2017 Buick LaCrosse TECH REVIEW
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- The Buick Avenir Concept Car makes its way to reality as the Buick LaCrosse. MotoMan goes on a TECH and DEEP design review of the all new 2017 Buick LaCrosse from the #LAAutoShow and focuses on why the transition from concept car to road car worked in this case . . .
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From Florida, 34 years old. Yes, I would give up any car to buy the 2017 LaCrosse. In fact, it will be my next car sometime in mid-2017. REASONS: 1. Looks - to me this car has an understated elegance to it. Its looks evokes our British-American design aesthetics somewhat. 2. Reliability - Buick comes only behind Lexus in reliability rankings. 3. Comfort - haven't driven nor been inside the LaCrosse, but can tell it's extremely comfortable for American roads. 4. The great American road belongs to Buick!!! And that's the main reason. ;)
Beautiful car. If I'm looking for comfort, quietness, and an overall great cruiser I would choose the Buick. I mean that in the best way possible because the market is full of vehicles that just want to go fast on the Nurburgring and the cruiser segment is dying. We should have more comfortable cars and this looks like a great one.
+GT7786 Here I see someone who thinks like me.
+GT7786 I would also think of the 2017 Cadillac CT6
I like cruisers more then super cars they are a lot more comfortable and have better interiors luxury sedans for the win
I'm in the Fort Worth, TX area, and I would jump on this Buick in a New York minute.
I love what GM has been doing with their vehicles in the past few years, and this LaCrosse just keeps the momentum going. Buy American.
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!
Buick is definitely headed in the right direction here. All they need now is a car that actually appeals to the younger audience they're trying so hard to tap into. As a millenial whose first car was a hand-me-down LeSabre, I'm also quite biased towards the brand because of how trouble-free that car was, but I can't see myself buying anything in the current lineup. A V6-powered Regal would be mighty tempting though!
+Nikiaf let me put you in a 2.0 Regal Turbo with 259 hp and 295 ft pounds of torque and then you tell me what you think......that is the low end Regal btw........the high end GS AWD in GS mode is even more exciting. Just sayin'
A Regal GS is made in Germany by OPEL. The Encore is Korean, the Envision is made in CHINA! Read the window sticker! I work at a Buick, Cadillac, GMC dealership. I moved from a TOYOTA dealership. Bang for the buck, Buick and Cadillac are way ahead of the imports. Drive a Cadillac CT6 Twin Turbo Premium Luxury or a Platinum. UNREAL performance complimented by unparalleled luxury. Bristling with the latest cutting edge safety and communication and entertainment technologies.
Your videos are so well brought! My compliments.
+Lauryan Flipsen Thanks!
This guy really knows his shit....really enjoyed how he presented this car....
+colderbeer He really discussed the design well. I was impressed.
Nothing but Class!!! BUICK BABY...BUICK!
I would undoubtedly get this car, fully appointed and I live in the suburbs of New York City. I grew up on bucks to a degree also, but my parent's experience with them was so negative to the point that it drove them to Toyotas. I would also have to say that i
this car has a strong competitor in the new MKz. I haven't ruled either out . Regardless of politics, I'm glad to see a lot of people excited about American makes again. It's very refreshing!
+PuppetMaster1950 Totally agree with you on that last statement . . . For us, we went Volvo after Buick and they turned out to be rock solid . . . the first was a diesel.
+PuppetMaster1950 I have a 2012 la crosse and also a 1997 Toyota corolla, peace to ya
+mark marshall I'd buy one in a flash. My wife isn't converted yet (but she's a Cadillac Girl so we'll forgive her for that). My neighbor across the street has a nice bronze LaCrosse. Whenever I make a positive remark about the car to her, she'll say something to the tune of "you're 37, not 73". Then I just usually tell her how many "bitches will be all over me because I got the flyest wheels in the hood" and she shuts the conversation down because she wants the Cadillac CTS V-Sport (can't say I can blame her) but the numbers on that car are brutal right now (despite SUVs and Crossovers dominating the Market). My DD is a black Suburban and although we're both around 6' tall, she cannot parallel park the damn thing. I love the ride, commodious interior and the bells and whistles. The long wheelbase makes for one of the smoothest cars I've driven!
