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MSRP
Buick LaCrosse CX $24,250
Buick LaCrosse CXL $26,280
Buick LaCrosse Super $32,380
ENGINE
Type:
3,791cc V6; cast-iron block and heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 200 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 230 at 4,000
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.5 x 86.4
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 17 / 25
Available with: CX; CXL
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.92, 1.56, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 3.05; 3.29 (Super)
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.7 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
10.6 x 0.6 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,502
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 17.5
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
40.4
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Daytime running lights
  • Halogen headlights
  • P225/60 R16 all-season tires
  • Remote vehicle starter system
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel
  • Super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEV)
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tracker system
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
198.1
Width [in.]:
73.0
Height [in.]:
57.4
Wheelbase [in.]: 110.5
Front Track [in.]: 61.7
Rear Track [in.]: 61.5
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper
  • Chrome door handles and grille
  • Power remote left door mirror
  • Power remote right door mirror
  • Variable intermittent wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
99.4
Seating Capacity:
5 - 6
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.4
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.6
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
57.2
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.0
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
55.3
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 54.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
16.0
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • 4-way, heated front passenger bucket seat
  • 8-way part-power, heated driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, single in-dash CD-player and 6 speakers
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light and net
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front
  • Driver footrest
  • Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Internet access
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Leather seat-upholstery
  • Leather steering-wheel
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • XM satellite radio
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Emergency communication system
  • Front adjustable head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control