Road Test: 2017 Buick LaCrosse - Trending in the Right Direction?

[@xXBurntBaconXx]

This is a really damn good looking car with a ton of a power. I'm 26, usually go for sports cars, but I could totally see myself buying one of these for a daily.

[@bishopswitzer1955]

you are now 31

[@brinleynicholson4588]

@@bishopswitzer1955 And probably didn't buy one lol

[@wbdonnie1]

@@bishopswitzer1955 LMAO!👏

[@jpk112]

Like the tri-colored badge.

[@rockerdriver]

Agreed! I don't understand why they did away with the color before.

[@jjkroll32]

What? What is this? A normal sedan (not even a "performance sedan") with a full complement of gauges to include coolant temp, oil temp, volts, fuel, tach and speedometer? Amazing

[@BonManger]

Motorweek's wet dream!

[@GSP-76]

I'm buying a 2017 model next week...got a great price...can't wait to drive it! Buick has built a fantastic car in the Lacrosse

[@shangtsung1362]

How do you like it? I'm getting one in a week

[@gtasanandreascluckinbell]

@@shangtsung1362 im trying to get one

[@shangtsung1362]

@@gtasanandreascluckinbell Nice Chrissy. I actually have a 94 Buick Roadmaster now. The Lacrosse was nice though

[@gtasanandreascluckinbell]

@@shangtsung1362 nice. I loved my father's roadmaster wagon, real nice

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

Buick makes beautiful cars!

[@coolguy6233]

Carlos De La Cadiz I agree. 😊

[@1911beauty]

Buick should have made the avinier

[@frankburns8871]

Had an '07 LaCrosse. It was a great car, quiet, smooth and comfortable. Never once did I think, "I wish this car were lighter and more nimble."

[@brittoncoil2518]

Such a beautiful car sad they discontinued it

[@texan903]

GM gave this generation a short run before pulling it from the market early. I feel it was never given a chance to succeed. Also, it was expensive, creeping into Cadillac price territory.

[@josephdale69]

@@texan903 True. It’s still one of the best selling cars in China. They love it there. I don’t know why the USA has an obsession with crossover SUVs.

[@texan903]

@@josephdale69 Americans feel more important than they really are by driving an SUV. Also, there are quite a few overweight Americans who can't fit into a Toyota Camry and instead of losing weight, they buy bigger clothes, houses, cars. An SUV can't match the driving dynamics of most cars, cars are easier to park, simpler to maneuver during dangerous driving conditions, maintenance and upkeep costs. There are plenty of advantages to have a car over an SUV, not to mention that an SUV is outrageously expensive to drive out with new.

[@josephdale69]

@@texan903 And after gas prices shoot through the roof, all of the SUVs will be given away like in 2008 when Hummer went out of business.

[@frankfarago2825]

They only sold this one for 3 years, 2017 through 2019. Buick now only sells SUVs, not car. How do you spell GM STUPID?

[@daviddoonan3932]

I own a 2010 lacrosse in mint condition never out in winter... I love it !

[@aayonce4]

V6?

[@MrGoldenwaffler]

i still remember when the 1997 century and regal came out. i worked at gm then and they seemed pleasant and nicely built.

[@py1211]

I rented a Buick Century when I first visited US in 1996. I was so impressed by the "American" feel, the bench seats were so comfortable and the suspension was so soft.

[@xplorearizona154]

Yes. Ive got a 03 Regal LS with the touring package and i love it.

[@celticsdude]

I once had a '98 Regal LS, & it was one of the best cars I ever owned.

[@jeffreysegal2065]

"Trying to lure people away from crossovers" is NOT a challenge. Let people buy what they like. I like cars, and I like this Lacrosse a lot. Its real competition is Impala and XTS.

[@stevendavis7277]

Dead on the money about the Impala/XTS. GM's biggest competition is itself. This LaCrosse, however, bears more than a passing resemblance to the new Volvo S90 sedan....

[@frankfarago2825]

LaCrosse has that Euro-look, and a 100% Euro interior. Impala and XTS are 100% North-America.