hey conti, love the cadi's all of them, I'm 47, my first buick, I will keep it till I have to get rid of it, but I should say like the above comment, I still have my 97 geo, prisitne condition, my 93 blazer Tahoe lt that just turned over 56000 miles, so I think I'm good, except maybe a used infinity qx 56-80, new body style, but to be honest about the Toyota, it has never broken, every time I turn the it has started, but American car comp have come so far, what do think of the new ct6 or land yacht escalade?., I don't 4 cars do i
I have a 2007 LaCrosse and I love it! She's a plain jane, but she's super dependable and smooth as silk. I would definitely upgrade to the 2017.
The XT5 also has the "Twin" Clutch AWD system.
I love what Buick has done with this car, and am seriously considering purchasing one when they come out. What a wonderful looking car, and the attention to detail is right up there with all the other fine auto manufacturers. I grew up writing in Buick's as a child and for the first time in my life I think I'm going to buy a new one for myself. I excited to test drive this car already.
This is a beauty. love the V-6, 3.6.
I love my regal turbo, and I love the new direction Buick is headed, cannot wait to see the next gen GS!!! looking forward to your coverage of it!!!
Those things are total sleepers! Comfy and surprisingly quick.
Current lacrosse is super quite,super comfortable,super smooth with great suspensions.
Sorry I disagree , My brother has 2016 LaCrosse with 3.6 and Loaded to the gills, I found it underpowered and Noisy especially on Hard acceleration . My Genesis 4.6 is quieter, gobs of power and effortless acceleration with out even a whimper .
Charles...the 2016 is NOT the current LaCrosse.
I have the current model fully loaded and this car solves all the little problems with design both inside an out. To answer your question why I would choose it over the Japanese or German competition, and the reason I give most people why I bought my current one, is that I don't want to be the 10th black BMW to show up at a party. Buick lost a lot of its prestige over the last 50 years which allows me to drive an amazing car without looking like a show-off. Also knowing quietly that my car is not only prettier, faster, and better but also way less to maintain makes me feel confident in my choice. Also, I believe that a daily driver should be comfortable and luxurious. Traffic, cruising, and just running errands you don't need outrageous power or stiff suspension. I hate the concept of a sport luxury sedan. Just buy 2 cars instead, one for sports and one for luxury. Why compromise?
what a beautiful car. I from europe but do like this car very much. hope the next opel insignia (buick regal I beleef in the USA) look quite like this. Even the interior has something of a 'opel astra' layout. I just love it.
not sure why people who would never buy a fwd car are even commenting here. pointless.
+Sheth Jones I don't see any appeal of RWD. They're whiners.
I'm from Iowa, and I'm 30. Actually 4 years ago I was extremely close to buying a Buick Regal. I do my research and I realize that Buick is more than just some brand for retirees. They've turned things around in a major way and I've noticed this. Would I try the 2017 Lacrosse? Absolutely. I want to promote Buick more as a brand, thriving in the 21st century and I want to keep making people aware about all of the good stuff they're making. I know the car business is 80% perception but I want to find a way to get people to take these kinds of brands more seriously and stop living in the past.
I had 5 Buicks in my life time I'm still driving my 2002 Buick lesabre with 3006000 original miles
Lexus GS/ES, the Infiniti Q70 AWD, Lincoln MKZ, and the Acura RLX are
all the competitors with more or less equivalent overall length. Priced
with equivalent options (AWD, ~300HP, Tech) they are all between
$50k-$55k. The LaCrosse premium is about $51k loaded -- that's a price
that could get you into a lower spec Cadillac CTS, BMW5, Audi A6, or
Mercedes E - though you'd be missing some options. So, no. You could get
equallty sized options193" to 198" luxury sedans for the price of the
"nice" Buick Lacrosse.
