2012 Buick LaCrosse

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Basic Specs

Base Price $30,170
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3835
City (MPG) 25
Hwy (MPG) 36
Horsepower 182@6700
Torque (lb-ft) 172@4900
Wheelbase 111.7
Length (in.) 196.9
Width (in.) 73.1
Height (in.) 59.2

The LaCrosse is a full-size luxury sedan and the flagship model of the Buick brand. Heavily redesigned inside and out back in 2010, the LaCrosse has since received a series of updates, including key changes to its powertrain options.

The LaCrosse has by most standards already been a success for General Motors' reborn Buick brand, but only two years after a heavy redesign GM has already decided to make sizable and welcome powertrain upgrades. For starters, the previous range-topping 3.6-liter V6 engine has been updated with an additional 23 horsepower, for a total of 303 ponies.

Despite the boost in power, the engine retains its fuel economy rating of 17 in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. Buick attributes the power gain and retained fuel economy to several refinements to the engine, including a lighter aluminum alloy engine block, a new cylinder head design, larger-diameter intake valves in the heads and new, longer-duration camshafts. All told, GM engineers were able to save 20.5 lbs from the total vehicle weight through the use of lighter materials and improved packaging.

Of course, the arguably bigger news comes in a smaller package - a 2.4-liter EcoTec package paired with a mild-hybrid system GM has dubbed "eAssist." eAssist makes use of a 115-volt lithium-ion battery, paired to a 15-kilowatt electric motor that is capable of producing 15 horsepower and 79 lb-ft of torque - putting total output at 182 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque.

The system also makes use of regenerative braking, which combined results in a 25 percent increase in fuel economy to 25 city, 36 highway.

In addition to this mild hybrid technology, Buick also equipped the latest LaCrosse with Start-Stop engine technology, which seamlessly powers down the engine at idle to conserve fuel, despite current EPA regulations failing to reflect savings in fuel economy ratings. Rounding out the changes that make these fuel economy figures possible is a six-speed automatic transmission, underbody aerodynamic tweaking and low-rolling resistance tires.

Like many other hybrids on the road, Buick will also equip the LaCrosse with an ECO gauge that allows drivers to see real-time usage and adjust driving accordingly for optimal economy.

The trade off for such a welcome gain in fuel economy comes in the form of a somewhat smaller trunk space, as well as the addition of approximately 65 lbs.

The latest LaCrosse will also have a full-color driver information display center as well as IntelliLink as standard, which will utilize Bluetooth and USB technology along with an eight-inch touch/display screen. IntelliLink is Buick's latest telematics system and it covers several functions ranging from phone pairing to music management.

The other news for the latest model year is that the LaCrosse is no longer offered with trim levels; instead, the car is simply sold with three distinct powertrains: front-wheel-drive with the eAssist system, front-wheel-drive with the 3.6-liter V6 and all-wheel-drive with the V6.

Standard and Optional Features
The LaCrosse comes equipped with standard features including automatic climate control, a power adjustable driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and premium audio system with a USB/AUX input jack.

The Convenience Package (standard on the FWD V6 model) adds power driver lumbar support, remote start, and a universal home remote.

The Leather Package (standard on the AWD V6 model) brings leather-appointed seating with heated front seats as well as Bluetooth connectivity.

Three Premium Packages are available on the Lacrosse. The Premium Package I starts with the Leather Package and adds memory settings for the seats, rear park assist and auto-dimming outside mirros. The Premium Package II builds on those features with a heated steering wheel, keyless entry, and push-button start. Finally, the Premium Package III tops it all off with a Harmon/Kardon stero and a continuously variable suspension system that reads the road up to 500 times per second and adjusts vehicle settings accordingly for an optimal balance of handling and comfort.

A Touring Package nets 19-inch chrome wheels as well as the advanced suspension system.

Safety
The Lacrosse comes standard with dual front, side and front/rear side curtain airbags. Other safety technology includes stability and traction control systems, ABS and a tire-pressure monitoring system.

