2017 Buick LaCrosse presentation by Engineer Jeffrey Yanssens
Channel: Javier Mota
Date: 04/08/2016

Starting at $32,990, the all new 2017 Buick LaCrosse  features a new grille design with a large opening distinguished by the return of a three-color – red, silver and blue – Buick tri-shield insignia, accented by wing-shaped elements set against darkened waterfall grille bars inspired by the 1954 Wildcat II concept.

Offering greater efficiency and more responsive handling, the longer , lower and wider 2017 LaCrosse is built on a stronger yet lighter structure. It is about 300 pounds lighter than the current LaCrosse – largely due to the use of press-hardened and high- strength steels.

The new LaCrosse’s lower weight is also due in part to new lower mass sound- absorbing materials including a lightweight dissipative dash mat in place of heavier noise-blocking pads that result in a new threshold for Buick’s signature QuietTuning.

The balance of the efficiency equation comes from a technologically advanced, second-generation 3.6L V-6 engine paired with a new eight-speed automatic transmission offering an EPA estimated 21 city and 31 highway for FWD vehicles and an EPA estimated 20 city and 29 highway for those models with AWD..Standard Stop/Start technology improves efficiency in stop-and-go driving.