2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium Road Test & In Depth Review

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Today, we'll be taking an in depth look at the all-new 2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium!
TIME STAMPS:
Start up: 0:30
Walkaround/general overview/styling: 1:08
Wheels/chassis details/steering: 4:20
Powertrain/performance/transmission/fuel economy: 6:21
Interior/features overview: 8:54
Sound clips: 12:09
Rear seat space/amenities: 13:58
Trunk space: 15:39
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[@WilliamAbbate]

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 for 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!

[@ShieldsJustice]

Bill A. Do you still own it? If so, how has it treated you thus far?

[@scarney29]

I'm really interested in how its held up as well.

[@WilliamAbbate]

Shane I loved it so much I purchased the final year, same color but Avenir rather than the premium version. It is virtually identical and I absolutely love the car. I miss my old Park Avenue Ultras, but this car is so much better in so many ways, especially with all of the newer safety equipment such as blind spot warning, lane keep, and such. I also love that it has a sport mode. It corners so well and man can you burn some rubber if you want to! Perfect car for me. The only thing I would change is to have a v8 in it because I loved the sound of the one I had in my old Lucerne, but this v6 is so smooth and produces so much power while still making decent sound at full throttle, I’m content. Absolutely love this car!!

[@scarney29]

@@WilliamAbbate Thank you for replying Bill. I'm seriously considering buying one.

[@nickmartin8438]

Does the 2017 lacrose have ambient lighting like the 2010 model ?

[@derekwilliams6188]

The not forgotten Buick Park avenue, Lesabre, Century and Lucrene. And even Pontiac's Grand Prix and Bonneville as well as Oldsmobile Aurora are looking down from Heaven and are proud of how far the lacrosse has come.

[@NG-td6yw]

Lol! I have a 05 Buick Park Avenue and it was totaled by the insurance company it’s one of the last 300 two tone SE’s ever made’ over 5k to to repair body work and framing from getting rear ended on the highway. Now it’s going to be my project car I have owned for the past 9 years’ I will be purchasing me a LaCrosse as my second vehicle

[@jacobwalker4644]

Excellent review! After I totaled my $80,000 Mercedes, I purchased a tri-coat white Premium model with the same interior shown in this video. This car is far more luxurious, in my opinion, and drives 10x better than my German vehicle did. I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a great AMERICAN made automobile. You will not regret it.

[@ShieldsJustice]

Jacob Walker Do you still own it? If so, how has it treated you thus far?

[@adriangospodaru9733]

It's not a great american made automobile ... it's a trashy Opel Insignia rebadged ...

[@ninamoon4381]

Ironically it's actually a German car.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

@@adriangospodaru9733 that’s the regal not this

[@drewhunkins7192]

These 2017 and newer Buick LaCrosses are so very underrated. I just don't understand why they get so much grief. They're beautiful and they're essentially a luxury car.

[@joedidit3233]

It's because people who have never driven or even taken a ride in a new Buick are criticizing them.

[@coureurdebois]

incredible, for an entry - mid level luxury car this completely blows away anything from Acura or Lincoln, and it match's right up with the continental in the interior department. well done Buick (never thought i would say that)

[@DimachkaS]

Wrong

[@coureurdebois]

DimachkaS argument?

[@erikthorstensen5185]

In the last ten years,or so,buick has made some great looking and reliable cars.

[@iitbftw]

Interior is on par with a continental? I don't think so... The quality is far off

[@coureurdebois]

strange, they both use similar levels of injection mold, both have similar material placement, both have similar levels of parts bin sharing between their companies, and both are FWD platforms based off lower end chassis. and both offer mostly the same luxury features.

[@davidwolf226]

Okay, so here we are in the early weeks of summer, but I've just discovered your video today and I must say that I truly enjoyed your indepth review of this Lacrosse. This is one of several sedans I'm considering early next year. Thank you!

[@Subbanfan11]

I'll take that over a CVT Maxima anyday.

[@maryrobinson4131]

You are so right. CVT never again. Talk about a regret..