Key Competitors
As Buick's first truly competitive premium sedan in decades, the LaCrosse aims to steal sales away from the Lexus ES 350, the Hyundai Genesis and the Chrysler 300.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Sedan
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Near-Luxury
    • Weight: 3835 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 196.9 in.
    • Width: 73.1 in.
    • Height: 59.2 in.
    • Wheelbase: 111.7 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 61.7 in.
    • Rear Track: 62.0 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: 101.7 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 13.3 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.7 in.
    • Head Room: 38.0 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 57.4 in.
    • Hip Room: 55.2 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 40.5 in.
    • Head Room: 37.3 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 56.0 in.
    • Hip Room: 53.9 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 2.4L I4
    • Power: 182 hp @ 6700 rpm
    • Torque: 172 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 36 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 25 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: Yes
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front: 17" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: P235/50R17
    • Rear: 17" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: P235/50R17
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 1000 lbs
    • Payload: N/A
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      Front Wheel Drive

      • CX standard features include:
      • Air bags
      • Air conditioning with single-zone automatic climate control
      • AM/FM/XM stereo system with single-disc CD player
      • XM Radio
      • OnStar®, 6 months of Directions & Connections® plan
      • Remote Keyless Entry
      • 8-way power driver seat adjuster
      • Steering wheel, leather-wrapped rim
      • Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls
      • 17" high-vent steel wheels
      • 2.4L DOHC, 4-cylinder engine
      • StabiliTrak®
      • 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and Driver Shift Control

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      All Wheen Drive

      • CXL includes all CX features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Air conditioning with dual-zone automatic climate control
      • Bluetooth® for phone
      • Heated driver and front passenger seats
      • 4-way power lumbar seat adjuster for driver
      • 8-way power seat adjuster for front passenger
      • Universal Home Remote
      • Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors with indicator lights
      • 18" machine-faced alloy wheels
      • Remote vehicle starter system
      • Mirror, inside rear-view auto-dimming CX standard features include:
      • Air bags
      • AM/FM/XM stereo system with single-disc CD player
      • XM Radio
      • OnStar®, 6 months of Directions & Connections® plan
      • Remote Keyless Entry
      • 8-way power driver seat adjuster
      • Steering wheel, leather-wrapped rim
      • Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls
      • 2.4L DOHC, 4-cylinder engine
      • StabiliTrak®
      • 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and Driver Shift Control

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      Base

      • Air bags
      • Air conditioning with
      • dual-zone automatic climate control
      • USB port
      • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
      • OnStar®, 6 months of Directions & Connections® plan
      • Remote Keyless Entry
      • 8-way power driver seat adjuster
      • Steering wheel, leather-wrapped rim
      • Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and cruise controls
      • 2.4L ECOTEC® DOHC 4-cylinder DI engine with eAssist technology
      • StabiliTrak

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      Convenience Group

      • Convenience Group includes all Base features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • 4-way power lumbar seat adjuster for driver
      • Universal Home Remote
      • Remote vehicle starter system
      • Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming

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      Leather Group

      • Leather Group includes all Convenience Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Heated driver and front passenger seats
      • 8-way power seat adjuster for front passenger
      • Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors with indicator lights

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      Premium I Group

      • Premium I Group includes all Leather Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors with indicator lights, memory and auto-dimming
      • Rear Parking Assist
      • Memory settings

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      Premium II Group

      • Premium II Group includes all Premium I Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • E-Z Key Passive Entry System
      • Ventilated driver seat
      • Ventilated passenger seat
      • Steering wheel leather and wood grain, heated, 4-spoke
      • Sunshade, power, rear
      • 18" machine-faced alloy wheels
      • 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 VVT engine
      • 6-speed automatic transmission

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      Premium III Group

      • Premium III Group includes all Premium II Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Harman Kardon audio system
      • 120-volt power outlet
      • 18" chrome-plated wheels

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      Touring Group

      • Touring Group includes all Premium III Group features, with the addition or substitution of:
      • Bluetooth for phone

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      All-weather floor mats

      • Protect the inside of your vehicle from the elements with these all-weather floor mats specifically manufactured for your 2012 LaCrosse. The custom-designed mats feature the Buick logo and include a deep grooved pattern to catch water, dirt, debris and anything else Mother Nature throws at you.

