2005 Buick LaCrosse CX specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Gray
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8L/231 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 230 @ 4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 29 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 340.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 493.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.92 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.57 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.71 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.39 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.86 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Premium Ride |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Premium Ride |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.7 x 1.26 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.6 x 0.55 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 17 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr rack & pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.3 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.39 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.4 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3495 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 99.4 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.4 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.3 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.2 in |
| Second Leg Room | 37.6 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.0 in |
| Second Hip Room | 54.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 198.1 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.0 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.7 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 16.0 ft³ |
| Fuel capacity, approximate, 17 gallons | Standard |
| Engine, 3.8L 3800 V6 SFI (200HP [149.2 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 230 lb.-ft. [310.5N-m] @ 4000 rpm) | Standard |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light tinted | Standard |
| Grille, chrome surround with graphite colored accents | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen, composite, front, includes flash-to-pass and Twilight Sentinel | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Lighting, interior, includes glovebox, trunk, delayed entry/exit with theater dimming, rear courtesy, front footwell and front map lights | Standard |
| Exhaust, stainless-steel | Standard |
| Windows, power, includes driver express-down | Standard |
| Air conditioning, front manual, includes rear seat heating outlets | Standard |
| License plate bracket, front | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Antenna, integral, rear | Standard |
| Sound system feature, 6-speakers | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all positions | Standard |
| Assist handles, overhead, front passenger and rear doors (Front passenger assist handle not available when (CF5) Sunroof, power is ordered.) | Standard |
| Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, includes rundown protection | Standard |
| Steering, power, rack-and-pinion | Standard |
| QuietTuning, includes laminated front side door glass and windshield, quiet laminated steel, enhanced exhaust tuning, enhanced melt on deadeners, increased usage of noise improvements and increased use of acoustic materials | Standard |
| Suspension, 4-wheel independent, Premium Ride | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, front outboard (Includes center position lap belt when (AV8) Seating, 6-passenger is ordered.) | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 29 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Tire, spare, compact, includes steel wheel | Standard |
| Retained accessory power, power windows, radio and sunroof remain operational after ignition is switched off for 10 minutes or until a door is opened | Standard |
| Door locks, power, programmable, enhanced safety, includes lockout protection | Standard |
| OnStar, 1-year Safe and Sound Service, includes automatic notification of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle tracking, emergency services, roadside assistance, remote door unlock, remote horn and lights, GM Goodwrench remote diagnostics, AccidentAssist and online concierge. Drivers can also obtain the available voice-activated, hands-free Personal Calling service and Virtual Advisor that provides location-based traffic and weather reports and other personalized information (Visit www.onstar.com for system information and details. If order type is FDR (UE0) OnStar delete will be forced on.) | Standard |
| Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive | Standard |
| Keyless entry, remote | Standard |
| Steering wheel, 4-spoke, includes cruise controls | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog, includes speedometer, temperature, fuel, tachometer, trip odometer, door and trunk ajar, washer fluid level and oil-life monitor | Standard |
| Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, includes seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume and TheftLock | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside rearview, power, body-color | Standard |
| Wipers, intermittent, front | Standard |
| LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats | Standard |
| Tires, P225/60R16, all-season, blackwall, steel-belted radial | Standard |
| Visors, vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger, extendable | Standard |
| Carpet savers, front and rear, stain-resistant | Standard |
| Horn, dual note, high and low | Standard |
| Moldings, bodyside, body-color | Standard |
| Seat trim, cloth | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right front passenger (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, PASS-Key III | Standard |
| Axle, 2.86 ratio | Standard |
| Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) steel, with wheel covers | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps, switchable | Standard |
| Air filtration system | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket, includes 6-way power driver seat adjuster, 2-way manual passenger seat adjuster with fore and aft controls, head restraints, seatback map pockets and rear armrest with dual cupholders | Standard |
| Door handles, chrome | Standard |
| Steering column, Tilt-wheel, adjustable | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night | Standard |
| Trunk release, driver and right front passenger door lock buttons, push and hold 3 seconds | Standard |
Compare trims
Wondering which trim is right for you?
Our 2005 Buick LaCrosse trim comparison will help you decide.