- sedan 65,108
- 1,302 below average
- 11,494 good
- Venice, FL
-
- autoshopper.com
- 1,302 below average sedan 65,108 gasoline gold automatic
2011 buick lacrosse review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Fuel economy is an epa-estimated 19/30 mpg city/highway. The ecotec engine replaces a 3. 0-liter v6 that came standard on 2010 models. a 3. 6-liter v6 is available for all models offering 280 horsepower and an epa-estimated 17/27 mpg city/highway. The sporty lacrosse cxs comes exclusively with the 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. completely redesigned for the 2010 model year, the lacrosse looks contemporary, elegant and refined. It's conservative but not conventional. There's an edge to it. It's a fresh take on traditional buick design, but it includes buick heritage cues, such as the waterfall front grille and the signature portholes. The portholes, however, have been moved from the traditional fender placement to the hood so as not to disturb the fluid body lines. The result is a sweeping, fluid exterior design that flows uninterrupted around the vehicle, with no disconnected lines. the interior has a finely detailed, high-quality character. Throughout the cabin are few straight lines and 90-degree joints, if any. 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. onstar's automatic crash response and stabilitrak electronic stability control headline a full complement of active and passive safety features. All-wheel drive is available, improving capability in winter weather. we found the lacrosse relaxing to drive yet it will respond eagerly to driver input. The smooth ride of the current models is a big improvement over the pre-2010 models. Buick engineers working in germany stiffened the body structure beginning with the 2010 models; a stiff structure is the key to a quiet cabin and smooth ride. Buick also improved the suspension starting with the 2010 models, and we found this latest version exhibits less body roll in the corners and less float on lumpy surfaces. Steering was quickened to complement the new chassis, so it steers more precisely, but without inducing noticeable torque steer under hard throttle. All of this makes the lacrosse a compelling choice. the lacrosse can be configured for a wide range of customer priorities. 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 most safety equipment is standard on all models. lineupthe 2011 buick lacrosse comes in three grades: cx 26,495), cxl 29,055), cxl awd 32,570), and cxs 33,265). Chrome plated 18-inch wheels are standard; 19-inch wheels are optional 2,745). 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. Rear seat-mounted thorax air bags are optional 350) on all models. Optional all-wheel drive can further enhance safety. 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. 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. The engine does need to rev to make peak power, seeming to catch fire at 4500 rpm. It makes a pleasantly balanced, muted mechanical whir when revved, but otherwise runs very quietly. The 3. 6-liter v6 is rated at 280 hp and 259 lb-ft.
11,494 Venice, FLVenice, FL at autoshopper.com