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2017 Buick LaCrosse

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$32,065

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan

Body style

25

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

197.5” x 57.5”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(97 reviews)

The good:

  • Sleek lines
  • Dashboard touch-screen integration
  • Backseat legroom

The bad:

  • New front-end styling doesn't say luxury
  • Electronic gear selector
  • Dark-gray trim on center console
  • Backseat headroom is limited

4 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2017 Buick LaCrosse trim comparison will help you decide.

See also: Find the best Sedans for 2024

Notable features

  • Redesigned for 2017
  • Standard V-6, eight-speed automatic transmission
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Massaging front seats available
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring available
  • Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection available
See also: How Do Car Seats Fit in a 2017 Buick LaCrosse?

2017 Buick LaCrosse review: Our expert's take

By Joe Bruzek
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Managing Editor Joe Bruzek covers Cars.com’s short-and long-term fleet of test cars and drives a 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Email Joe Bruzek

Consumer reviews

(97 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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Most recent consumer reviews

Excellent and Great Comfort

Bought this 2017 Buick LaCrosse Essence used with 50,000 miles on it back in April 2023. Excellent car. Comfortable and great gas mileage. As comfortable as my last Lexus Es350. Too bad they don’t make these Sedans any more. Grab one while you still can.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's been a dream

Bought my pre-owned Lacrosse Signature 2 1/2 years ago. I've been a Buick lover for 30+ years. Last car was 2005 Century that I had for 14 years. Bought my Lacrosse sight unseen of CarGurus and it's been a dream. Can't imagine getting rid of it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent Car

Bought mine new in August 2017. I bought the LaCrosse Premium. It's now Junie 2022, so I'm coming up on 5 years in about 2 months. So far I have had absolutely no problems. Have never had to take it in for anything, so it's been 100 percent trouble free. Just normal oil changes. Acceleration has always been good, 0-60 in about 5.7 seconds. To me, anything under 6 seconds is just fine. My average overall gas mileage has been 27 miles per gallon, and I usually get about 36 miles per gallon on trips. On flat terrain, it can be closer to 40 mpg. I now have over 70,000 miles on it, and it still feels just as quick as the day I bought it. It's comfortable, very quiet and has been 100 percent reliable. I traded in a 2016 Honda Accord Touring V6 when I bought this. Acceleration is just about even with the Honda, but the Buick is much more quiet and comfortable than the Honda Accord was. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending a Buick LaCrosse to anyone looking for an incredibly reliable and comfortable car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2017 Buick LaCrosse base trim.
Combined side rating front seat
5
Combined side rating rear seat
5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5
Overall rating
5
Overall side crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
9.9%
Rollover rating
5
Side barrier rating
5
Side barrier rating driver
4
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Buick
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion
48 months/50,000 miles
Powertrain
72 months/70,000 miles
Hybrid electric
96 months/100,000 miles
Roadside assistance
72 months/70,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
5 model years or newer/up to 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
12 months/12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years/100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Powertrain
6 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
172-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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