[@scottgordon3224]

I drive a Tan 2008 Buick Lucerne cxl, 111,000 miles and counting, I love it! I'll never trade it in.

[@adamg9208]

I like this car better than the German brands. Looks nice and classy.

[@rockerdriver]

Those Germans could learn a lesson from Buick!

[@jamesp504]

but the Germans build it... Opel rebadged their cars as Buicks for the USA market. Look it up, almost all Buicks are imported.

[@adamg9208]

Actually the Lacrosse that is sold in the USA is built here; not in Germany (Detroit / Hamtrack assembly line I believe). I am well aware of the similarities between Opel and Buick.

[@rockerdriver]

+Adam G Yes.The Regal is a rebadged Opel. It also in turn I heard has those great European driving dynamics but sadly it hasn't sold well.The fact that people think geriatric when they hear the word Buick couldn't be further from the truth.

[@rockerdriver]

+Passthedutch Also the new Envision is Chinese which makes me kind of uneasy about it's quality.

[@InvestBetter.]

3:53 Kept most of the concept's sex appeal. Well played, Buick,

[@luxurreview]

Buick and Cadillac, my heart is torn between the two!!

[@frankfarago2825]

@@luxurreview Get the Buick. Better all around.

[@oddioblinker]

Bring back the grand national

[@markmarshall39]

I second that

[@markmarshall39]

I'm sure they could do something with the beautiful avista, avista gnx, might work, maybe

[@jeffreysegal2065]

Try a Camaro or perhaps ATS. Buick is not interested in sports cars anymore.

[@markmarshall39]

both very nice, Camaro is just like my 2012 lacrosse, seeing out the back sucks, reverse sensors, thank god for them, ats-v, 6spd man, that would be the one for me, but for now my buick, geo and chevy blazer, so far so good, oh, the zl-1 Camaro, yeah ide sell all 3,lol,peace

[@jeffreysegal2065]

Another hardcore GM fan, obviously.

[@Len1977gt]

that interior looks very luxury. The shifter reminds me of BMW or a Lexus set up.

[@bigdog8882]

I love mine. Its a 2017 with 20 inch custom chrome wheels, and blacked out window's, and people think its a Jaguar or Genesis. Its ashamed they discontinued it. I would have traded it in for a 2022 model. Its the best and smoothest riding car I have ever driven. Waay better than my 2018 Cadillac xt5. This car Literally FLOATS on uneven roads.

[@coureurdebois]

Lincoln needs to step it up, this offers a superior ride, interior, and build quality to near all of their products. either that or this is just really that good.

[@bigden2755]

WE STILL DON'T CARE.... FIND A JOB AND GET A GIRL....

[@bigden2755]

Are you ok ????

[@coureurdebois]

are you ok? you have been following and stalking me for 7 months straight.

[@bigden2755]

justin bouche are you still OK ??

[@coureurdebois]

are you ok???? you have been following and stalking me for 7 months straight.

[@jjpcat]

Can you use the AC when you stop at a red light? I am wondering what stop/start will do in that case.

[@frankfarago2825]

AUTO START & STALL will kill your battery and starter motor in short order. Stop lights in Vegas can be for 2 minutes. You are going to be baking there a lot.

[@TheBjjones]

The fact that you can't disable the auto start/stop feature on the 2017 Lacrosse is going to deter some potential buyers.

[@HeritageKalamazoo]

I have it on my 2013 LaCrosse. I like it a lot, and can tell that it increases my MPG.

[@twoeightythreez]

I test drove this car and didnt even notice the stop start.....its very unintrusive....It is very noticeable on the 2.0 4cyl regal, but this six is so quiet at low speeds you dont even hear it shut down. Hey, if it means we get to keep a decent size engine have at it

[@shangtsung1362]

You can buy an aftermarket module to shut it off.

