2012 Buick LaCrosse Summary

2012 Buick LaCrosse

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2012 Buick LaCrosse 4dr FWD Sedan shown
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2012 Buick LaCrosse

Starting MSRP $30,170–$38,820

MPG City: 16 – 25 Highway: 26 – 36

Available Engines

182-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
303-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (flexible; E85)

Transmissions

6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.5) 20 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

•New 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with eAssist hybrid technology gets 36 mpg highway
•More powerful 3.6-liter V-6
•Available AWD
•Available Buick IntelliLink integrates internet radio from smartphones
•Available rear DVD screens
 

What We Like

•Interior quality
•Comfortable ride
•Quiet cabin
•Elegant styling
•Well-executed navigation system

What We Don't

•Small trunk
•Crowded controls
•Mushy brakes
•Backseat too low to the floor
•Numb highway steering

Although it shares aspects with the Chevrolet Malibu, the five-seat Buick LaCrosse is intended to compete with premium or near-luxury models like the Volkswagen Passat. It was designed in the U.S. and China, where Buick has a significant presence. Buyers can choose from a new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with fuel-saving eAssist hybrid technology or a 3.6-liter V-6.

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10 Available LaCrosse Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 4 cyl 25/36 $30,170 $28,963
Convenience Group 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 4 cyl 25/36 $31,240 $29,990
Leather Group 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 4 cyl 25/36 $32,705 $31,396
Leather Group 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 16/26 $34,870 $33,475
Premium 1 Group 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 4 cyl 25/36 $33,450 $32,112
Premium 1 Group 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 16/26 $35,615 $34,190
Premium 2 Group 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 17/27 $34,865 $33,470
Premium 2 Group 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 16/26 $37,040 $35,558
Premium 3 Group 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 17/27 $36,285 $34,833
Touring Group 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 6 cyl 17/27 $38,820 $37,267
Destination charge: $875
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