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      Front bucket seats

      • The 2012 LaCrosse offers comfort for both driver and passenger. Front bucket seats enable each person to customize the experience. The driver's seat includes an 8-way adjustable control mechanism with an available 4-way power lumbar adjuster.

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      2.4L ECOTEC DOHC 4-cylinder DI engine w/ eAssist technology

      • eAssist is a new, fuel-saving technology that includes a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery and electric motor-generator to improve fuel economy by 25%. Key Features:
      • EPA-estimated 25 MPG city and 36 MPG highway
      • Matched to a 6-speed,electronically-controlled automatic transmission
      • 182hp @ 6700 rpm and 172 lb.-ft. of torque@ 4900 rpm
      • 2.64 final drive ratio
      • Backed by the 100,000 mile/5-year Powertrain Limited Warranty1 (eAssist components covered by a non-prorated, 8 year/100,000 mile warranty1) Also includes:
      • 17” machined alloy wheels with P235/50 R17 all-season low-rolling resistance tires
      • Front lower active grille shutters and under body aero panels
      • Rear body-color decklid spoiler
      • Single outlet hidden exhaust
      • Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details.

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      Electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission w/ overdrive

      • This 6-speed automatic transmission includes Driver Shift Control for those times when you want to take control by shifting gears manually. Matched to the 2.4L ECOTEC® 4-cylinder engine and engineered to work with its eAssist system, this 6-speed automatic transmission utilizes an auxiliary, electric-driven transmission oil pump to keep the transmission primed and the fluid flowing when the engine shuts down at a stop. That keeps the transmission ready to perform when the driver accelerates, for a seamless, uncompromised driving experience.

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      Engine Block Heater

      • Your LaCrosse can be equipped with an engine block heater to reduce engine wear and tear, which is the result of cold starts in severe weather. The heater warms the engine and fluids to maximize efficiency, leading to better performance and longer engine life.

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      Rear-Seat Thorax Air Bags

      • To enhance protection for you and your passengers, this array of sophisticated air bags1 includes rear-seat mounted thorax air bags1 as well as:
      • Dual-stage frontal air bags1 that deploy to the appropriate amount of force during a moderate to severe front crash, minimizing the risk of air bag induced injury to the driver and front passenger
      • Head curtain side air bags that help provide head protection for occupants in front and rear outboard seating positions in side collisions

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    Electronics

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      RSE - Headphones

      • RSE - Headphones,Noise Canceling - Wireless, Black,Get the ultimate listening experience with these quality wireless, dual-channel Noise Canceling Headphones. They feature Active Noise Reduction technology which helps reduce road, engine and other extraneous noise to provide a clear, crisp sound. These Headphones are the ideal addition or upgrade to GM factory and Accessory rear seat entertainment systems. They're co-branded with KOSS and carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

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    Exterior Accessories

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      Splash Guards - Front Molded

      • Splash Guards - Front Molded,Molded Front Set, Black ,Custom designed black Molded Splash Guards fit directly behind the front wheels to help protect against tire splash and mud. They are specifically tooled for your LaCrosse and include styling features to accent the exterior.

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      Splash Guards - Rear Molded

      • Splash Guards - Rear Molded,Molded Rear Set, Black,Custom designed black Molded Splash Guards fit directly behind the rear wheels to help protect against tire splash and mud. They are specifically tooled for your LaCrosse and include styling features to accent the exterior.

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      Spoiler Kit

      • Spoiler Kit,Flushmount, Silver (GAN),The sleek design of this flushmount Rear Spoiler adds a sporty appearance to your LaCrosse. It is a custom-molded, one-piece design with integrated attachments and is color-keyed to match your exterior. Silver (GAN).

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    Wheel Accessories

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      (1) Wheel Lock & Nut Package

      • Wheel Lock and Nut Package,Wheel Lock and Nut Package - Chrome (Includes 20 Nuts, 4 Locks and 1 Key),Help deter thieves from taking the wheels off your vehicle with this wheel lock kit, featuring a unique key.

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      (4) Center Cap

      • Center Cap,Center Cap - Buick Logo, Polished,Custom wheel center caps specifically designed for your Buick wheels. Made of durable material to resist corrosion for long life and featuring the Buick Tri-Shield logo. Sold in set of 4, priced individually.

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