[@frankfarago2825]

Yeap, you cannot deactivate the infamous, infuriating, battery-killing, starter motor killing STOP & STALL Frankenstein "technology?" Sorry, but you can keep this one. Also, why buy a 6-cyl car that deactivates to just running on 4 cylinders whenever it can? Just get a 4-cyl vehicle instead. Frankenstein at work.

[@frankfarago2825]

@@twoeightythreez Nonsense. You are KILLING your battery. You are KILLING your starter engine. You are paying for something not to run? What for?

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

It is a shame you cannot get automatic braking except on the top of the line Premium trim. Even Subaru doesn't make you do that and it is not a luxury brand.

[@alexyoungberg5232]

*I wonder if those wheels will bolt up to my 2000 lesabre..*

[@sailordave1000]

Where's the road test. All I saw was a commercial for Buick.

[@kevinschrage9447]

That's kinda MotorWeeks thing. They're unrelentingly positive about all the cars.

[@Len1977gt]

you are new to motorweek i presume?

[@HunterDugasVideos]

Anyone know what the 3 spark plug looking things on that metal plate are for?

[@twoeightythreez]

Hunter Dugas Lol i think you are looking at the PCM. Nearly all cars have the powertrain computer under the hood these days

[@rockerdriver]

That guy must be a good 6'4 and the front seat clearly wasn't all the way back so don't be fooled that two guys that size can fit comfortably in tandem. I'm guessing two guys at 6' could.

[@wickedhouston5538]

6-4 thats a freak

[@bobknauf1089]

rockerdriver

[@bobknauf1089]

rockerdriver

[@SportsMusicCars]

My '08 Aura XR with the 3.6 only makes 252/251 in stock trim compared to this one's 310/282. I've got a resonator delete and K&N box filter. 0-60 is 5.7 seconds I can imagine what it would do with this motor and with 2 more gears. Those A pillars obscure visibility.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

Probably buying one of these as I am a sales rep on the road and drive 100 miles between appointments. My Alfa Romeo would kill me with the suspension. Still keeping that though.

[@aaaaplay]

Has anyone else noticed that Buick reused old Insignia alloys on the LaCrosse in the opening sequence?​

[@aayonce4]

these are prized very well for the class i wonder if the fit and finish are up to the task because i havent seen many on the road

[@frankfarago2825]

As of 2022, you can only get them used. Sold only for 3 years, 2017-2019. A shame, really.

[@kmart3697]

its a holden base in Australia

[@hugochavez4382]

It's a beauty, (Ninja Edit: and now it's gone.)

[@wannabedal-adx458]

And yet 2 years after making these changes, GM decided to ditch this wonderful car in America, in favor of SUV's. I guess GM's marketing department needs a shake up apparently!!! I will get a 2017 or later Buick LaCrosse within 6 months!!

[@josephdale69]

I bought a 2018. Best car I’ve ever owned.

[@wannabedal-adx458]

@@josephdale69 I got my 2017 LaCrosse this past Sept. I love it. I would have got the 2018 with the 9 speed automatic but none we available with the trim and options I wanted (which was all of them!). Glad you like your 2018! Cheers

[@frankfarago2825]

Shopping for one now in late May 2022. Possible a 2017, better a 2018, maybe a '19 if I can afford. These thing sell for almost as much now as when they were new, so maybe I should wait until the economy tanks again. Won't be long now.

[@wellYousee]

@@wannabedal-adx458 Hell year. I just got a 2017 LaCrosse Premium with the stuff I wanted and none of the stuff I wanted. It was a good deal because the paint is really bad and there's a yellow light on the dash from the headlights losing connection(?). It's going to be a forever car for me. How's yours treating you?

[@arlofs]

Gorgeous sedan. I love the new Park Avenue, but good luck finding an entry level one for $35k. The ones I saw on the dealer lot stickered for more than $45k.

[@twoeightythreez]

Tony Kellogg I am seeing 1 year old examples for $25k on dealer lots. They are definitely worth $25k.....they are actually worth what Buick asks for it. Drive one ypu will likely like it

[@arlofs]

@@MVBT You’re right - this is a LaCrosse. I don’t know why I called it Park Avenue. Although, as I come to think of it, it would’ve been a better name for this otherwise handsome car.