[@jamesbensch6]

The interior is beautiful. Simple and stylish with great colour combos

[@4fastdrs]

nothing earth-shattering or dynamic but Buick has made a gigantic Leap Forward here with the new lacrosse. it is definitely a genuine contender for people who are not too concerned with racing around town, but want a really good car that has essentially all of the bells and whistles you would really need to look for in a new vehicle. Bravo Buick nice work

[@njrivetelite]

This is like the perfect car for my mother.. and I mean that as a compliment.. It has enough features to make her happy.. it has plenty of safety features added.. its not super techie.. its comfortable and drives nice. It's not meant for performance... It's meant to be comfortable. I think Buick did a good job here

[@FirstThirtyMinutes]

Always bothers me when either the front or rear turn signals are LED and the other are incandescent

[@UnitedRecording]

FirstThirtyMinutes Always bothers me. I would switch them out as soon as I got the car. By the way, you're one of my favorite LSPDFR KZbinrs ☺

[@stephenshinberg3006]

First thing I did on my Durango put LEDs in the front turn signals. Mirrors and tails were all LED, as are the DRLs in the front.

[@connorv6973]

FirstThirtyMinutes oh hey ftm

[@ajplays2946]

FirstThirtyMinutes I didn't know u watch Saabkyle04! You're both awesome youtubers

[@paulhenryxray]

Agreed, but I personally also hate when the brake lights are used for the rear turn signals.

[@connorv6973]

Love this car. My father brought it (awd version) home from work as a demo one day and took me for a ride in it. Sweet little car.

[@koioo2]

i like the appeal is this opel based or a real buick i ride a 2016 opel corsa and stick switcher for is like opel with the switch for multi media system

[@Bandit-bb3un]

inside. looks like the new opel insignia 2017

[@connorv6973]

alberto gorin Well, Buick and Opel are both owned by GM, so it probably carries over a lot of the design and interior features. Just like a GMC Yukon and a Chevrolet Tahoe would.

[@carlosclaros497]

yyy

[@user-di1rr5tx6l]

Turbzay / Gaming Edits haha its funny how american people think that this is small. In europe anything bigger than a Honda fit isnt small

[@rastaking4401]

Kyle I love u dude I totaled my truck yesterday and your channel has helped me choose my new car keep up the good work my man

[@Skankhunt98745]

Good job GM this doesn't even look like a Buick

[@Forge17]

Sadly one of the last Buick cars we’ll probably ever see. At least their sedans went out with a bang, this does Buick’s heritage right

[@blaXkgh0st]

Even the ct6 is gone 😫

[@cadestruthers7885]

I've been waiting for Kyle to do a review on this car because the 2017 Buick LaCrosse is one of my favorite cars.

[@Cali_Lux_Cruiser]

Kyle, thank you for making amazing videos! This beautiful Lacrosse looks even better in person!

[@unpopularfacts4461]

Have owned mine since 2017, fucking sweet car honestly. The price is definitely worth it.

[@raya74]

Question does it accelerate right away when you step on the gas or is there a wait like honda and acura v6

[@rueben44]

I appreciate that the reviewer is not a negative Nancy like seemingly everyone one else now a days. Also he is not trying to take every car or truck to a race track. This car looks great and some people just want a comfortable and capable car and this seems like it fits that bill.

[@missingremote4388]

RayJ-HT the first gen Lacrosse year 2005 to 2009 has more cushy seats, and better interior. this reviewer, Kyle, did a video on the Lacrosse Super , way back. if you want to compare the 2.

[@rueben44]

I don't agree at all but we are all entitled to our opinions.

[@jkav5062]

I'm still in awe for such a big car, some versions are sub 3700 lbs. That's less than a mustang and some cameos

[@Slikezor]

2:00 looking good in that reflection kyle

[@realbankz688]

slikeyboye 😹😹😹

[@rebelbethune8706]

congrats on a million. ive been check-in u out for a while. keep up!

[@jakekaywell5972]

Very neat car, considering where Buick was a few years ago. Congrats to them! This is a car I would purchase if I could.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My dream Buick sedan! Amazing job Kyle.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

It's not a bad car. I miss the Buick of the old days, like the Roadmaster, LeSabre, Electra 225, etc. At least the portholes are on the side, where they belong. The horn sounded rather weak, though, compared to that of, say, the last Roadmasters. The 1991-96 Roadmasters had a REAL, GREAT-SOUNDING HORN!

[@PaulsPlace]

Hey, I just reviewed one of these as well! Literally the smoothest car I've driven to date.

[@alexhalsey4840]

Hey Kyle, I know most of the cars you get out press cars but I've noticed that you haven't done any Lincolns in about 5 years. If you could do a Continental, MKZ that would be really cool!

[@speaseoffice]

Finally! A Buick upload for a Buick owner!

[@mrphantomx8009]

I'm impressed you cut your video reviews in half. I find myself watching more of your video reviews. btw great review.

