Buick
2010 Buick LaCrosse CX
What it Is: A midsize five-passenger luxury sedan.
What's Hot: Luxury surroundings at a sub-$30,000 price.
What's Not: Needs a bigger trunk.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation system with back-up camera, Bluetooth, Rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens.
How It Got Its Score: The Buick LaCrosse boasts good fuel economy and generous safety equipment, and its low price (for a luxury brand) helps it score well against many competitors.
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse takes aim at the Lexus ES 350 luxury sedan, and for the most part the Buick scored a bulls eye against the popular Japanese luxury car. The Buick LaCrosse offers many merits, such as a low price for a luxury branded vehicle, elegant styling inside and out, and plentiful luxury features. It also scores well in safety thanks to its numerous standard safety features, and fuel economy is pretty good for a V-6 luxury sedan. A bigger trunk would probably increase its Family Friendliness score, as would a lower price. However, it should be noted that the 2010 Buick LaCrosse scores well against other similarly-priced luxury sedans, such as the Acura TSX.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$27,085 |
| Destination |
$750 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
CXL ($30,395) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
3.0 liters |
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Engine Type |
V-6 |
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Horsepower |
255 hp |
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Torque |
217 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
17 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
27 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
20 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize Car |
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Family Friendliness |
7.5 |
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Doors |
Four |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
13.3 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
4 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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