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Larry Edsall's 'Concept Cars', a book I received for Christmas, features a brief look at the 2000 Buick LaCrosse concept. Â Had the LaCrosse hit production with the exterior of that '00 concept, we'd have considered it controversial but beautiful. Â "Can Buick really sell such an overt and audacious vehicle?", the motoring press would have queried. Â
- 2010 Buick Lacrosse: Gm Adds 182hp 2.4-liter Four-cylinder To The Mix
As predicted, General Motors has confirmed the availability of a more fuel-efficient four-cylinder power plant for its new 2010 Buick LaCrosse semi-luxury sedan. The engine of choice is none other than GM's direct injected 2.4-liter Ecotec unit that...
- 2010 Buick Lacrosse: Production Version Of Invicta Concept Looks Promising
At the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 12, Buick will perform the world debut its all-new LaCrosse sedan. Buick's new mid-size luxury saloon is essentially the production version of the warmly received Invicta Concept,...
- 2010 Buick Lacrosse Teaser Image
Along with the release of a teaser shot revealing the 2010 LaCrosse’s front grille, General Motors also announced today that the upcoming Buick sedan will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. According to GM, the new LaCrosse...
- Buick Lacrosse Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Buick LaCrosse. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North...
- Gallery - 2010 Buick Lacrosse - 10 Photos
Buick stepped up to the plate with the Enclave and.... hit a triple. The Good Car Guy is reluctant to hand out home runs, even for Good 12 Supersize winners. How did General Motors do it? Ah, it was elementary: perceived quality, high-class design, and...
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LACROSSE - THEN AND NOW
Larry Edsall's 'Concept Cars', a book I received for Christmas, features a brief look at the 2000 Buick LaCrosse concept. Â Had the LaCrosse hit production with the exterior of that '00 concept, we'd have considered it controversial but beautiful. Â "Can Buick really sell such an overt and audacious vehicle?", the motoring press would have queried. Â Those questions would have arised amidst many compliments - directed at GM for its willingness to take a risk, at Buick designers for drawing on history and looking to the future - and the LaCrosse would have been a roaring success or a complete flop. Â Rather than the 2000 LaCrosse, we have mediocrity. Â And forgettable design.
The LaCrosse, known as the Allure in Canada (because of awkward connotations!? Lacrosse is Canada's national sport) is forgettable itself.  Cross-shopped with the Chrysler 300, it appears weak.  Contrasted with the Honda Accord, it seems to lack connection with the driver.  Contrasted with the Buick Enclave, it comes across as half-a-Buick.  At the time, the LaCrosse concept was heralded by Buick's general manager as the latest evolution of the classic American sedan.  Roger Adams said that the "LaCrosse is a realistic vision of a potential future Buick flagship vehicle...", but if so, what does that make the production LaCrosse?  The latest devolution of the classic American sedan?  C'mon Buick - we anxiously await the day we can see Enclaveness affect the rest of the brand. Â
- 2010 Buick Lacrosse: Gm Adds 182hp 2.4-liter Four-cylinder To The Mix
As predicted, General Motors has confirmed the availability of a more fuel-efficient four-cylinder power plant for its new 2010 Buick LaCrosse semi-luxury sedan. The engine of choice is none other than GM's direct injected 2.4-liter Ecotec unit that...
- 2010 Buick Lacrosse: Production Version Of Invicta Concept Looks Promising
At the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 12, Buick will perform the world debut its all-new LaCrosse sedan. Buick's new mid-size luxury saloon is essentially the production version of the warmly received Invicta Concept,...
- 2010 Buick Lacrosse Teaser Image
Along with the release of a teaser shot revealing the 2010 LaCrosse’s front grille, General Motors also announced today that the upcoming Buick sedan will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. According to GM, the new LaCrosse...
- Buick Lacrosse Sales Figures
Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian and U.S. sales figures for the Buick LaCrosse. Use the dropdown at the top right of this page or at GCBC's Sales Stats home to find sales figures for any other vehicle currently on sale in North...
- Gallery - 2010 Buick Lacrosse - 10 Photos
Buick stepped up to the plate with the Enclave and.... hit a triple. The Good Car Guy is reluctant to hand out home runs, even for Good 12 Supersize winners. How did General Motors do it? Ah, it was elementary: perceived quality, high-class design, and...