[@aminmohammadzadeh1937]

Although this car is so beautiful, the older one was more beautiful, especially at interior design. By the way I like how simple is the center stack. I love Buick

[@thetrxppiniqqa]

i agree

[@AstroTrain100]

Really good job with the thorough review and camera work. As for the car GM did an amazing job but I kinda like the grill on the older model though.

[@drd6416]

Looking at this, I'm gonna say it's an American version of the new vauxhall insignia. Front end does look like a merc or volvo though. And the design is a little meaner than the insignia.

[@matthewmiskiewicz8357]

Garry Mills im a little late (9 monthes heh) but there is a vauxhall insignia sold in the usa and its called the buick regal

[@sietafak]

Good looking Buick. Would definitely consider.

[@Tfontaine209]

Happy we get to see your face thesecdays..luv your reviews

[@chaoszombie9995]

Hey Kyle! Congrats on passing 1 million subscribers!

[@GnossienneDeBaffi]

amazing as always Kyle. looking forward to seeing Lincoln Continental, hopefully.

[@DERRECK153]

love the LaCrosse

[@MrApriliaForever]

Really a beautiful style

[@DLewis2130]

thumbs up Kyle, love the vids, if possible, can you do a review of the new Lincoln Continental?

[@Spartan536]

Any time I hear the name Buick I think of old people driving slow dull cars... This is rather impressive, not mind blowing impressive but impressive none the less... and Buck has a decent name in reliability according to JD Power and Car Complaints. For 1/2 the price of a Lexus LS I have to say this is certainly an interesting entry into a luxury sedan, for luxury on a budget this is certainly a strong contender.

[@joedidit3233]

Actually Buick used to be known for some of the coolest and quickest cars. A lot of people are too young to remember the Buick Wildcats and Buick Riviera's of the 1960's. When the average Ford or Chevy were running 0-60 in low 10 second or mid 9 second range, those Buicks were doing it in the low 8 seconds. And yeah, in the 1960's, the average Toyota or Nissan (Datsun) were doing 0-60 in the 15 second range!

[@bradh6185]

In your opinion, is this gen much better than the previous one?

[@southernfarmtech]

I could never bring myself to pay over 40,000 for any vehicle, no matter how nice. You can see little hints of the new Impala in it though. This is a vast improvement over the previous Lacrosse though in my opinion. Love that 3.6 V6 in these. In any event, I'll stick with my good running, paid for vehicles and invest in my IRA's instead. :-)

[@VaunShiz]

SDD525 ya they care because they sell almost no cars

[@southernfarmtech]

SDD525 you're right bro....they dont care because it would be rude of them to have concern for me so soon seeing as I bought a new Colorado from their big brother just 4 months ago. Merry Christmas!

[@rollingthunder1681]

Do you still have the Viper and the Fairlane? Great video by the way.

[@jonathanmagness1231]

that gearselector remind of the one in more recent BMW's

[@shopwithaaron]

Nice review! If I needed so much space I think the KIA Cadenza would be my choice.

[@cargo4441]

In 2020 this will be a great car to buy at a typical GM depreciation.

[@Kevin09210]

It's actually a nice car. One of the few GM cars that i really like (other than the corvette)

[@VaunShiz]

SDD525 except for the million recalls GM always has

[@Kevin09210]

Clous von well, at least they recognize they did something wrong in their cars and will fix it.

[@blaXkgh0st]

@@VaunShiz in 5 years only 2 recalls and in my '17 I bought new I've had zero.

[@KelvinNjuguna]

nicely styled!!!

[@paintedbird]

Beautiful car! Would love to have a top of the line, fully loaded model! I would have never guessed that paint is green though, with the cloudy natural light it looks black. Saw a slight tinge of green though in some shots. Awesome car, thanks for showing us.

[@stevenikazy2943]

Drove one as a dealer loaner when my Caddy was serviced and loved it. Surprisingly nimble given the weight reduction and very supportive, comfortable seats. Did not take long to get used to the shifter. Love the lower hunkered down look.

[@ronaldcooke5707]

@@stevenikazy2943 but

[@blaXkgh0st]

@@stevenikazy2943 xts has better audio and seats.. Buicks are more plush but the xts holds you better imo.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

The outside looks nice. My dad liked it at the Chicago Auto Show. I'm looking forward to seeing the 2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition, if you have the time to get one. And how is the project car coming along. It's a Nissan 240 right? I also liked the video with Crisfix.

