds while increasing the structural rigidity of the chassis. Some of that freight is shed employing new lightweight acoustical materials that refract rather than absorb road noise. Combined with active noise cancellation, that Dodge Charger Hellcat stuck in traffic along side you may not be heard. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I'm 35. 6'3" 224lbs and wear a size 15 👞. I own a 09 buick lucerne cxl with every option checked and more. I get compliments on it all the time. From young to old. I would love to have the new camaro. Just don't fit. Knocking on wood. Reliability has been great. A lot of people seem too forget buick is in the top 3 by JD Power. I'll be looking for a up upgrade in about a year or two. HOPEFULLY by then I'll get on a deal on a Lacrosse in the low 30k range by then.
I love Tom's reviews, especially the closing comment, always makes me smile~
The first between Lincoln and Buick to make a coupe version of their biggest sedans gets my money.
I purchased a fully loaded 2017 Lacrosse with the premium trim level and couldn't be happier. I absolutely love the way it rides and handles, especially with the sport setting on. It has so many options I'm having a blast learning them all. It is by far the quietest, best riding, and best driving car I have ever owned. It handles like a dream on any road I’ve throw at it, has plenty of power, gets excellent gas mileage and is super comfortable on long trips. And I think it is the most stylish car on the market, not gaudy but sophisticated in its looks and styling. I tested a number of competitive models from Lexus, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, Acura, BMW and Lincoln and they just didn't compare to this car on features for the price and in many other ways. Anyone wanting a luxurious, quiet, great handling car, with plenty of power may want to take a look at the Lacrosse!
Do you still have it and how has it been?
@@yoshiakik.5332 Perfect! Absolutely perfect in every way!
@@yoshiakik.5332 I only wish they hadn’t quit making them….
@@WilliamAbbate Thanks for the reply. I agree, I've always been a fan of the LaCrosse. You have good taste.
@@WilliamAbbate my wife and I just purchased a '17 Premium with only 37k miles on it to replace our 2010 LaCrosse that had served us well for nearly 200k miles. We love it.
My dad drives a '08 Lacrosse and is thinking about replacing that soon, I hope the high-tech in this car doesn't scare him off because this is beautiful piece of machinery
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Hey Tom where's the Lincoln? Are you going to be reviewing the Lincoln MKZ or Continental? Looking forward to it...
Ford often doesn't bring cars to the Pacific Northwest in a timely manner so often I don't review them. That's why there's no MKZ review (though I have driven it briefly). If I can get a Conti quickly I'll do it, but if it takes 3-4 months there's no reason for me to do it.. Everyone else will have reviewed it and I'll have nothing more to offer.
but i don't watch "everyone else" LOL :)
keep going Tom, love your reviews and that smashing closing commentary. You know, I know, we know!
Great work Tom!!
These look like they will do great in fleets. Good effort, tho not quite there yet.
Test drove the 2017 Buick Lacrosse with the 20' wheels and the 18" wheels and the 18's have a much smoother ride feel.
It’s called Physics
It's amazing how you can see the old Riviera lines in this car. I own a 2005 Lacrosse and you can see them as well, but not as much. I thought the 2005 was amazing looking, and it was at the time, but they have really come a long way. The interior is much bigger, especially in the back seat. And the materials used on the interior are far more upscale and the interior panels line up more precisely. And they have improved the motor and drivetrain. As much as the interior is quiet in the 2005, that's not the case when you're accelerating. It almost sounds like you're in the engine compartment.
Just soooo glad you didn't go into the whole Buick old people blah blah blah.
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Car should be kept clean to do the dance move ^^ Enjoyed the review! Thanks!
Quite a nice looking ride!
Nice review thank you 😎👌
I don't like Buick, and will probably never buy one but I see a Mr Voelk review I like and watch.
There sales strategy is like stores around the holidays, jack up the price, then give you 30% off
Nice job, Buick. The 2018 LS 500 should take notes from Buick's design team. The rising belt line on the Buick looks smooth and organic. The LS, as you would say Tom...."not so much " 😊
Great review!
some constructive criticism: things I would also include in the review curb weight, 60-0 stopping time, top speed governed speed, how many standard air bags.
they were probably in the video and I didn't notice. some things I can't remember right now
Thanks bigwillchill,
Something to consider. These reviews are meant for the average consumer, not enthusiasts. They're kind of a starting point, the internet can take it from there.
Generally if the car is extremely heavy or has brakes that are exceptionally good or bad I'll point that out. In a world where people think a 5 minute video is way too long, I like to keep it to the important things that the average guy or gal wants to know. Which is often how many cupholders does the thing have...
Cheers! TV
Driven Car Reviews ohh gotcha. guilty! I am an enthusiast. thanks for ur reviews. I love watching them
Completely understand. Yeah, I have to cast a wider net for NYT readers and watchers. It's fun to explain things to a broad audience like, this is an A Pillar, torque is your friend don't just go by horsepower.I get email thanking me for the explanations.