[@arlofs]

@@MVBT True. It was a LeSabre replacement at best.

[@honkhonkler7732]

Unfortunately they now only have crossovers. Ick.

[@normt430]

You can still buy this +2014 models which are amoungst the best and usually beats Lexus ES in comparison test.

[@e-boy2252]

Just got a 2019 and it’s twice been mistaken for a Mercedes? Idk must be the shape of the emblem on the front

[@landyachtfan79]

2:34........"But the transmission seems to be the weak link. It's plenty smooth on the upshifts, but hesitant with the downshifts if you're seeking a quick pass". Gee, um............that wouldn't have anything to do with the LaCrosse being a GM product, would it?!!!!!!

[@leesublett2240]

You can use the paddles in manual mode for quick downshift and acceleration.

[@austinformedude]

Unable to turn off Auto Start Stop?!? Thats disgusting.

[@twoeightythreez]

Brandon Wright i bet a tuner could turn it off just saying. If thats the worst thing about this car, thats great....at least its not a little 4cyl turbo.

[@webduelist]

So I drove a buick the other day, and the ride was so soft I got motion sickness while driving after about a hour, and it was really bad after I looked into the auto dimming mirrors

[@peterwei9121]

resale value?ii

[@shangtsung1362]

Thankfully for me the resale value is low. Very high depreciation. I bought a 2017 Essence model with the sights and sounds package and the dynamic drive package for $20,800 (36k miles). Sticker was north of $42,000.

[@shangtsung1362]

I was also considering 2018+ Honda Accords with the 2.0T but they're too much money. Also some owners report transmission issues with the 10-speed and apparently the hood visibly vibrates on all 2018+ Honda Accords.

[@caveredecorator5310]

what about 0 to 60 and 1/4 mile. with all that horsepower it must be fast

[@shangtsung1362]

High 5s or low 6s depending on driver and track

[@gedisdiop]

Bring back the Electra 225 Limited. THAT was the cornerstone of Buick. When compared to the Lacross, I'd rather have an Impala. MUCH sportier design.

[@twoeightythreez]

Wilbur Snaffel. Maybe they will. I can see a large electric car to compete with tesla. The name Electra would be perfect

[@goneal4830]

I ask the company to make me an agent in the Middle East, specifically in Saudi Arabia

[@bdcrealestate]

I have the premium witht the regular suspension on 18 inch rims it can take 20 inch from facgtory as well. It is a Rocket it will cut through uphill mountain highways like a hot knife through a cold stick of butter. I have owned over 100 cars foriegin and domestic , this car has power and balance its a SLEEPER. what I suggest to buick is that they take this same model and turn it into the new BUICK GRAND NATIONAL witn no emblems to show its power and give it double of everything it already has as far as breaks, engine , transmission, AND MAKE IT A NATURALLY ASPIRATED PREDATOR

[@kebekebe8025]

Love it

[@willchev3]

This car looks like an Impala

[@Matthew-kf5uf]

A nicer looking Impala. Nicer interior too

[@shangtsung1362]

Actually a different chassis too. The Lacrosse got a unique chassis.

[@dougsmith7908]

👍 nice

[@JDMHaze]

im sorry did he just say, "SOME Models even featuring REAL WOOD" , Isn't this supposed to be a luxury sedan

[@Nycholas1998]

front end reminds me of a new hyundai sonata

[@overtaxed3628]

it looks like european Opel insignia and Uk Vauxhall

[@luxurreview]

It looks a lot like a Volvo

[@principeraphael4859]

Buick Azera

[@erich84502ify]

2010- 2016 looked taller

[@grabir01]

Electronic maintenance nightmare !! Better off with a Mercedes 1986-88 w124. Way better than anything made these days..

[@hellkitty1014]

Finally saw a new LaCrosse up close. Has such a great road presence. I have to commend Buick for pushing the car firmly into the near/entry lux class. I think Buick will regret leaving so many options in the top shelf Premium model, which starts at a reasonable $41k(about where an Impala LTZ is) but can hit $50k.(which I would hope Buick requests the Cadillac 3.6L TT from their VSport models that is being under-utilized).

