2009 Buick LaCrosse Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$25,640 to $33,805

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The 2009 Buick LaCrosse midsize sedan drops its CXS trim this year, leaving the base CX, CXL, and performance-oriented Super. The front-wheel-drive LaCrosse offers loads of luxury standard features, appealing to an older crowd focused on smooth handling and quiet comfort. Both the CX and CXL are powered by a 200-hp, 3.8-liter DOHC V6, while the Super gets a 300-hp, 5.3-liter V8 with 323 ft-lbs of torque. Both engines come matched with a 4-speed automatic. Fuel economy averages 20/29 mpg in the V6 and 16/24 in the V8.

The sedan seats up to six passengers, with front and rear cupholders and rear climate control. All trims come with traction control, ABS brakes, automatic headlights, OnStar, and dual front-side and side curtain airbags. The base CX starts out with plenty of power features, including remote start, programmable keyless entry, and a power driver's seat, while the CXL mainly adds leather upholstery. The upscale trappings extend to the dash and consoles, which are covered in leather, wood, and alloy accents.

The Super takes all the options for the other two trims and makes them standard, such as stability control, parking sensors, a power passenger seat, and upgraded leather. In addition to the extra engine power (0-60 in 5.7 seconds), the Super spruces up the exterior with sporty features such as a rear spoiler, chrome exhaust, foglights, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Future plans for the Buick LaCrosse include a possible hybrid trim for 2010.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Quinton H
Jul 14, 2024
2009 Buick Lacrosse CXL has so far been a good car. I like the quietness of it.Jul 14, 2024
by robert w
Sep 06, 2022
Excellent shape runs very well , lots of features great dealSep 06, 2022
by Robert M
May 29, 2022
Its a great car to drive an comfortable to ride inMay 29, 2022

2009 Buick LaCrosse Pricing

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$25,640 to $33,805
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.6 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.05

Engine

Battery: 720 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Stability control: electronic

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 30 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 8

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.6 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.05

Engine

Battery: 720 CCA

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: split-folding

Roof

Sunroof: tilt/slide

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Stability control: electronic

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 30 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 8

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 9

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.7 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.93

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color with chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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