I bought 2015 Buick locross, paid cash and I love it, Black on black.
Will there be a review of the 2017 Buick Regal GS?
Taking a road trip with 2 or 3 freinds, this looks fairly ideal. Presentable with out being pretentious.
I have small hopes that they will make a Super trim of this model :(
Can you review the base 2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i with a CVT?
Just drove one like it.
This would be a nice livery car - town car replacement.
I feel like the grill is very Jaguar-esque-perhaps that's why that guy said that?
How the hell are you going to ask us if we heard the engine stop/start when a jingle in the background music is purposely timed to jingle so we can't hear it.?
Buicl could use holden platforms someday ?
im 6'4 is this vehicle large enough for me to drive ?
This is not to say that these cars don't move, but my nearest Buick dealer ordered a total of eleven of these cars and since taking possession of their last order they only sold one since the car went on sale last June(ish). The last car ordered was the cheapest FWD trim and they stickered it up as a service loaner.
I say that to say this. I'm getting a Premium trim of the Lacrosse in the next four to six months with Navigation & Bose, and Confidence package 2. A dealer across Houston is selling a $47k model with these options for $39K. I'm hoping it stays there if not cheaper and I'll snap one up then.
I'm curious what part of the country you live in.
Driven Car Reviews Texas, half way between Houston, and the gulf. Galveston county
Driven Car Reviews the deeply discounted car is listed on beck and masten north
torn between this and the impala
Paddle shifter looks very familiar. i.e. bmw Good review but I just can't get over the fact that the Buick moniker reminds me of older folk's rides. I know Buick is attempting to distance themselves from this stigma but I just can't get over it.
lol THE us model doesnt have led headlights but other markets have
Had this car for over 2 years and just learned about the trunk bump smh
Does the LaCrosse share any mechanical bits with the Impala?
I believe 2017 LaCrosse runs on a different architecture, a revision to the Epsilon II that the Impala and Cadillac XTS currently ride on (I'd have to check to make sure though). 2018 Impalas should get the newer platform from what I hear.
no. Different platform, newer version of the V6 and different transmission
Sheth Jones you are a buick troll...caught you! now on different channels...same car....Buick spokesperson...you defend this car on different channels! Wow
dude, I have seen multiple reviews of this car and OTHER cars. I have commented on several videos on this car and OTHER cars. Have you checked all the recent reviews from the same channels? You may or may not see comments from me. Your response to my comments has been very immature. You couldn't offer any response so you starting typing "troll" repeatedly. That is your response? I asked a simple question- explain why this car is for 75 years olds while other FWD sedans in this price and feature range are NOT. Simple question. If you call that trolling so be it. I like the Cadenza as well, but I think it's interior is too standard issue Kia. It does offer more lux features and lower price though...I'm not a trend follower so unlike you (and many others) I don't buy cars based on what others may think of me
Sheth Jones RIGHT ;)
Mmm... is that reverse psychology at the end there? Now I’m confused...
Hi Tom!
am I the only one that doesn't like the engine on engine off part of the car
My dad has that car
Green is the new black
See too much of Mercedes on the front end otherwise a very nice looking car.
I hate the auto start stop thing manufacturers are doing now. If I want to save gas, I'll buy a honda civic, not a full size sedan.
I saw a video on stop/start. Your starter will wear out prematurely from *constant* use and you will be replacing the battery regularly. Good for the ozone layer but very bad for your wallet.
Thanks Buick for no ventaports on the bonnet. Looked especially tacky in the previous shape LaCrosse.
This is basically a New Buick Lucerne replacement
wow, this completely blows away anything from acura or infiniti, lets not forget the other non-luxury premium brand Lincoln and matches the continental in luxury, features, and material quality for a much cheaper price.
Definitely nice but you're pushing it if you think this is better than the Continental? Have you sat or rode in one. The Continental is alot better than this one and even the midsize MKZ seems more premium than this car. The Continental and MKZ have a 3.0 turbo that puts you in the seats of your pants....doubt this one does so. This also have the stop assist which I don't like no matter how seamless it is. Lincoln sound system is second to none and the look of the MKZ is arguably better. Not even going to mention the Continental since that competes with Buicks cousin the CT6....in that case you could get the Chevy Impala for cheaper than the Buick if you're making that argument or even the Avalon.
justin bouche nope.