And yes, I'd probably get the LaCrosse Premium over the first group of
cars. It's better looking inside and out -- and it might save you a one
or two thousand.
I'm not sure it's meant to go head to head with German cars -- this one is meant to battle the Toyotas (Lexus), Hondas (Acura), and Nissans (Infinti).
Hey! I'm from Toronto, Ontario! I would never get this Buick (although I REALLLLLY I love the look!). I am in love with what Buick has been doing and the cars are looking absolutely stellar! But ever since I was a kid, I had a dream to buy an Audi S5 as my first ever car I buy on my own money... ofcourse that has completely changed to an Alfa Guilia!! I would take LaCrosse in a FWD with a lot of horsepower , around 300-400 just because ...well... MORE POWER! and you said it's longer and lower so it would be better equipped with allotted extra horses under the trunk don't you think? haha! thanks MotoMan! LOOOOOVE THE SHOW!
Speaking of the BMW 7-Series, Got to see the new one today ... I'm in love :)I like the new Lacrosse, especially the lines over the rear doors ... lots of fine work right there! the wraparound chrome trim is very cool too ... the lower roof alongside the wide stance gives the Buick a really cool view ...Will I buy it over the Mercedes (CLA I'm guessing), Lexus ES or an Acura ? in a perfect world Yes... but unfortunately the last Buick was officially available in Saudi Arabia was the last RoadMaster (gray market wise ... the Rendezvous) & we never had Acura's officially here ... So that leaves me with the Chrysler 300C (5.7) As always, Excellent work M!Love the BoatShoes btw ...
Beautiful car. Dash is great also.
Around the time of the 2016 Chicago Auto Show (February), I happened to be walking on N. Wilson Ave in Uptown and saw this vehicle in full camouflage. I instantly knew it was a Buick and guessed it was the 2017 LaCrosse. The car is longer than its predecessor and has gorgeous looks. Would I buy one? Yes, but only in AWD form. I grew up on Buick too. My parents only purchased Buick cars for several years until around 1985 when most of the RWD vehicles were switched to the FWD platforms. When the Lacrosse first came out I was amazed at its looks but now its dated. Been waiting for the redesign for quite some time. I only wish they were in dealerships now instead of in the summer. Personally, I like the Sangria leather interior. Buick also needs a dedicated coupe in their lineup. They should take the Camaro platform and develop a luxury coupe like they did in the 60s/70s with their Riviera model. They're coming back strong and I love it.
Ill see you today at the LA auto show! I hope your gonna be around huge fan
WOW... This car is Beautiful!! Well done Buick!
This new LaCrosse kinda resembles the gorgeous LaCrosse Concept from 2000. Lovely car, I dig the 2017 LaCrosse.
I would for the ride comfort and how smooth they ride but gonna wait to see how the awd turns out
I have a 2017 lacrosse Essence and I love it
I would love to have this car it is exquisite in my opinion
I too am intrigued enough to wait to see the car outfitted with the dual clutch AWD. If I decided to purchase the vehicle would be fully optioned. Eastern U.S.
+P. ARTHUR RILEY Turns out we didn't need to wait too long . . . This dual clutch AWD system is first fitted to the 2017 Cadillac #XT5 - You can see our FIRST DRIVE REVEW here: th-cam.com/video/DsC3CxXZryY/w-d-xo.html
This is magnificent! It looks very from the future
Great review, but this was more design then tech. Which is ok. BTW, love this car and will get a used one soon!
I would buy it because it rescues (brings back to life) the elegant side lines (shoulders) as seen on cars built in late 1960's and early 1970's like Galaxy, Impala. And because its interior seems to be a bit larger and more refined than the Mercedes-Benz E350's.
Buick is between C and S Class. But the price compensation (balance) weighs in favor of Buick.
