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2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS

Family Friendliness: 7.4

Recommended: Not Yet Driven

Specifications apply to this model only.

What it Is: A midsize five-passenger luxury sedan.
What's Hot: Performance-oriented V-6 engine doesn't sacrifice fuel economy.
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: Normally, an upgraded engine means lower fuel economy, but in this case, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS gets a slightly better score than the all-wheel drive CXL because of its more fuel efficient engine.

It's not unusual for a luxury car maker to offer a more performance-oriented engine option in its sedan. What sets the 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS apart is that its more powerful V-6 engine gets the same city and highway fuel economy as the less powerful one available in the rest of the LaCrosse lineup, and even beats them in the combined average. Best of all, the more expensive LaCrosse adds even more standard luxury features, such as premium leather seats and standard Bluetooth cell phone integration, plus a USB port for your iPod, all for a reasonable bump in price.

Specifications Price MSRP $33,015 Destination $750 Mechanical Engine Size 3.6 liters Engine Type V-6 Horsepower 280 hp Torque 259 lb.-ft. Fuel Regular Unleaded Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Fuel Economy EPA City 17 mpg EPA Highway 27 mpg EPA Combined 21 mpg Utility Vehicle Type Midsize Car Family Friendliness 7.4 Doors Four Seat Rows Two Passengers Five LATCH Positions Two Cargo Space 13.3 cu. ft. Safety NHTSA Driver Front 5 Stars NHTSA Passenger Front 5 Stars NHTSA Driver Side 5 Stars NHTSA Rear Passenger Side 5 Stars NHTSA Rollover 4 Stars IIHS Front Good IIHS Side Good IIHS Rear Good Stability Control Standard Traction Control Standard Brake Assist Standard Side Airbags Thorax and Curtain Collision Avoidance Not Available Active Cruise Control Not Available

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