2010 Buick LaCrosse Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The heavily re-worked 2010 Buick LaCrosse presents a new trim level, two new engines, and a new transmission to go along with some significant styling changes. The five-passenger midsize LaCrosse sedan is also the first U.S. auto to be constructed on GM’s touted Epsilon II platform. Thus ride and handling, already a high point with last year’s LaCrosse, are improved and refined even further.
For 2010, the Buick LaCrosse will be delivered in three trims, CX, CXL, and a new, top-shelf CXS that replaces the misnamed Super trim. All trims are offered with standard front-wheel drive (FWD), though the CXL trim will be available with an optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration. Exterior changes for the 2010 LaCrosse include a more aggressive front fascia, removal of the trademark “portholes” from fenders to hood, larger wheel-arc brows, and a Euro-style sweep to the roofline and side/fender panels. Inside, a completely reconfigured dashboard and center console arrangement is evocative of a Lexus, or perhaps Infiniti, a look that Buick makes no apologies for and indeed seems to cultivate.
Both the 3.8-liter V6 and 5.3-liter V8 have been replaced by, respectively, a 255-hp, 3.0-liter V6, and a 280-hp, 3.6-liter V6. The 3.0-liter V6 will equip the base CX and midlevel CXL trims, while the CXS trim will carry the 3.6-liter V6. Both engines will be managed by a new-for-2010 six-speed automatic transmission that will allow the 3.0-liter to generate 211 lb-ft of torque and the 3.6-liter some 260 lb-ft. The six-speed automatic transmission replaces a much-maligned four-speed automatic. Mileage estimates are not available yet for the 2010 LaCrosse, but each of the V6s is direct-injected, thus fuel efficiency ought to be somewhat better than last year’s 17/28 mpg.
Standard comfort, convenience, and appearance features for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX trim are expected to include 17-inch alloy wheels, climate control, a single-CD player, and cruise control. The CXL trim is expected to add dual-zone climate control, leather-appointed heated front seats, LED turn signals mounted in the outside mirrors, fog/driving lights, available AWD, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The top-line CXS is expected to add leather upholstery, a real-time dampening suspension system, and chrome-plated 18-inch wheels, with 19-inch six-spoke wheels an available option. A power sunroof and DVD navigation system are expected to be among the options available with the CX trim.
Safety features expected to come standard with the 2010 LaCrosse include four-wheel disc ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, side airbags, front and rear airbags, traction and stability control, backup sensors, a lane-departure warning system, and the Onstar post-collision safety system.
Buick has addressed a number of complaints concerning the ’09 Buick LaCrosse, including replacing the four-speed automatic, losing the aging 3.8-liter V6, and adding front fog/driving lights. Issues with reliability, peeling exterior paint, and rear-seat legroom in the ’09 LaCrosse have yet to be addressed. Most owners of the ’09 LaCrosse, however, lauded the mileage they were getting with the venerable V6, the LaCrosse’s looks, and especially its ride and handling characteristics. Each of these aspects should be even better for 2010.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7
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 · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.23
Engine
Battery: heavy duty
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color
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
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
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: twin-tube 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: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 8
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic
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 airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 40GB · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7
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 pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.77
Engine
Battery: heavy duty
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · 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
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather-appointed
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: twin-tube 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
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: polished aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 8
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic
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 airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 40GB · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7
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 pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · 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: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.77
Engine
Battery: heavy duty
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · 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
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · 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: twin-tube 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
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · 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 · Laminated glass: acoustic
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 airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 40GB · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 385 watts
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 folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · 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: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.77
Engine
Battery: heavy duty
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · 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
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: perforated
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: twin-tube 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
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · 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 · Laminated glass: acoustic
