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2010 Buick LaCrosse Review

April 2009
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Standard equipment includes a new, technologically advanced 3.0L direct injection (DI) V-6, premium cloth seats and 17-inch wheels. The 3.0L engine generates 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 217 lb.-ft. of torque (294 Nm) and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

"The new LaCrosse, with its luxurious interior, premium craftsmanship and personal technologies, represents a strong value in todays changing market," said Susan Docherty, Buick-Pontiac-GMC vice president. "It is the next step in Buicks renaissance that is drawing all-new customers to this revitalized brand."

Pricing and details for LaCrosses other models includes:
$30,395 for CXL FWD (including destination). Building on the CX models equipment, it includes the 3.0L DI V-6 and six-speed automatic, but adds leather heated seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lamps, outside rearview mirror with LED turn indicators and puddle lamps, and 18-inch alloy wheels
$32,570 for CXL AWD (including destination). Equipment is similar to the CXL FWD model, but includes a fully automatic, intelligent all-wheel-drive system that works in tandem with the anti-lock braking system and StabiliTrak electronic stability control system to deliver sure-footed traction in almost all driving conditions
$33,765 for CXS (including destination). Equipment includes a 3.6L direct injection V-6; perforated, leather heated and cooled seats, and chrome-plated 18-inch wheels (19-inch wheels are optional). The 3.6L engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and generates 280 horsepower (209 kW) and 259 lb.-ft. of torque (351 Nm)

The 2010 LaCrosses sculpted design is instantly recognizable as a Buick, with signature sweep spear body-side styling, a waterfall grille and portholes," said Docherty. "Inside, premium materials create an inviting and comfortable environment, with ice blue ambient lighting used throughout " from the center console to the instrument panel and door panels."

A roster of standard and available features delivers a responsive, refined driving experience that is complemented by personal technologies. Examples include:
European-designed chassis and suspension systems that deliver a confident driving experience
Real-time damping suspension system
High-intensity discharge headlamps with adaptive forward lighting
Side Blind Zone Alert
Bluetooth phone connectivity
Rear-seat DVD entertainment system
Six standard air bags, including roof-mounted head curtain side air bags

Complementing all of LaCrosses features is Buicks signature QuietTuning, an engineering process that reduces, blocks and absorbs interior noise to provide a distraction-free passenger environment.

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