2019
Buick LaCrosse

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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn FWD
    Starts at
    $29,570
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Preferred FWD
    Starts at
    $33,670
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Essence FWD
    Starts at
    $36,370
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Premium FWD *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $38,670
    25 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Sport Touring FWD
    Starts at
    $39,370
    20 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Essence AWD
    Starts at
    $41,070
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Premium AWD *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $43,470
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Avenir FWD
    Starts at
    $44,870
    20 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Avenir AWD
    Starts at
    $47,070
    20 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

New Sport Touring version
Mild hybrid drivetrain standard
Available V-6 with 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

Electronic gear selector
Dark-gray trim on center console
Backseat headroom
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Expert 2019 Buick LaCrosse review

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What Is the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse is a full-size entry-luxury sedan that can seat up to five people. It’s powered by a standard mild-hybrid drivetrain that uses a 194-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Also available is a 310-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 that works with a nine-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available. Competitors include the Chrysler 300, Acura TLX and Toyota Avalon.

What's New on the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

A new Sport Touring trim level comes with a black grille, unique 19-inch wheels and the 3.6-liter V-6 engine.

What Features in the 2019 Buick LaCrosse Are Most Important?

The LaCrosse offers many available luxury features like massaging front seats, wireless device charging and a heated steering wheel. It also has some nice features in the base trim level, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity and dual-zone automatic air conditioning.

Should I Buy the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

Available all-wheel drive for V-6-equipped cars should give shoppers in colder climates extra peace-of-mind. If you want to maximize your luxury and are willing to pay for the add-ons to achieve it, the LaCrosse offers a lot of features you might want.

2019 Buick LaCrosse review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse is a full-size entry-luxury sedan that can seat up to five people. It’s powered by a standard mild-hybrid drivetrain that uses a 194-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Also available is a 310-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 that works with a nine-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available. Competitors include the Chrysler 300, Acura TLX and Toyota Avalon.

What's New on the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

A new Sport Touring trim level comes with a black grille, unique 19-inch wheels and the 3.6-liter V-6 engine.

What Features in the 2019 Buick LaCrosse Are Most Important?

The LaCrosse offers many available luxury features like massaging front seats, wireless device charging and a heated steering wheel. It also has some nice features in the base trim level, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity and dual-zone automatic air conditioning.

Should I Buy the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

Available all-wheel drive for V-6-equipped cars should give shoppers in colder climates extra peace-of-mind. If you want to maximize your luxury and are willing to pay for the add-ons to achieve it, the LaCrosse offers a lot of features you might want.

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Safety review

Based on the 2019 Buick LaCrosse base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

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

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.5
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.4

Most recent

  • By Wahib from Dearborn, Mi
    Owns this car
    May 5, 2025

    The car has issues with auto stop, it makes very bad

    The car has issues with auto stop, it makes very bad sound when you get to a stop and when you go also it makes very bad sound. It is descusting that I spent a lot of money and no one in the market knows how to fix it. The car is semi hybrid and no mechanic in this area is willing to look at what is the problem. The only place is to take it to the dealer which they want to charge you an arm and a leg. The second item is the battery in the trunk and I was told is to replace the battery They need to remove the the back left fender to replace the battery.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By SteveD from Dracut, MA
    Owns this car
    January 15, 2020

    Superlative Value

    Lucky for me that no one wants a sedan nowadays. I like sedans and I got an awesome deal on an auto that meets all my needs: comfort, quiet, roomy, efficient, classy. The eAssist 4 cylinder has plenty of power and I averaged 38 mpg on the highway. Buick quality is top-tier.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By SD Packer fan from Watertown, SD
    Owns this car
    January 5, 2020

    Good balance of comfort and performance.

