Another year, another vision of luxury and elegance. Building off of last year’s incredible model and adding even greater luxury, style and efficiency, the 2009 LaCrosse continues Buick’s mastery of the luxury sedan division.
Outside, the LaCrosse is a vision of expert craftsmanship and meticulous engineering. As a foreshadowing of what follows, the very nose of the LaCrosse is a mixture of classic and contemporary, a delicate balance of what’s old and what’s new. The firmly recognizable Buick grille with incorporated tri-shield crest sits prominently in the middle of ultra-advanced Twilight Sentinel halogen composite headlamps (with reduced intensity daytime running feature).
As it sweeps back, the body of the LaCrosse continues this balance, brilliantly walking the tightrope between sleek modern styling and powerful classic design, between sculpted European luxury and muscular American boldness. Despite the obvious sporty appeal, available features like 18-inch painted aluminum wheels, chrome accents and a rear spoiler don’t detract from the luxury and elegance; they accentuate it.
This notion is further accentuated by LaCrosse performance features, which have obvious sporty appeal, too. Beneath the hood of the LaCrosse rests one of GM’s most advanced powerplants: a 5.3-liter Northstar V8 (with four-speed automatic transmission). Constructed of high-strength, low-weight aluminum components and capable of around 300 hp, Buick’s available Northstar is the perfect blend of intense power and intelligent efficiency. The LaCrosse is so efficient, in fact (up to 28 highway mpg in the V6 model), that it achieves better fuel economy than comparable Lexus and Acura models, proving that outstanding power is no excuse for a lack of refinement.
Hand in hand with such overwhelming power is exceptional control. A full-range traction control system actively detects and limits wheel spin while Buick’s signature StabiliTrak system monitors speed and direction in order to keep the LaCrosse in control and on course at all times, in all conditions. Simultaneously, power magnetic steering coupled with four-wheel independent special ride and handling suspension ensure a smooth, almost effortless ride.
The 2009 LaCrosse power and sporty exterior styling make it difficult if not impossible to simply categorize Buick’s model as a luxury sedan, but there’s no question about the sheer elegance and comfort it displays inside. Coated in available leather and premium wood, the interior styling of the LaCrosse is incomparably refined and has been carefully crafted to limit exterior noise as much as possible, further amplifying the smoothness of the driving experience. Heated power front seats, a gently tilting and telescoping steering wheel column and on-demand amenities like dual-zone climate control ensure the LaCrosse is an unforgettable experience, even for those not driving it.
Luxury melds with technology and convenience, thanks to advanced steering wheel-mounted audio controls, remote start, an incorporated Driver Information Center and an ultrasonic rear parking assist feature (with rearview camera). The available Concert Sound III audio system features unparalleled sound through nine speakers, two subwoofers and an amplifier, as well as AM/FM/six-CD/MP3 and XM Satellite Radio capability. As always, the LaCrosse comes OnStar equipped, giving you access to turn-by-turn navigation and information, hands-free calling and emergency response.
With four-wheel antilock brakes, foglamps, a vehicle diagnostic system, intelligent seatbelts and a vast array of airbags, the 2009 LaCrosse is well equipped to not only help you survive an accident, but to avoid one in the first place.
The 2009 Buick LaCrosse features a starting MSRP of just $28,040. Another year, another long list of reasons to fall in love with LaCrosse.
