NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: Buick Takes A Shot At Lexus With The 2010 LaCrosse

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW: Buick Takes A Shot At Lexus With The 2010 LaCrosse
Buick today announced pricing for the 2010 LaCrosse luxury sedan. It starts at $27,835 for the CX model, including a $750 destination charge.

Standard equipment includes a new, technologically advanced 3.0L direct injection (DI) V-6, premium cloth seats and 17-inch wheels. The 3.0L engine generates 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 217 lb.-ft. of torque (294 Nm) and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

"The new LaCrosse, with its luxurious interior, premium craftsmanship and personal technologies, represents a strong value in today's changing market," said Susan Docherty, Buick-Pontiac-GMC vice president. "It is the next step in Buick's renaissance that is drawing all-new customers to this revitalized brand."

Pricing and details for LaCrosse's other models includes:

* $30,395 for CXL FWD (including destination). Building on the CX model's equipment, it includes the 3.0L DI V-6 and six-speed automatic, but adds leather heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lamps, outside rearview mirror with LED turn indicators and puddle lamps, and 18-inch alloy wheels
* $32,570 for CXL AWD (including destination). Equipment is similar to the CXL FWD model, but includes a fully automatic, intelligent all-wheel-drive system that works in tandem with the anti-lock braking system and StabiliTrak electronic stability control system to deliver sure-footed traction in almost all driving conditions
* $33,765 for CXS (including destination). Equipment includes a 3.6L direct injection V-6; perforated, leather heated and cooled seats, and chrome-plated 18-inch wheels (19-inch wheels are optional). The 3.6L engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and generates 280 horsepower (209 kW) and 259 lb.-ft. of torque (351 Nm)

The 2010 LaCrosse's sculpted design is instantly recognizable as a Buick, with signature 'sweep spear' body-side styling, a waterfall grille and portholes," said Docherty. "Inside, premium materials create an inviting and comfortable environment, with ice blue ambient lighting used throughout – from the center console to the instrument panel and door panels."

A roster of standard and available features delivers a responsive, refined driving experience that is complemented by personal technologies. Examples include:

* European-designed chassis and suspension systems that deliver a confident driving experience
* Real-time damping suspension system
* High-intensity discharge headlamps with adaptive forward lighting
* Side Blind Zone Alert
* Bluetooth phone connectivity
* Rear-seat DVD entertainment system
* Six standard air bags, including roof-mounted head curtain side air bags

Complementing all of LaCrosse's features is Buick's signature QuietTuning, an engineering process that reduces, blocks and absorbs interior noise to provide a distraction-free passenger environment.

LaCrosse production begins early this summer at the Fairfax Assembly facility in Kansas City, Kan.


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inspirion7inspirion7 - 4/8/2009 5:54:15 PM
+8 Boost
Actually if you count Opel, not as many as Toyota. Starting with the Camry, Avalon, Venza, then the ES350, RX430/ Highlander that well isn't dry yet. So what is wrong if you can make each model work?


IVANURI97IVANURI97 - 4/9/2009 10:58:23 AM
+3 Boost
Add one more for that Toyota well, the Sienna minivan is on that platform too!


Agent004Agent004 - 4/9/2009 11:22:57 AM
+1 Boost
This is the best looking Buick GS I've ever seen.


B7FANB7FAN - 4/9/2009 1:34:56 PM
+1 Boost
this has to be THE best looking lacrosse i have ever seen in my lifetime. GM sure knows how to make a car that the people want a little to late. but i like it. it has nice lines and the interior looks really good for a Buick. so the age group of people that owned a lacrosse just dropped from 60 to 45.......


ForeignerForeigner - 4/8/2009 5:14:34 PM
+2 Boost
They need to realize that chrome wheels are NOT sporty. How many BMWs, Mercedes, or Audis to you see with them? Zero. Actually doesn't seem bad, that notwithstanding.


91z4me91z4me - 4/8/2009 8:57:51 PM
+3 Boost
I see lots of MB and BMWs with chrome wheels. I always thought they were a factory option. Does some company just make a lot of aftermarket BMW/MB chrome wheels?


inspirion7inspirion7 - 4/9/2009 2:48:32 AM
+3 Boost
If chrome is all the fault that can be found about this car, then I guess that is a good sign. Drop the chrome option, all good.


rigidrigid - 4/9/2009 8:30:01 AM
+5 Boost
It is a BUICK it is not trying to be sporty!


Need4SpeedNeed4Speed - 4/8/2009 6:05:38 PM
+5 Boost
I sure as hell would take this over the Hyundai Genesis...and Lexus can pack their bags also!



AnthonyAnthony - 4/8/2009 6:06:44 PM
0 Boost
Nice and all, but too over-styled. Typical Lexus ES350 buyers would not go for this. They like conservatism, a.k.a. no chrome. Plus this thing looks SC430-like bloated.


enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 4/10/2009 11:53:25 PM
-1 Boost
please...every other ES has chrome wheels, gold trim or both.


