The 2012 Buick Lacrosse - Highlights

 

 

           

 

Unexpected Refinement.

 

In LaCrosse, luxury begins with an extraordinary sense of space and ease. The lines are flowing and graceful, the surfaces elegantly textured, and the leg room, especially in the rear seat, is luxurious to say the least. World-class craftsmanship assures outstanding fit and finish, and Buick’s QuietTuning® technology delivers a ride that’s soothingly quiet, regardless of the road surface.

 

Luxury Meets Leading-Edge Efficiency

 

It's all a question of priorities. LaCrosse's standard engine is a smooth, quiet direct-injected V6 that has been upgraded for 2012 and now produces a spirited 303 hp. Or you can choose an advanced eAssistTM system designed to save fuel without sacrificing performance. The eAssistTM system combines a 2.4L ECOTEC® engine, a next-generation 6-speed automatic transmission, a 115V lithium-ion battery and more to make the most of every litre of fuel. The result is an anticipated 32% improvement in fuel efficiency compared with a V6 LaCrosse.

 

Technologies for Traction

 

To help you get safely to your destination, even in bad driving conditions, LaCrosse offers an array of advanced driver control technologies, including the standard StabiliTrak® electronic stability control system. For the ultimate in all-weather traction, there's an available Haldex intelligent All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system. It senses a loss in traction and automatically redistributes power to the wheel or wheels with the most grip. It works with the electronic rear Limited-Slip Differential to send up to 80 percent of the engine's torque to any individual wheel.

 

LaCrosse Luxury, Now Available in Extra-Spicy

 

For those who take their driving seriously, LaCrosse offers some of the most serious hardware around. Choose the Ultra Luxury Touring Group and your car will feature continuously variable real-time front suspension sysetm with a driver-selectable Sport mode, plus a premium H-arm rear suspension. Perhaps the most important upgrade, though, is the front suspension that uses Buick's innovative HiPer strut technology. The HiPer Strut design reduces torque steer and minimizes the vehicle's reaction to tire and wheel imbalances. The system produces more communicative steering through improved camber control, while better isolating the vehicle from bumps and rough road surfaces.

 

Big on the Little Things

 

At Buick, we know there's no real luxury unless the details are exactly right. That's why LaCrosse features ice blue ambient LED lighting, premium materials and a host of thoughtful amenities, including OnStar® and Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity, both standard. Perhaps the best indicator of the LaCrosse team's devotion to detail is the incredibly quiet ride - the product of Buick-exclusive QuietTuningTM technologies and tactics that reduce, block and absorb noise.