Buick is working hard to maintain its reputation for well-engineered elegance. The all-new 2010 LaCrosse will be one big reason why.
Buick has completely restyled the LaCrosse for 2010, giving it a bolder, sportier look, more aggressive stance and a tricked-out interior that compares favorably to any car in its class. Its chrome accents and narrow profile of glass give the LaCrosse a swept-back look of comfort and quality.
The top-of-the-line LaCrosse CSX immerses its driver in luxurious comfort with an impressive list of modern amenities. Its well-equipped cockpit features heated and ventilated seats with eight-way power adjustment, icy blue contemporary ambient lighting, a heated steering wheel with audio controls and dual-zone climate controls.
Rather than a conventional bench-style rear seat, the LaCrosse offers two bucket-like seats in back with lots of legroom for adult passengers and room for a third passenger. An optional rear-window sunscreen is controlled with the push of a button on the dash. And all LaCrosses come with a 12-volt plug in the center console with the option to add a 120-volt AC outlet.
Other high-tech features that are standard on the LaCrosse are Bluetooth hands-free phone, an 11-speaker harman/kardon audio system, wireless entry and ignition and a USB port. Among the many options is a rear-seat DVD/entertainment system with two screens. And if you really want to take your driving experience to the next level, 
an available head-up display looks right in place in a jet cockpit, indicating speed and rpm, outside temperature and compass heading. Even navigation directions appear on the windshield, along with song titles on the satellite radio.
The new LaCrosse is offered with three different engines, all with direct injection, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The LaCrosse CXS features a powerful, yet refined 3.6-liter V6 that Buick shares with its high-performance GM cousins, the Chevrolet Camaro and Cadillac CTS. It will deliver an attention-getting 280 hp and 259 lb/ft of torque; the difference being, on the LaCrosse, power is delivered through the front wheels.
The CX and CXL models come with a slightly smaller 3.0-liter V6; and the slight difference in horsepower—255 hp and 217 lb/ft of torque—is made up with improved fuel economy at 17 city/27 highway mpg. The CXL offers available all-wheel drive, which provides exceptional footing and traction on difficult terrain.
The LaCrosse is built on the Epsilon II platform with a suspension that features front MacPherson struts and, in the rear, a multi-link design on the CX and H-arms on both the CXL and CXS models. Antilock braking and discs brakes at all the corners is the standard configuration for all LaCrosses. The base model CX comes with 17-inch wheels with covers while 18-inch aluminum wheels are optional on the CX, and standard on the CXL and CXS models. On the CXS, you can also choose optional aggressive 19-inch wheels.
The 2010 LaCrosse delivers a pleasing, balanced blend of luxurious comfort and sporty handling and agility. Edmunds.com wrote that the LaCrosse “is a far handier thing to drive than anything Lexus has thrown at this market.” Its steering is responsive, and the transmission takes you through the gears with silky smoothness. LaCrosse’s cabin is notable for its quiet comfort, capable hardware and well thought-out creature comforts.
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse base model comes with an MSRP of $29,645.