Differently from the cheap design Jaguar cars, the Buick LaCrosse is a more refined car, more expensive to build, and yet much cheaper to buy. The muffler of the Jaguar XF gets pretty close to the left rear wheel mudguard, thus obligating Jaguar to make a big cut on the plastic cover of the mudguard thus exposing the muffler to dust, water, mood. I have seen cars costing less than 15,000 USD in Brazil that have this problem fixed, better plastic mudguard covers than the expensive Jaguar of 100,000 USD.
Jaguar, you disturb my patience. Be mature. Be honest!
Is just like a caddi , smooth but cheaper , warranty is a plus
Is it weird as a 17 yr old to like Buick? I mean, I'm a Nissan guy but I still absolutely love the Buicks.
I live in Colorado Springs and I got rid of my Bmw 5-series for a 2018 buick Lacrosse. It has auto start BMW does not. It has Onstar, BMW has nothing. I has a 9peed auto, BMW does not, and the only need the buick needs is surround cameras to see where the vehicle is or how its parked. Other than having that is was a better option and maintenance is not so expensive as the BMW. I have the Premium All wheel drive and just love it.
Buicks have a great value proposition compared to those other brands you mentioned (except maybe Acura), and with this one... I'm not so sure. I'd like to see a refreshed Regal, as I think this Lacrosse is a bit big for my taste. My first car was a 2001 Buick Century, and I have driven two different Toyota Camrys since saying goodbye to it (currently in my garage is a 2015 Camry SE). I like the new Buicks much better than those of the early 2000's, and I somehow have fond memories of my first car in spite of this change.
I live in the Midwest US.
I judge cars and on reliability 1st and design 2nd I had a 2006 dodge magnum in 06 and that was a impulse buy and a design buy and it was a nightmare. It's a crap shoot on new cars because the reliability aspect is not there because there isn't any drive time lets say 12 to 24 months. So yes I would buy this car if money wasn't a issue over a foreign competitor just because I have had great experiences with GM. My everyday car is a 95 Chevrolet Impala ss 123000 miles and still running with the best of them. Like I said reliability 1st....p.s. I subscribed I'm a car guy..just to be fair I have owned Chrysler,ford,and Gm
well motorman, I have a 2012 la crosse, and I absolutely love it, nice and quiet, good gas mileage, 3.6,. and I love the auto stick, and I do have to say that if young punks in the mustangs and camaroe's(older one of course), arent paying attention at the stoplighe i take them off the line and keep it for a ways, just awesome, you were beat by a buick la crosse, lol
I would buy this car. Great design and lots of steel, not to mention Buicks relaxed ride with a 310 Hp engine. Nice.
I would buy the LaCross. My grandpa owned a Buick Wildcat! My first car was a 1991 used Buick Regal Custom (moms car after graduating high school) and also had 2002 Buick Regal. They are quiet and soooooo comfortable and in some ways sleepers....very powerful. The Avista is my favorite....#Buick please build the Avista....please, please, please build it
nice lacrosse than current lacrosse model,its more large and more classic sharp,good job buick!
The domestic version of the "Transporter" (the movie) car!!! Love it! They should have an optional "Avenir" wheel since they stole everything else from the Avenir. I wish they were so daring to release an Avenir but this will do :)
the car is nice though idk if I would get a buick but I do like the new layout
MotoMan, as I am very happy with my 2015 Impala LTZ, I'd probably feel right at home in this new Lacrosse. The current (outgoing) Lacrosse was a consideration over my Impala, but somehow the Chevy won my heart on the latest purchase. The NEW 2017 Lacrosse, wow...I like what I see here! I'm (almost) afraid that a test drive might trip the trigger and have me signing some paperwork.
+Jason Golden I am big fan of what Chevrolet did with the Impala but let's revisit this topic once we drive the LaCrosse - I am thinking closer to summer . . .