LauderdaleDriverLauderdaleDriver - 4/12/2009 10:32:48 AM
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Lexus buyers don't like styling, at all. Though the designs are a bit better since the ceased making many different sizes of E class rip-offs, and moved to many sizes of Bangle copies, they are still remarkably bland.

Then again, many people like oatmeal.

This is a very nice car, and it's good to see GM investing in cars, instead of SUVs and Trucks, only.


JordanskiJordanski - 4/8/2009 8:13:50 PM
-2 Boost
Lexus interiors aren't made from recycled Tupperware containers.


BossBoss - 4/8/2009 8:20:51 PM
+1 Boost
As I see it right now I thing they got a winner.They will sell a masive amount of those things


roundwegoroundwego - 4/9/2009 8:01:17 AM
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LOL, I would have to say they are doing more than taking a shot at Lexus. I'd say they are kicking Lexus in the balls and then laughing at them.


blueshirts0819blueshirts0819 - 4/9/2009 8:18:16 AM
+2 Boost
Looks like roundwego just woke up from this sleep. I think GM been licking everyone's balls for the past 10 years.


roundwegoroundwego - 4/9/2009 8:58:34 AM
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LOL , do tell? I liken it to what Yamamoto said after the japs whiped out Pearl harbor, "I'm afraid all we've done is awaken a sleeping giant."


roundwegoroundwego - 4/9/2009 8:01:56 AM
+2 Boost
HAHA Lexus can't make a car that looks this good!!


inspirion7inspirion7 - 4/9/2009 10:52:38 AM
+2 Boost
I hear crickets right now. Pret-ty silent.


david999david999 - 4/9/2009 12:30:01 PM
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don't get sucked-in by david 969.


LauderdaleDriverLauderdaleDriver - 4/9/2009 5:28:23 PM
+2 Boost
You've obviously never seen a Rolls. Lexus does do very beautiful interiors. They are collections of lawn chairs and astroturf next to a Rolls.


crslmncrslmn - 4/9/2009 10:03:46 PM
+2 Boost
put down the crack pipe and step away


crslmncrslmn - 4/9/2009 10:06:07 PM
+3 Boost
I don't know where you guys are located but in Florida you see alot of buicks at Lexus dealerships and alot of ES300,330,350 at Buick dealerships old people dig them both.


280SE280SE - 4/9/2009 10:21:32 AM
+3 Boost
Looks like a better-executed Lexus GS, especially from the side and rear 3/4 view


fatandsassyfatandsassy - 4/9/2009 10:45:26 AM
+5 Boost
Come on now. This is a great looking car. Especially for BUICK.. The interior is a major improvement. I see a little Acura in there. This would have made an awesome Cadillac


Agent63Agent63 - 4/9/2009 5:35:08 PM
+3 Boost
I dont care what you guys say that interior is styling!. Buicks are luxury cars for the elderly in my opinion and for a good price, this will make them feel young and hip. Why not?


didlydrumrdidlydrumr - 4/9/2009 6:21:06 PM
+2 Boost
But this was at Detroit. nevertheless, its looks sweet. It's gonna piss a ton of old people off


wooodwoood - 4/9/2009 10:33:49 PM
+1 Boost
Again, Buick is not the mark to go against Lexus in the US. It should be Cadillac. But if this will be sold in China, it is the best choice to go against Lexus by GM, IN CHINA. Oh well. some people never learn.


inspirion7inspirion7 - 4/10/2009 6:10:33 AM
+1 Boost
Don't tell me Buick will not be shopped by Lexus in-tenders. The same was said of the Genesis. When has Buick made such a forward design with al the features Lexus has at a two-thirds the price? Build them and they will come. Wait and see.


Agent63Agent63 - 4/10/2009 6:42:00 AM
+1 Boost
You're right China's got a huge market for Cadillac and Buick's. This new LaCrosse is actually very attractive. As a MB/Audi/Lexus buyer I would consider it if that was my price point.


enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 4/10/2009 11:52:24 PM
+1 Boost
certainly looks better than the ES. it's more powerful. it's cheaper. and buick beat lexus in the jd power quality rankings. combine that with the fact that many americans would love to support our economy right now by buying american and...

...you've got a winner.


kut17kut17 - 4/12/2009 12:49:21 AM
+1 Boost
I definitely see some Cadillac inspiration on the interior and Saturn inspiration on the exterior. I'm not sure if that's a good combo or not.


CaraficionadoCaraficionado - 4/14/2009 1:52:40 PM
+1 Boost
It's an improvement. I'm just hoping that it is not too late.

And for those who think that this is still a rental, I'd be happy to get something like this instead of the old model, or the current Impala.


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