2018 Buick LaCrosse

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2018 Buick LaCrosse
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Key Specs

of the 2018 Buick LaCrosse. Base trim shown.

  • Body Type:
    Sedan See similar vehicles
  • Combined MPG:
    23-29 Combined MPG
  • Engine:
    194-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)
  • Drivetrain:
    Front-wheel Drive
  • Transmission:
    6-speed automatic w/OD
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Our Take

From the Cars.com Vehicle Test Team

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

Notable Features of the 2018 Buick LaCrosse

  • 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

2018 Buick LaCrosse Overview

By Cars.com Editors
Vehicle Overview

What it is: The Buick LaCrosse is a full-size entry-luxury sedan that competes with the Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon. It’s available with front- or all-wheel drive and a mild hybrid four-cylinder drivetrain or a V-6.

New for 2018
The new standard mild hybrid four-cylinder drivetrain is rated at 194 horsepower. The optional 310-hp V-6 pairs with a new nine-speed automatic transmission.

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Latest 2018 LaCrosse Stories

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Consumer Reviews

4.5
12 reviews
Exterior Styling
(4.5)
Performance
(4.6)
Interior Design
(4.6)
Comfort
(4.5)
Reliability
(4.6)
Value For The Money
(4.3)

What Drivers Are Saying

(4.0)

Nice test drive - seats & visibility for us not so

by Fath Family from Westminster, CO on September 14, 2018

Test driving cars as seniors looking for that perfect last comfort luxury type car - wife found seats a little uncomfortabe in our 2 hour test drive and tho seat went up well for her when she turned ... Read full review

(5.0)

Buick AWD

by PJ from Des Moines on August 26, 2018

Just purchased it few days ago and just love driving this car. Test drove ES 350 and Genesis and they are not even close in comfort to this vehicle. If you owned Cadillacs or Buicks in the past you ... Read full review

Safety & Recalls

Recalls

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse currently has 1 recall

IIHS Crash and Rollover Test Ratings

Based on 2018 Buick LaCrosse Base

IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal, or poor.

Child Seat Anchors (Latch)

Ease of Use
marginal

Head Restraints and Seats

Dynamic Rating
good
Overall Rear
good
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry
good

Headlights

Overall Rating
poor

Moderate overlap front

Chest
good
Head/Neck
good
Left Leg/Foot
good
Overall Front
good
Restraints
good
Right Leg/Foot
good
Structure/safety cage
good

Other

Roof Strength
good

Side

Driver Head Protection
good
Driver Head and Neck
good
Driver Pelvis/Leg
good
Driver Torso
acceptable
Overall Side
good
Rear Passenger Head Protection
good
Rear Passenger Head and Neck
good
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg
good
Rear Passenger Torso
good
Structure/safety cage
acceptable

Small Overlap Front - Driver Side

Chest
good
Head/Neck
good
Hip/Thigh
good
Lower Leg/Foot
good
Overall Evaluation
good
Restraints and Dummy Kinematics
good
Structure and Safety Cage
good
poor
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers.

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Bumper-to-Bumper

    48 months / 50,000 miles

  • Powertrain

    72 months / 70,000 miles

  • Roadside Assistance

    72 months / 70,000 miles

CPO Program & Warranty

Certified Pre-Owned by Buick

Program Benefits

Two Factory-Backed Warranties, CPO Scheduled Maintenance Program, Vehicle Inspection & Reconditioning, 3-Day/150-Mile Vehicle Exchange Program, 24/7 Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation, OnStar & SiriusXM Satellite Radio Trial Offers, and a Carfax Vehicle History Report

  • Limited Warranty

    Two Factory-Backed Warranties

    6-Year/100,000-Mile, Powertrain Limited Warranty and a 12- Month/12,000-Miles, Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty, both with $0 deductible

  • Eligibility

    Under 5 years / 75,000 miles

    Vehicles receive a 172-Point Inspection & Reconditioning.

    See inspection details.

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Cars.com Car Seat Check

Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats. The LaCrosse received the following grades on a scale of A-F.*
* This score may not apply to all trims, especially for vehicles with multiple body styles that affect the space and design of the seating.

Warranty FAQs

What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty?

Often called a basic warranty or new-vehicle warranty, a bumper-to-bumper policy covers components like air conditioning, audio systems, vehicle sensors, fuel systems and major electrical components. Most policies exclude regular maintenance like fluid top offs and oil changes, but a few brands have separate free-maintenance provisions, and those that do offer them is slowly rising. Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically expire faster than powertrain warranties.

What is a Powertrain warranty?

Don't be misled a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty doesn't promise a decade of free repairs for your car. It typically covers just the engine and transmission, along with any other moving parts that lead to the wheels, like the driveshaft and constant velocity joints. Some automakers also bundle seat belts and airbags into their powertrain warranties. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations.

What is included in Roadside Assistance?

Some automakers include roadside assistance with their bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranties, while others have separate policies. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Few reimburse incidental costs like motel rooms (if you have to wait for repairs).

What other services could be included in a warranty?

Some automakers include free scheduled maintenance for items such as oil changes, air filters and tire rotations. Some include consumables including brake pads and windshield wipers; others do not. They are typically for the first couple of years of ownership of a new car.

What does CPO mean?

A certified pre-owned or CPO car has been inspected to meet minimum quality standards and typically includes some type of warranty. While dealers and third parties certify cars, the gold standard is an automaker-certified vehicle that provides a factory-backed warranty, often extending the original coverage. Vehicles must be in excellent condition and have low miles and wear to be certified, which is why off-lease vehicles feed many CPO programs.

See also the latest CPO incentives by automaker