Here we go
LaQuan Miller i never said it was better than the Continental, i said it matches it in terms of features, ride quality, sound isolation, ,material quality.
justin bouche yes, that's why Buick made it into top seller list in China beating Japanese and German luxury sedan. I hope GM low and mid end cars would come up with such design cue. Not like ugly Chevy Sonic, Malibu, well at least new Cruze looks fine
Yes, yes Mercedes fans, we all know Buick doesn't carry much badge prestige, it's not exactly exclusively a grandmamobile anymore but it's still closer to Acura than Lexus. That's as intended, if Buick went all out on real wood and leather, screens everywhere, and length, it wouldn't slot below Cadillac. But really, in the low end of the premium full size segment, above economy cars but below the start of the non-M 5-series and Acura, you're looking at the Ford Taurus, Nissan Maxima, Toyota Avalon, Kia Cadenza, and VW CC. Buick sure as hell has more badge prestige than Kia, and if you're looking to put a premium badge and a quiet suspension on a fully loaded Maxima, $5k between fully loaded models is an unbeatable bargain. Regardless of GM long term reliability, which is still going to be about the same as or better than similarly priced entry level premium badged sedans (A4 and Q50), domestic parts costs will obviously be lower, and where else will you find a fully loaded full-size premium sedan with a premium badge for less than $50k? You can't. There are no rivals at this size, segment, and price point.
People want better American cars, but they want them to be priced like older, inferior american cars. Can't have it both ways. Midsize German cars START over $50k and people are balking at $50k for a loaded AWD Buick withe more interior space for $50k. Keep in mind the Lacrosse has 60 more hp than a base E class which starts around $53k. The Lacrosse is larger than the E/5 inside but priced closer to the 3/C/A4. Not sure what people want exactly. Good luck getting German levels of refinement and performance, the spaciousness of a "traditional" American large sedan coupled with the price of a Mazda or Hyundai.
It should have been call a PARK AVE.
1% of the new Buick LaCrosse drivers are gonna used the paddle shifters 😂 if they didnt put paddle shifters all reviewers would get mad but why
I have a theory involving his evil twin. I'M ONTO YOU!
Hyundai Azera by Buick
still yells old man car mkz for me
+LaQuan Miller
Hey, LQM, don't waste your time with that Justine LaDouche..... he's just THE GM fanqueen in charge of trolling.... he owns nothing..... can't afford anything....
Yes, and at 50K miles the engine blows up.
buick still exists ?
Christopher Walken yeah they are big in China.
almost as bad as Lincoln... almost at least they still sell in the US in good quantities.
since it sells more than Acura perhaps you should ask if Acura still exists.....
ahahaha
Hey Seth...Buick is not doing so well! From Fox News: Sales are down and look who is leading the way! Buick! I count four Buick models not moving off the lots!
"It's no secret that U.S. consumers prefer SUVs and trucks nowadays, and that means car sales are sliding. That's forcing automakers to offer big discounts to sell them. Car sales fell to just 36 percent of U.S. auto sales last month, a record low for a January. Generally, discounts are bigger on cars with the highest inventory. Here are the top 10 cars with the biggest stockpiles, measured by the number of days the inventory could meet demand at the current sales rate:
Brand Vehicle Days' supply
Buick Lacrosse 330
Buick Cascada 298
Chevrolet Corvette 267
Volkswagen CC 259
Chevrolet Camaro 236
Buick Verano 234
Mitsubishi Mirage 231
Acura ILX 227
Chrysler 200 225
Buick Regal 222
I love that car, it's beautiful lines and roomy interior, but I can't get past that boring gauge cluster and steering wheel. It's such a yawn!
I Wish Automakers just start making Real Coupes instead of Sedans & Crossovers that “Look” like Coupes!🙄
10000 Buick la Crosse premium I need every monthly send me farm veng district let go
He was hoarding toilet paper before it became normal.
It's nice but bland.
This car is actually to Chinese, that's a big mistake...
Well Buick's best selling market is China. So... it make sense.
Kevin Choi I know but the china market destroys a American way of making cars...
Kacper B its Basic economy. srsly wrf is happening to america lateley? you guys forgot how to capitalism? and you invented the thing! go read samuelson's economy
that is not true at all. Designed here and built here. They do make this car in china for that market.
They ruined the look of this car. It looks like a Buick again or an old Oldsmobile.
its not supposed to look like a Buick???
Nice rebadged malibu.
Its a rebadged Impala.......dumbass
haha, and its on a stretched version of the impala so not the same architecture
Malibu is built on the E2 platform, LaCrosse is on the P2 (a modified version of E2). The current gen Impala is on a different structure. Nearly every auto manufacturer uses flexible architectures like this. It's only smart. Example? The new Camry will ride on the same platform as the Prius.
Yeah, it's been said that in a year or two the Impala will switch to the new and lighter Lacrosse platform. Nearly 400 pounds less than the current Impala platform. If I remember right, the 3.6 V6 in the Lacrosse is new, and a completely different engine than the Impala's old 3.6 engine. Certainly not a re-badged Malibu. And not a re-badged Impala either. Completely different platform.
headcas620 what do you drive a rebadged Honda (Acura) or maybe a rebadged Toyota (Lexus)?
Better check a VW Passat, less money, more quality, more style and refinement and more reliable.
Edgar Alejandro Villegas Volkswagen has better reliability than Buick? Check JD Power for additional informarion
Incredible, after decades of low quality products, but as the old said says "one swallow do no make spring": This American Car Brand Is Surprisingly Reliable goo.gl/2tMpYJ
If I won that crap, would give it to charity....