+MotoManTV Do you have any idea, or information on the pricing of this car? I'm wondering if it will be close to the current one or much higher. We were just in a serious car accident and I am being pretty insistant that the new car have all the new crash avoidance equipment as well as adaptive cruise. Our outgoing (totaled car) was a 2013 Kia Optima SXL which was a nice car but with the sport suspension it wasn't as smooth as I would like. We're currently driving a rental 2016 Impala LTZ and are pretty much sold on it. We were heading toward the Malibu (the new 2016 Premier) but now after driving the Impala, I don't think I could be happy as the Malibu has quite a bit more road noise. Only caveat, the Impala doesn't have the safety goodies the Malibu does and uses more gas. We are considering biting the bullet and waiting for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, and perhaps the 2017 Impala to come out (hoping for all the safety stuff and the eight speed trans). I can't believe how nice that Impala drives. Quick, quiet and roomy. After driving this car, the LaCrosse might be back in the crosshairs again.
Thanks! John
+BastropPhotoGuy Nothing yet . . . Should know more as we get into the summer.
I would love to have a New One, Always have had Great Luck with every Buick I have ever owned. Ohio
I guess it winds up being a matter of opinion as with any vehicle. My parents only bought Toyota and Honda because they believed American cars were not built well. I now own 4 Chevy but people tell me Chevy are junk but I love them. So we all have our favorites I guess.
What you got against Acura? They make great long lasting cars.
I am debating between the 2017 Lacrosse Premium and MKZ Reserve. Have had 2 BMW, 3 Audis. 1 Mercedes and 1 Toyota (Avalon). This will be my first American car in 36 years. The technology that used to require a more expensive car has filtered down to mainstream marques and the US manufactures have finally upped their game on interior materials and design to no longer appear comparatively "cheap". You cannot get a similarly equipped high end car for the same money. Buick Lacrosse ranks number 1 in reliability for large cars. MKS number 2 for midsize premium car. I think the 2017 Lacrosse and MKZ are very good looking, comfortable cars and cannot justify spending more on a prestige model.
The Buick An amazing car My dad have it my grandfather also have it my uncle too we are a GM family by the way am from kuwait and I say Buick glory is back
It looks great but I'm more of a European car guy and I would take a bramer or a merc over this but I would recommended to who ever want an American car and don't care about driving dynamics.
I'm a student here in the USA from Saudi Arabia.
I drive a 2001 Mercedes E320
Beautiful car
MOTOMAN, you forgot the front grill!!!
old mans car ca chevy wit ol daddy swagg #Mkz #2016
Nice exterior,beautiful interior,BUT how they built a car this size with a FWD??
I love this car
No coverage of Mercedes at the LA AutoShow?
+Matt Shaffner The big news for Mercedes at LA was a refreshed SL. If you have noticed, we have been VERY heavy on Mercedes as of late. Not to worry - next week we are shooting a new Mercedes over in Austria and will have a TECH REVIEW up before the weekend. Before that, we will presenting our 2017 Mercedes C300 Coupe FIRST DRIVE REVIEW this coming Tuesday, December 1.
If all the other aspects of the vehicle can match the quality of the design, I would be more than happy with this Buick. Or at least I would be if I were into full size sedans.
Okay, Moto Man, from the pictures it doesn't looks so great. But everyone keeps going on about how well this car looks in person. Please can you elaborate on presence of the car.
+AutoRingMagazine This is one of the those times that you just have to see it in person. Those lines I pointed out in the episode really stand out when you see it in three dimensions . . . What you are most likely missing from the images is the width and character those bits lend to the overall presence of the car.
+MotoManTV Okay, cool. Thank you for your response.
I would consider this car over a German or Japanese full-size sedan only if it was RWD. GM already has the full-size Chevy Impala Fwd. Buick really needed to break away and be different.
+Curtis Reid Cadillac has RWD models. For practical every day driving I wouldn't mind this Buick in AWD.
+Curtis Reid GM dedicated the RWD sedans for Cadillac.. except the XTS which shares the same platform as this and Impala
+Curtis Reid 2017 also has a AWD option
resale value if i was going to buy a buick it would be a regal gs that is a beautiful car and i could overlook the resale value.
