2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS Test Drive. Lexus Placed On Notice!

Whether it deserves the title or not, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, with its brash new styling, fresh hardware and European bona fides, is the first "new Buick" of the "new GM." Shame about that whole old-folks image thing.
There are things we enjoy about the new LaCrosse, things we hate and things that leave us furl-browed as we try to reconcile the package with its price point and place in the GM universe. The LaCrosse is a beautiful car in person, borrowing proportion from the much-lauded 1993 Lexus GS which was penned by Giugiaro. The interior is handsome too, with sweeping lines, modern styling and enough ambient lighting to shake a cane at. Though it's got the looks, your enjoyment of the LaCrosse is a direct function of your age and the trim level you choose.


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WorldofLuxury - 7/15/2009 2:06:14 PM

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Nice.
Does it have the interior ambient lighting that I saw in the press pictures, or is that optional?
One thing is for sure - the Buick touch doesn't take away the bulldog look of the Nav area, but it sure is a big upgrade from the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia.
Who am I kidding... It's beautiful!

I've been liking too many non-Lexus cars recently. :O

fatandsassy - 7/15/2009 2:09:28 PM

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Love the tach with COLORED Audi inspired info area.
Looks like the center stack is far away from the driver
The seats already look a little worn already
the rear is very LEXUS like to me
Over all good job Buick / GM/ New GM/ Whatever you are called now

bintintin - 7/15/2009 4:11:44 PM

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Caught a glimps of this at the NY auto show and the car was amazing! First thing that came out of my mouth was they are gunning for the ES350. To be honest, this makes the ES350 look cheap and old when compaired side to side.

mitchatlexusofmarin - 7/15/2009 4:12:55 PM

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Exterior nice, interior too cheap and cheesy to put Lexus on notice. Plus, unfortunately, domestics depreciate like a stone, while Lexus holds it's value like glue.

mitchatlexusofmarin - 7/15/2009 4:15:12 PM

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People who buy Lexus dont like plastic imitation wood. Even the Genesis uses real wood.

rxh8me9000 - 7/15/2009 4:14:11 PM

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Good stuff.I really like the interior,outside looks like it could have been an oversized Mercury,but still not bad.

thstone - 7/15/2009 4:45:25 PM

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Brash new styling? Glad to see that GM finally made it into the new millennium (albeit almost 10 years late).

B7FAN - 7/15/2009 4:55:00 PM

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BUICK Finally has a winner. this thing looks stunning for an AMerican car. Now lets see if they can keep it this way. way to go BUICK!!!!

veyron1001 - 7/15/2009 6:37:01 PM

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Looks like the hood is taken from the chevy cruze.

Anthony - 7/15/2009 9:56:06 PM

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How many times has LEXUS been "placed on notice?" Lincoln, Buick, Cadillac, Hyundai... all have supposedly put LEXUS on notice in recent memory. LEXUS looks like they'll be fine.

...and yes, that rear is the spitting-image of an LS.

Nevertheless, the fruits of copying LEXUS are always much more sweeter than previous harvests.

John_Stossel - 7/16/2009 3:07:53 AM

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Lexus was the brand that initiated taking bites out of American and German luxury makes. People seem to forget that. Lexus is here and isn't going anywhere. And in case you didn't notice, all the luxe makes' sales aren't what they used to be. Regardless, Lexus is still in a great position relative to everyone else.

Anthony - 7/16/2009 7:37:13 PM

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1. Lexus outsold not only BMW, but every other luxury make for the past ten years. BMW outsold Lexus for a month, good for them.
2. Audi is nowhere near Lexus, Mercedes or BMW.
3. Subjective. Lexus certainly has more interesting cars than Buick.
4. Toyota is still at a much better position than anyone we are currently talking about.

Disdain for lil' ol' Lexus is annoying.

inspirion7 - 7/16/2009 3:45:07 PM

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Lexus true made its name on faking designs of most manufactures, and if they don't turn things around, it will very well seen most past them up in marketshare. Liars don't figure and figures don't lie. Look at Lexus sales this year compared to other premium brands.