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- 1,564 below average sedan 52,490 gasoline automatic
2010 buick lacrosse review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, with distinctive style, advanced driving dynamics. introductionthe all-new 2010 buick lacrosse is an appealing luxury sedan that manages to combine efficiency, comfort and style with a responsive driving experience. The lacrosse is has been completely redesigned for 2010 and is distinguished by its fresh styling. Also new: the 2010 lacrosse is available with all-wheel drive. the lacrosse comes standard with a new direct-injection 3. 0-liter v6 with a six-speed automatic transmission that makes the most of the engine's performance and mileage potential. All lacrosse models with front-wheel drive get an epa-rated 17/27 mpg city/highway. Lacrosse awd gets 16/26. the sporty lacrosse cxs exclusively has a more powerful 3. 6-liter v6 along with a host of features and options designed to enhance its sporty character, yet it retains comfortable driving characteristics and the same fuel economy rating. positioned in a higher price range than before, the all-new 2010 lacrosse should be considered a refreshing example of what gm can do when the need for excellent product takes top priority. It's a world-class car in every sense of the term, and predictably, that advancement brings with it a higher price. Even in base trim, the new lacrosse is not a cheap car, but then, there is nothing cheap about it. the new exterior is contemporary, elegant and refined, with an eye toward style and individual expression. It's conservative, but not conventional. There's an edge to it. This fresh take on traditional design includes buick heritage cues, such as the waterfall front grille and portholes, which are integrated into a sweeping, fluid exterior design that flows uninterrupted around the vehicle, with no disconnected lines. The signature portholes, while present, have been moved to the hood so as not to disturb the fluid body lines. the interior has an uncommonly finely detailed, high-quality character. There are few straight lines and 90-degree joints, if any, throughout the cabin. Instead, surfaces and controls are rounded, coved, or arched. Real stitching is used to join seams of the seats, shifter boot and soft material used on the door panels and around the instruments. Chrome and wood trim are used judiciously, tastefully, and the materials in the headliner and upper parts of the cabin look and feel like premium material. Features like remote starting, rear-seat dvd and ice-blue led interior lighting accents are available, along with in-dash navigation, heads-up display, bluetooth, and auxiliary audio input with usb port. equipped with active safety and intelligent personal technologies, the lacrosse cabin is comfy, rich in convenience features, and as safe as the most modern active safety equipment can make a car. There are air bags for driver and passenger at front, side, and thorax, plus head-level side curtain air bags for all rows. This is all standard equipment on all models, as are pedestrian protective features. Onstar, with automatic crash response, comes free for a year. we found the quiet cabin and smooth ride made the lacrosse a relaxing car to drive, yet it will respond to sporting driver input with quick downshifts and ready power. Buick engineers working in germany made the body structure stiffer than the previous model, resulting in noticeably better suspension performance, with less body roll in the corners and less float on lumpy surfaces. Steering has been quickened a bit to complement the new chassis, so it steers more precisely, but without inducing noticeable torque steer under hard throttle. Each model is specifically developed and tuned to emphasize qualities such as sport driving, road isolation, high mileage, or enhanced luxury. Even so, all models have a high level of standard equipment, and all safety equipment is standard on all models. lineupthe 2010 buick lacrosse comes in three grades: cx 27,085), cxl 29,645), cxl awd 31,820), and cxs 33,015). The cx and cxl come with a 3. 0-liter v6. Cxs comes with a 3. 6-liter v6. An intelligent all-wheel-drive system is available for the cxl, paired with a more sophisticated h-arm rear suspension. lacrosse cxs features the 3. 6-liter v6. Chrome plated 18-inch wheels are standard; 19-inch wheels are optional. Includes leather heated and cooled seats. It's distinctly original, and yet, the car remains recognizable as a buick. there is a notably high belt line, and the wheels are snugly enclosed at the outer ends of the body. Viewed from the side, the profile is not unlike that of a sport-compact coupe, but the lacrosse is a roomy car, and bigger than it looks. A coefficient of drag (cd) of 0. 33 adds to the sleek effect and helps improve mileage and control wind noise. teams on three continents participated in the design. The chassis team, based in germany, adapted a version of the fwd/awd platform developed for the opel insignia, and the interior was designed in china. The exterior design team, based in north america, took on the responsibility for creating a fresh, new buick sheetmetal treatment. interiorthe lacrosse interior uses thoughtfully considered materials, based on a highly detailed design concept. The front space is framed by a low-and-away instrument panel, opening up the area for front seat occupants and creating a light, airy atmosphere. Flat, low-relief controls are clustered in an orderly, symmetrical center stack, leaving generous portions of the dash surround free and clean. The overall effect is to create a graceful, uncluttered cockpit. Styled air vents on either side of the navigation screen, which mimic the design of vintage buicks, have a quality feel and ample range of adjustment. Two overhead spotlights softly highlight the seating areas. It's a visually sophisticated way of lighting the cabin, quite unexpected and inviting. the interior design team was based in china, where buick cars are often purchased by owners who do not drive themselves, leading to special emphasis on interior detail and back seat accommodations. Rear legroom is generous, even with the front seats adjusted for taller drivers. A power rear sunshade is standard on the cxs. all models benefit from buick's quiettuning sound control initiatives. These include use of acoustic glass, triple door seals, acoustic mats and extensive use of sound-deadening materials. Engine and suspension noise and vibrations have been isolated through use of hydraulic bushings, covers and tuned air flow systems. lacrosse cx and cxl models are complemented with dark poplar wood appliques, while the cxs has more technical titanium-type square trim details. Interior color choices include contrasting two-tone combinations: cocoa/light cashmere and dark titanium/light titanium as well as jet black. driving impressionwe had a pleasant summer day to drive a variety of lacrosse models in and around the ann arbor, michigan area, extending out to the country roads around plymouth. Both powertrains allow for easy loafing about, even under 2000 rpm, and both quickly rev to 7000 rpm when the throttle is pinned to the floor. When passing, we saw the automatic transmission shift directly from 2000 rpm to 5000 rpm, on the way to 7000 rpm, accelerating smoothly. That meant we were exposed to oncoming traffic for a minimum amount of time, regardless of which v6 we drove. Both engines do need to rev to make peak power, seeming to catch fire at 4500 rpm. Both engines make a pleasantly balanced, muted mechanical whi. AM/FM✔ Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Heated Seats✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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