I'd go with Acura because of resale value and customer service at the dealership. They provide loaners for warranty work. I'm pretty sure the Buick dealership wouldn't give you another Buick while your car is in the shop. Well at least the majority of them wouldn't.
hi,
wanted to ask if you're going to review the tesla model X ???
Great and helpful!
finally a good production model Buick
omg, the front of the car comes from Stuttgart, and the rear from Czech Republic
I would. Love the design. But here in Norway we can't buy it😥
+bitznpizez Having been to your STUNNING country . . . This car would be like a spaceship there . . .
+MotoManTV yeah. From outer space😃
Buick ain't playing anymore if you didn't know better ask somebody
Looks like a first gen Azera from the side.
I personally would not choose a Buick over a more luxurious brand. I think if Buick wants to be taken seriously and if they want to attract younger buyers then they really need to price their vehicles competitively. When I think of Buick, I think of old people (sorry old people). I guess if Buick is fine with selling their vehicles to diminishing public then all the power to them. Cadillac was in the same boat not to long ago. They seemed to have made their brand more appealing to the younger crowd....Can Buick do it at a premium price? I hope so because this new Buick is quite attractive.
Easily the first FWD sedan since the 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora you have to stop and do a double take, "man they spent some time designing this."
Your cameraman is so unstable, he's making feel sick
+Calvin Chann i think he trying a 3 axis gimbal and he didnt set it up right or even getting over the weight limit but ya he is kinda shady :P he is missing focus on B-rolls too ^^
I think the best looking car that a normal person can get.
Please review the new MKZ thx
I live in Canada and I'll say it Mercedes Audi's great cars, but really over priced and they don't have the best reputation for reliability. Buicks on the other hand have been very impressive lately and this car looks stunning! I do think the build quality (as of late) are on par with the German makes, drive better than any of the Japans premium brands, but still have their reliability. but the best feature about this car will be the content to dollar value . So yes I would choose a Buick over everything else in this class of car!
Nice review! You are funny and very knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing so much cool stuff... By the way, this is a really COOL car. Finally, a car from General Motors that competes with the Asians and the Europeans.
i will be in trouble to choose between lacrossa and C class Merc.... both are my taste and i can't hide the fact that i feel comfortable with Buick... i remember the 1983 which was amazing memories and was amazing car in my opinion . if anyone has it i can buy it especially if it is in good condition.... i am in saudi arabia
I would have loved to see much more filming of this car as the narrator was speaking rather than focus on the narrator himself .... too much time filming this narrator and not seeing enough of the car .... remember .... itʻs supposed to be about the car NOT about a narrator --- gorgeous car .. maybe one day Iʻll be able to have one -- thanks for this
I would love to have this car, but on a $1,300 month take home income and spending out $1,250 of that in bills and two mortgages doesn't leave me with a lot of money. I am driving a 2011 Buick Regal CXL RL2, love it but trunk latch doesn't work as well as the seat heater for the driver's seat.
It looks like 3 cars in one, Impala, Volvo, Civic. Side view Impala, rears shot Civic, front shot Volvo.
I'm from the USA in the state of Connecticut.I"ll take this car over the others you mentioned because A.I'm a big fan of the American luxocruiser and this is the closet thing to it.B. David Dunbar Buick was a Scotsman and that is my ethnic background.C. Buicks are supposedly very reliable according to JD Power and Associates and Consumer Reports.I'm not sure why because with my previous experience with Chevy and Cadillac proved they were NOT reliable! So how is Buick?
I just wish they'd bring back the bench seat,column shifter and make it REAR or all wheel drive like the Chrysler 300.Also rename it the Roadmaster or Electra! Thumbs up if you agree with me and you are under age sixty!
I think they killed the design. the wheels could use a Lil more drama. I'm in Florida and I think it exudes more and dynamics in its styling than others in its segment. I would definitely it over its competitors with awd.
Definetely Buick rescued the charm left behind in early 1990's.
