A midsize sedan for Buick's traditional customers

Overview Information

The LaCrosse replaced the long-running Regal as Buick's midsize sedan. With its vertical grille and simulated fender vents, this Buick recalls its predecessors from the 1950s. The LaCrosse is available with two V-6 engines, plus a 5.3L V-8, all coupled to a 4-speed automatic. One unusual feature is the optional 6-passenger seating. Stabilitrak stability control is available, along with a standard sport suspension on the CXS model. Buick aims its midsize sedan at the models as varied as the Chrysler 300, Mercury Milan, and Toyota Camry. In reality, the LaCrosse is more likely to appeal to dedicated Buick customers looking for a quiet, comfortable sedan, at an attractive price.

Official Word:

Fresh from a major visual refreshening and the recent introduction of a Super model, the 2009 Buick LaCrosse delivers a higher level of safety and convenience features. The enhancements make LaCrosse an even better value for entry-luxury customers. "The LaCrosse family of entry-level CX, the uplevel CXL and the top-of-the-line Super provides a tremendous level of content and refinement for the discerning buyer," said Susan Docherty, Buick-Pontiac-GMC vice president. "They represent a solid foundation for the...Read.