[@mybeatmhz]

thank you!

[@grabir01]

HellKitty 101 Electronic Nightmare !!

[@carzak]

Better off with a 30-year-old German car? LOL What dimension did you come from?

[@grabir01]

carzak Absolutely better off with a W124 !! unless you do not own the car and only lease. Typical these days.. No one owns anything any more..You know very little about cars...Axiomatic

[@tylercouture216]

Chevy Impala

[@raymondhaley8156]

Nice styling nice interior, the only fly in ointment is that pathetic 3.6 v6 engine, they seriously can,t expect me to accept that engine over a 3800, sometimes cars a lot like life itself, sometimes if you can,t make improvements it,s best to just leave well enough alone.

[@brinleynicholson4588]

If only they made the Avenir concept. They could take on Mercedes

[@cesarnegrete6898]

Everytime I see this car I think of Rhea Seehorn

[@paulstewartcrane]

Motorweak ! No breaking or speed test ? Motorweak and getting weaker all the time !

[@DawidAugust]

Greetings from the European Union. Sorry Guys, it's just a new Opel Insignia:)))

[@arlofs]

Greetings from Chicago. Sorry mate, the new Opel Insignia is based on a different platform and will be sold here in America as the 2018 Buick Regal. :)))

[@tlj780ca]

No 0-_60, or 1/4 mile

[@percygaines3938]

2016 looks way better. I want the avenir.

[@jwagner1993]

..and now.. it's Dead. LaCrosse is gone, Buick is struggling and will be dead by 2021. 99% of consumers now want all the same type of box

[@steveespinola7652]

Unfortunately I agree with you which is to bad, GM is screwing BUICK like they did with PONTIAC and OLDSMOBILE.

[@smartkid1201]

Thought it was the Chevy Impala 😕

[@mybeatmhz]

there both shit . so there!

[@justinmathew590]

for 32k why not buy top of the line honda camry or nissan which have high resale value..

[@cherokeegotti4903]

Front end reminds me of a Mercedes

[@pbfloyd13]

I give Buick 5- 10 years before they're axed from GM.

[@jamesp504]

absolutely not. Buick is the best selling car brand in China. It's why GM killed Pontiac instead. Buick sales are phenomenal overseas.

[@socalguy97]

Highly doubt it. They're the oldest surviving American automaker still in business, they have extremely strong sales here in the U.S. and off the chart sales in China. Why would GM want to axe them when they're a popular, money-making product for them?

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Well im here 7 years later and buick is still going but they're all SUVs now....

[@BIoodySky]

look like sonata

[@redriver15262]

Its Clearly an impala

[@aidaaliten8817]

still think they should have discontinued buick

[@wiibaron]

That rear hip line ruins the looks.

[@aayonce4]

The previous gen looked sok much better this one screams i bought anything just because.

[@bdcrealestate]

620 HORSE POWER THATS A PREDATOR AND KEEP IT AS IT IS CALL IT THE LACROSSE GNX oh and hide the gnx only show it in script on the seats and the glove box inside Thats it

[@ogdumplings8196]

it is plenty smooth on this road very misleading

[@counkev]

I still think it looks like an old person's car.

[@kevinmichaud1465]

counkev and its what I lik

[@kevinmichaud1465]

Why peopl describe a non sporty comfortabl n spacious car. An old man car

[@raymondhaley8156]

2018 buick la crosse nice car, but don,t it,s not the buick,s of christmas past

[@neildutton8077]

It's only China propping up the Buick brand..

[@fatbowe]

Unable to be shut off... Sounds Un American😡

[@chadharmon5716]

Skinny jeans 😳 now all you need is a man bun yuck

[@jacobchapman9525]

Bald head, now all you need is to move to Florida. Yuck.

[@HISPEEDLEVEL]

hmmm... not. Still ugly.