+Cavallier Bus Couldn't agree more. It definitely has the same elegant lines of the 1992 Park Avenue/Le Sabre.
+Tony The Tiger Yes, you read my mind!
The back of this car is gawd awful.Old design was much better.
I can imagine myself listening some opera inside a Buick, I like Buicks since I was a kid, by that time my uncle had Century from late 90s, that cat was reliable and confortable, people from magazines tag them as grannys car but I don't care On my daily transportation I look for Security confort.
This is supposed to be the replacement for our next Holden Commodore here in Australia. it is def not an ugly car but not having a V8 option is going to a huge issue when the V8 takes up 1/3 of the sales. the interior is similar to what we have in our current Commodore. And the biggest issue being FWD. us in Australia like our RWD cause we like to push not Pull, and obviously do abit of drifting...lol
+Nick Zandes The next Commodore will be built on the same platform as the Lacrosse but will have styling closer to Chevrolet brand.
+SLJ71 thanks for your reply. i am aware that they will share the same underpinnings. hopefully they release a V6TT to make up for no V8 option. I'm assuming your referring to the impala design language.
+Nick Zandes Yes, but probably the next gen Impala design language.
+SLJ71 I have and still drive the 1st generation Lacrosse with 200hp regular gas V6. 200 is plenty of pickup power. and good on miles per gallon 20/30 city/highway. Does Great in snow here in Wisconsin & with extreme winter tires... I would buy the 2017 Buick Lacrosse too. Minuss sunRoof, All the other cars I've bought were American except for one ladaNiva whiile in Europe serving in the Military/Nato.
hello from Saudi,
i will give up my car. for this Buick.. amrican cars are the best everywhere anytime. however, i would get the buick all wheel drive. am not into front wheel at all. and if it comes in rear wheel, it will be a killer.
I have a 2013 Buick Enclave ...so I like Buick. For me, this new LaCrosse lacks all the excitement factor conveyed by the reviewer. It closely resembles the Chevy Impala. And it actually resembles some of the rounder Buick models of years past. I was really hoping Buick would give us the Avenir, which is likely never going to happen. Very disappointing. Also, GM needs to compete much better on hybrid technology. My 2 cents' worth.
That definitely don't look like your typical Buick.. I hate Buicks but this car is easy on the eyes...
does it have rain sensing wipers?
I totally would buy this buick because I love GM and all its cars. However, If I wanted a luxury car it would be a Cadillac.
The front design reminds me a lot of Mercedes. I think just the price is better :-D
I think this new design language for Buick is nice, but I can't get past the badge. I think Buick doesn't really compete at the luxury car level...more at a sub-luxury level with competition like Volvo, Lincoln, and Acura. It just doesn't have the brand image that BMW, MB, Audi, and Lexus has. So I would not take this car over those. Although, Cadillac should be worried since that interior in that Buick seems to come straight from a Cadillac. Even though Cadillac is more "performance" luxury oriented, I think many older Cadillac owners might look into this Buick while younger buyers still aren't too interested in Cadillac.
This Buick is a Winner
the 2016 looks better. what happened to the avenir and avista. two buick concepts I love and would buy if they make it, but the 2017 lacrosse is a step back. buick, make the avenir and avista exterior just like the concepts but make the interior a five seater in the avenir. and offer it in bright colors. to draw in young buyers.
buick and merc over any car. we recall the good times of buick year model 1983 and merc + 1986 year models of 500 SEL. i would invest my money in them 100%! buick has unique style in driving besides the interior design of seats ( was not leather seats), real wood made it real car with memories. moto man u r making me tear😿😿 for the old times with buick. YES YES i would buy The new lacrosse if we have it in saudi.
A 1960s American Ford or GM car was as good as a Mercedes. They were just that nice.
The Mercedes in the 60-th was not very good, it was well known because of a great propaganda.
Too much moto man not enough of the car. I wanted to concentrate on the car but I couldn't get past the hands. What's with the hands?