[@daroachdoggjr188]

Wish newer cars came with white walls like the cars in the 50s thought white walls were pretty slick.

[@march71988]

i love Buicks if my grandad was still living i no he would have one but this car kinda resembles the Impala so but i love it

[@benderbg]

What... a ... beauty!!!!

[@BassamAliProductions]

Man Kyle I love your channel!

[@stephenhodges8274]

Glad you did this review.

[@andrew7720]

What's the relation withe the EU Opel Insignia? Also why comparable US cars have such larger engines and usually N/A? Why not a 2L turbo gas or diesel? Will move equally good and get better fuel efficiency...

[@VaunShiz]

andrew7720 a fuel efficient 2.0 or a diesel will not move anywhere near as good as a 300+ hp v6. 1 the gas in the states is cheap , 2 we have a lot bigger roads and we drive faster in general some Diesel euro box will get ran over in the States the first day

[@thomaswillis7502]

Awesome that you showcased this particular car. I'll be glad to show this to my Buick loving grandparents and get their thoughts on this.

[@jamietyler38]

Please do the 2017 Audi Q7! All other videos i see are not as good as your reviews! Thanks and keep it up!

[@computergames5]

Kyle, I love your videos and I still do. But I wish you did more of a first person view like you did back in the day, it was what really got others into doing your style and it annoys (no offense at all) me that your newer videos resembles more of a typical car review. It's just my observation, I still love your videos though man, but I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. Take care.

[@ryanbruns4217]

why don't you flip on the automatic headlamps, hazards, and out the auto driver side window down anymore?

[@Ivantm44]

do a 2017 lincoln continental black label

[@joshuadecker-jones7029]

Thanks so much for tunin' in

[@Fireflyepic]

Overall a nice car, but what's with the 0-60? It's supposed to get a 6 sec (which isn't bad for this type) but at the 0-60 test at 13:31 it has a whole 10 second 0-60? That's pretty slow... anyone know why?

[@anthonybanks4958]

Very good presentation, really enjoyed the camera angle f4om the top rear which allows the viewer to see the road as driver us driving...

[@OLDS98]

Well done Kyle. That car is missing features older Buick have. The trunk is too small. The downsized Buicks of the 1980's were the same length and they had larger trunks. I am not a fan of the headlights. There should be a quad headlight design. That headlight design says low end model. The seat controls should be on the door panel not on the side of the seat. You do not pay good money to stick your hand on the side of the seat. I do like the digital gauges. I am not a fan of the window design either. that tired six window design is on every car out there and looks out of place. It looks worse on the Cadillac XTS and CT6.

[@BadaBing.UCF30]

Are you ever going to upload your Chrysler Pacifica review?

[@emmanuelnared9828]

WHY AREN'T BENCH SEATS AN OPTION?

[@velabela7634]

I hate the size of new BIG cars😔 Bring back the Towncars and DeVille's 😍

[@missingremote4388]

Vela Suarez the big cars of 1960-1982 are nice but, since city public parking spaces have shrank in size (Wal-Mart, malls, school, supermarkets and apartment lots. Forget it if you have to find on street parking, for a 1975 Buick Electra

[@DeeeBeee123]

Hate the size ? How does that even make sense

[@JCram-yc3zl]

If this is full size I’d like to mid siz

[@arlofs]

I love this car

[@DERRECK153]

Great Review

[@shanepremont9679]

gm was smart i hate looks of new small cars but this and the impala look nice

[@shanepremont9679]

gm is bering back boats

[@Kxider]

The rear lights looks similar to Volvo's sedan

[@hakeemsd70m]

Meh...new Buicks are pretty nice, this LaCrosse is almost sexy. But somehow I still have a soft spot for old Buicks, like the G Body LeSabre. Park Avenue, and Lucerne. Buick is definitely missing a full size car. My next car is likely to be a 2000-2005 LeSabre Limited or 03-05 Park Ave Ultra.

[@highwayjay7797]

Hakeem Sd70M I'm gettin a 04 Regal GS so fast man I feel u tho

[@PlanetEaterG]

The gauges are a carry over from the previous generation LaCrosse. Should've been a full LCD panel.

[@UnitedRecording]

Chris Boyer Not at $48,000

[@VaunShiz]

UnitedRecording or just buy a Lexus iS F sport

[@UnitedRecording]

Clous von Why would anyone buy a junky Lexus, let alone an underachiever like a IS F sport?

[@hakeemsd70m]

Chris Boyer who the hell wants a panel instead of gauges on your car? I much prefer analog gauges, especially after the screen goes dead.

