Buick LaCrosse

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Buick LaCrosse
Manufacturer	General Motors
Also called	Buick Allure
Production	2005–present
Assembly	Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Predecessor	Buick Century Buick Regal
Class	Mid-size
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	W-body
Engine(s)	3.6 L HFV6 V6 3.8 L 3800 V6 5.3 L LS4 V8
Transmission(s)	4-speed 4T65-E automatic
Wheelbase	110.5 in (2805 mm)
Length	198.1 in (5030 mm)
Width	73.0 in (1855 mm)
Height	57.4 in (1460 mm)
Fuel capacity	17 US gallons (64.4 L/14.2 imp gal)
Related	Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pontiac Grand Prix

The Buick LaCrosse is a mid-size car produced by the Buick division of American automaker General Motors since the 2004 as the 2005 model year. The LaCrosse, only available as a four-door sedan, replaces the Century and Regal models of Buick's lineup. Its namesake is the Buick LaCrosse concept car shown beginning in 2000.

The original name was inspired by a Buick concept car of the same name shown in 2000 and also used as a reference to the sport of lacrosse, seen as popular with a younger, more active demographic to which Buick sought to market. However, la crosse means masturbation or swindling in Québecois slang, so it is sold as the Buick Allure in Canada. Though American cars occasionally bear different model and marque names when sold in the Canadian market, the case with the LaCrosse/Allure is unique.

Contents 1 First generation (2005-2009) 1.1 Super 1.2 Trim levels 1.3 Engines 2 Second generation (2010) 3 International models 3.1 Shanghai GM Buick LaCrosse 4 Awards and recognition 5 References 6 External links

[edit] First generation (2005-2009)

The LaCrosse made its debut in late 2004 as a 2005 model with the intention of replacing the popular Century and more sporting Regal midsize cars with a single model. Riding on a revised version of the W-body known as MS2000, the LaCrosse was initially available with two powerplant choices in three trim levels: a 3.8 L 3800 V6 available in base CX and mid-level CXL forms, and a 3.6 L HFV6 V6 in the top line CXS model. Power is routed to the front wheels via a 4T65-E automatic transmission.

For 2008 the LaCrosse was facelifted, with the most noticeable change being that of replacing the old oval grille with a chrome u-shaped waterfall style grille. 2008 model year also introduced the LaCrosse Super, featuring a smallblock V8 engine. The previously top-of-the-line CXS model and its 3.6L engine was dropped.

[edit] Super

A new trim of the LaCrosse bearing the Super moniker debuted at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, to be introduced as a 2008 model. The LaCrosse Super is positioned as a higher-performance model of the sedan with revised front end styling influenced by the 2004 Velite concept car, as well as 4 portholes (reflecting a V8 engine under the hood) and a rear spoiler. Power comes from a 5.3 L small-block V8 engine featuring Active Fuel Management technology^[1]. This powertrain is also found on the Grand Prix GXP, Impala SS, and Monte Carlo SS. The Super model is the fastest production Buick ever built, with a factory top speed of 150 mph.

[edit] Trim levels

Three trim lines are currently offered:

• CX: Base model with the GM 3800 engine
• CXL: Well-equipped, with the GM 3800 engine
• Super: Higher-performance model powered by a 5.3L V8

[edit] Engines

Years	Engine	Power	Torque
2005-present	3.8 L 3800 L26 V6	200 hp (149 kW) @ 5200 rpm	230 lb·ft (312 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
2005-2007	3.6 L HF LY7 V6	240 hp (179 kW) @ 6000 rpm	225 lb·ft (305 N·m) @ 2000 rpm
2008-present	5.3 L LS4 V8	300 hp (224 kW) @ 5600 rpm	323 lb·ft (438 N·m) @ 4000 rpm

[edit] Second generation (2010)

The next-generation LaCrosse, coming as a 2010 model, is to be built upon the future GM mid-size platform, Epsilon II.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] International models

[edit] Shanghai GM Buick LaCrosse

Shanghai GM builds a version of the Buick LaCrosse for the Chinese market. Designed by Shanghai GM's Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center the Chinese LaCrosse is based on the same architecture as the North American model, but possesses a different engine lineup, interior and exterior designs. The car is also built in Taiwan by a joint Yulon-GM venture.

[edit] Awards and recognition

The Buick LaCrosse is one of a handful of vehicles designated by Hertz Rent A Car as part of their Green Collection. Vehicles in the Green Collection must attain an EPA highway rating of 28 mpg or higher and can be specifically requested in advance.

The LaCrosse was one of Consumer Reports' Consumer Report Recommended vehicles in their "Best & Worst Cars 2006" issue.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Official site

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