2018
Buick LaCrosse

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  • 4dr Sdn FWD
    Starts at
    $29,565
    MPG
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Preferred FWD
    Starts at
    $33,670
    MPG
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Essence FWD
    Starts at
    $36,370
    MPG
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Premium FWD
    Starts at
    $38,670
    MPG
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas I4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Essence AWD
    Starts at
    $41,070
    MPG
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas V6
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Premium AWD
    Starts at
    $43,470
    MPG
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas V6
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Avenir FWD
    Starts at
    $44,870
    MPG
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas V6
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Avenir AWD
    Starts at
    $47,070
    MPG
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas V6
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive
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Notable features

  • New mild hybrid drivetrain standard
  • Available V-6 with new nine-speed automatic
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Massaging front seats available
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity standard
  • Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection available

The good & the bad

The good

  • Sleek lines
  • Dashboard touchscreen integration
  • Backseat legroom

The bad

  • Front-end styling doesn't say luxury
  • Electronic gear selector
  • Dark-gray trim on center console
  • Backseat headroom
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Buick LaCrosse base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
Combined side rating front seat
Combined side rating rear seat
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
Overall side crash rating
Rollover rating
Side barrier rating
Side barrier rating driver
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
Side pole rating driver front seat
9.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
Side pole rating driver front seat
9.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
6 years / 70,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

92% of drivers recommend this car
Based on 27 reviews
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Comfort
4.8
Interior
4.7
Performance
4.8
Value
4.6
Exterior
4.7
Reliability
4.8

Most recent

  • By PG from Daytona Beach shores Florida
    Owns this car
    July 9, 2026

    60k+ mileage .

    60k+ mileage . 6+ years of possession . Great car. Only thermostat was replaced under warranty. No issues so far. Original battery, brake pads and rotors. 3 sets of tires were replaced.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By S. G. from Arlington, VA
    Owns this car
    December 22, 2022

    I love my Buick Lacrosse

    This is by far the best car for your money, I bought this car used with almost 40k miles and now it’s at 110k miles in about a year and a half. I drive 100-300 miles a day and this car gets around the same gas mileage as my old Hyundai sonata. This car is driven through heavy traffic in Washington DC and the rural countryside on a daily basis and can handle just about anything. This car drives and feels like a Mercedes S class. I travel around the area and I couldn’t think of a more comfortable car to do my job in. I never have to worry about reliability. The only con with this car is that an oil change is about $120 wherever you go (DC Area) and my fog light was knocked out by heavy snow ($25 part). If you’re researching you should definitely buy this car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Sandy from Hephzibah, Georgia
    Owns this car
    April 4, 2022

    I love my Lacrosse

    This car by far exceeds my expectations. I purchased it used earlier this year (just before gas prices spiked). Among the features I like most are the great gas mileage (25-35 mpg) I get from my hybrid model Lacrosse, and the quick “get-up-and-go”.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Buick owner from Fort Myers FL
    Owns this car
    June 8, 2021

    Great Car - should not have stopped making it!!

    The car is equal to if not better than the Cadillacs I have owned. The V6 is very peppy and yet gets great gas mileage on regular gas. I would gladly buy another but GM no longer makes it - dumb decision if you ask me.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By VA LaCrosse from Herndon, VA
    Owns this car
    January 31, 2020

    Love This Car

    This vehicle is fantastic. I bought it used in October of 2019 and I'm glad I did. Highly recommend it - fun to drive, easy on gas, lots of great features and CarPlay integration, etc.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Jesus Rios from Chicago ill
    Owns this car
    December 11, 2019

    I love this car IN LOVE

    This will satisfy all my needs. Fun, and family outings. Cross states to visits. Or jus pleasure of crussing the city downtown. All in y new Buick
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By John B from Sayre PA 18840
    Owns this car
    April 6, 2019

    most loved car I ever owned

    I just love this car too pieces and would not have any other Model or car and I am so proud too show it or to park it in front of our restaurant
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Maryl from Safford, AZ
    Owns this car
    March 27, 2019

    Most comfortable high tech vechicle I have ever ow

    First red car I have ever owned. Very comfortable and high tech. All the bells and whistles I could ever dream of and highly recommend a test drive
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By DR R
    Owns this car
    March 21, 2019

    QuietComfort

    My list of priorities in buying car is reliability, the seat, the degree of quietness, the sound system, and then most other things are secondary to these. The Buick lacrosse ranks excellent in all of these.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    4.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    4.0
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  • By Paul from St. Louis
    Owns this car
    February 18, 2019

    Best driving car I ever had

    With all the interior room and quiet ride this car is great for long road trips. All the new tech in the car is easy to operate.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    4.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    4.0
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  • By Bill & Nan-c from Trinity, FL.
    Owns this car
    January 16, 2019

    15th New Car Purchase/Lease - Still Very Easy

    This car meets the size and safety requirements we needed. It offers a smooth ride, handles easily, and provides good fuel efficiency. The innumerable options offers us an opportunity to specifically program it to our personal desires.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Andy from Rome, NY
    Owns this car
    November 30, 2018

    Very economical for the features

    Body styling, interior comfort, jam-packed features make this a good buy in a time at which SUVs are taking over the market. I was an Enclave owner and hope to go back to it someday but the Buick Lacrosse is a nice change of pace.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Buick LaCrosse?

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse is available in 5 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • Avenir (2 styles)
  • Essence (2 styles)
  • Preferred (1 style)
  • Premium (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Buick LaCrosse?

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Buick LaCrosse reliable?

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Buick LaCrosse owners.

Is the 2018 Buick LaCrosse a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Buick LaCrosse. 92.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 27 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.8

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