[@juanzingarello4005]

So GM removing the ability to shut off the start/stop system. Is that their way of making sure you visit them when you have to replace that prematurely failed starter motor?

[@blaXkgh0st]

Is there not 2..

[@wizardmix]

Why do so many concepts become more conservative in production when we have the technology to go 1:1?? The exterior styling looks lost, as though it's an incomplete thought, but when you see the concept it originated from, 2:13 it's clear the thought was complete. You cannot tell me a deeper cut line in the door panels and a more chiseled rear was creating an engineering problem or a safety problem.

[@ChaosFragrances]

Where is the video on the 240SX?

[@ihabhamamreh5962]

10 airbags that's excellent! and safe

[@joshturnbull318]

I saw one at a dealership and I thought it was a Mercedes but I looked again and I said "Oh crap thats a Buick" lol

[@ninitndo13]

Joshua Turnbull same here.

[@VaunShiz]

Joshua Turnbull more like it looks like a cheap GM car trying to look like a Mercedes xD wouldn't fool any one with eyes for a second

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

NICE 2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium Road Test & In Depth Review

[@En1337Rich]

Let me be honest. That start/stop feature in this car, which you CANNOT disabled makes this car un-buy-able.

[@blaXkgh0st]

I like the start stop. Save fuel after 7 sec. And it's quiet when idling. It only does it when the engine is warmed up and not when it's cold.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

Still wish it came with led headlights and tail lights as an option.

[@blaXkgh0st]

The front headlights turn when you turn the steering wheel, for when your going around a corner.

[@fastfix.indonesia]

merry christmas 2016 and happy new years, everyone...

[@MakisOfEquinox]

$48k for that, man I would have a hard time not getting an SS sedan instead, but then again that would be if I could find one. I know they are slightly different markets, but for what you're getting as far as interior bells and whistles plus the mag ride.

[@blaXkgh0st]

Have u seen the SS interior? 🤮 This Buick shits on every Chevy interior. My first car was a new 2004 Chevy s10 and I owned a 2004 Tahoe z71 for 4 years.

[@rogerredding5269]

Old man's car? Looks good and drives as good as anything else in its class 😉 well done 👍 buick ? Just keep up with the compotion??. End of .

[@AgentAndroid]

Buick cars have the slowest shifting transmission I've ever seen. This one seems like it had a small improvement but still very sluggish.

[@escueme]

That front fascia sure does resemble the CLA and the rear looks like a mix of previous Camry/Civic Lol

[@TheJ602]

gm needs a new chime.

[@mostroev3802]

TheJ602 I agree, this chime has been used since 2000.

[@southernfarmtech]

TheJ602 I agree. Ford finally ditched their old chime in 2010 I think it was. Sounds better now.

[@canadiantrucking6099]

I like the ones on the Grand Prix and the intrigue

[@canadiantrucking6099]

Gm does need a new one though

[@sietafak]

Sounds like my '02 Regal hehe

[@coulte13]

do that sick new Lincoln!

[@derekwilliams6188]

I think grannies gonna love it.

[@joseguardado3830]

I'm going to buy one when the price drop down in the next 3 years 😂😋

[@ShieldsJustice]

Jose Guardado You get one yet?

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

I bet this is Archer's favorite car.

[@stacyholt6529]

Am I the only one that feels that slab of padded vinyl that is over the instruments and then pulls back towards the windshield, looks like an after thought? Can't help but think how clean the dash pad could have looked without this "add on".

[@DVenson321]

Reminds of a Chevy Impala Newest Model

[@TheLifeOnHigh]

I don't like the Impala-like side profile. Otherwise it's a beautiful car.

[@TheEdis97]

L

[@Docstantinople]

I'm just sitting here waiting on the 2017 Super Duty video.

[@deadmayday6702]

I hope GM releases Opel, Vauxhall and Holden rebrands of this car for the rest of the world

[@Lex-Rex]

Grandpaw would be proud.

[@thewindowsxp32]

May you do a video on a 1989 Ford Taurus SHO?

[@nascaracing9]

As much as I love how Buick has re-invented themselves it makes little sense for GM to have two luxury car brands. Why did they get rid of Pontiac and keep Buick? If it weren't for China they'd be a lost cause

[@YoloSwegLordYoloSwegLord]

IKR thats what i thought to

[@hakeemsd70m]

sportscaracing canada I agree with y'all. What a bad move on GM's part. I miss the hell out of Pontiac.