    V6 has smooth power delivery. 9 speed transmission is smooth. AWD is great for South Dakota winter driving. Quiet cabin while driving 80mph on the Interstate. Some creaks and rattles when you hit pot holes.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Vetteguy from Jasper TN
    Owns this car
    October 31, 2019

    Very well designed and built

    We were looking for an all wheel drive vehicle that was larger than our Buick Regal GS. Car is very comfortable performs and handles well. Love the exterior styling. People look twice thinking it’s a European sedan
    • 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 Foxy Lady from Surprise
    Owns this car
    September 14, 2019

    Smooth Sailing

    This is the 3rd Buick I have had including a 1995 that was replaced by a 2013 LaCrosse which I just replaced with a 2019. The cars are stylish inside & out. The last two Buicks have a very attractive interior & the instrument panel is very easy to use particularly on the 2019. The ride & interior room is very comfortable whether you are a smaller woman or a large man. The ride I find is smooth but not mushy with quick response.Love all the safety features
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By mgraze from Chicagoland
    Owns this car
    July 22, 2019

    Buick Lacrosse Avenir AWD is a fantastic car!

    We recently replaced my wife's car with a 2019 Buick Lacrosse AWD in the Avenir trim line and it has proven to be a great car. The must-haves were AWD, ventilated seats and enough room. This resulted in cross-shopping a LOT of different brands and vehicles that normally would not be compared. I was leaning toward a one of the big 3 Japan makers but she wanted to give Buick a chance. In the end we found this specific car listed in Auto Trader at a local dealership. It checked all the boxes and had more than enough high-end features to satisfy without having to make the large price leap to Cadillac. The ebony and chestnut interior is fabulous and the interior is made of high-quality materials. GM interiors have had a long reputation for cheap materials but not this one. True the lower door pocket panels are hard plastic but virtually everything you actually see and feel while driving is great. The switch gear all has a good feel and the controls are pretty intuitive. Even the shifter that has gotten some flack in some reviews is actually easy to get used to. The power and power delivery from the 310 hp 3.6L V6 and 9 speed transmission is great. The only small issue is some lag after stomping on the gas at speed. But once the power comes on it comes on hard and the overall throttle response is great. The brake pedal and feel is fantastic - smooth and linear with no gabbiness. The performance is really impressive especially for a full size sedan. The engine auto-shutoff is not intrusive but it cannot be disabled. The handling with the 20" wheels and adaptive suspension is incredibly impressive. Sport mode adds some weight to the steering and firms up the ride a bit. I was surprised by the extremely good predicted reliability rating that the Lacrosse had (higher than the Toyota Avalon) so that eases my mind about going with this particular GM product. Yes, this car, with every possible option on it in the Avenir trim, gets perilously close to the price of some offerings from the luxury brands but I don't care. It has AWD and most of the others don't offer it.
    • 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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  • By A Buick enthusiast. from Tallahassee,Florida
    Owns this car
    July 20, 2019

    Excellent vehicle.

    Complete in all respects, technology. comfort, style, ratings, gas mileage, engine horsepower and torque. Excellent value for the money. The only problem is they're not making them anymore.
    • 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 Buick fan from Tucson, AZ
    Owns this car
    June 24, 2019

    Wow, lots of features!

    Quiet, comfortable cruiser does very well performance wise as well. Lots of power when you need/want it, and handles well on top of that. Interior is a useful tan/brown - found out about this color combo with last vehicle. Doesn't show dirt; handy in those parts of the country with dust or dirt. A myriad of safety features on our car to include a parking feature we've never used!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By A Buick enthusiast. from Jacksonville, Florida
    Test drove this car
    April 21, 2019

    A "John Thomas" automobile!

    It's a shame Buick is no longer building this car. It is light years ahead of cars built just six years ago. China will continue to have this model thanks to Buick's popularity there. The closest to this car is the Chevrolet Impala.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By James67431 from Demopolis,AL.
    Test drove this car
    March 10, 2019

    The most reliable car I’ve ever had

    This car meets my every need and it fits my every desire as well and I’m truly in love with this car, I would not trade it in for any other car I the world
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Marilyn W
    Owns this car
    February 5, 2019

    Very Stylish

    The ride of this car is great and the styling is superb. The performance couldn't be better. The accessories are great and the interior is super comfortable.
    • 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 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse is available in 6 trim levels:

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

What is the MPG of the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

The 2019 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.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

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Is the 2019 Buick LaCrosse reliable?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2019 Buick LaCrosse owners.

Is the 2019 Buick LaCrosse a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2019 Buick LaCrosse. 90.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.4

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