2010 Buick LaCrosse (Finally) Delivers On Premium Promise

General Motors has plenty of work ahead in the next several months. It seems safe to say that all GM brands have been tainted by bankruptcy and the media scrutiny of the bailout. The only true escape from the negative consumer perception is to produce new products that buyers truly want, but of course that’s easier said than done.

Although the badge may carry a stigma for some, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse is an indication that GM is starting to get it. Sure younger buyers looking for an entry premium vehicle wouldn’t consider a Buick even for a second, but the LaCrosse is truly one of the best sedans to be built by GM in a very long time.

The exterior of the 2010 LaCrosse is stunning, with graceful yet conservative lines that make the car look like as if it truly belongs in the premium segment. Best of all, consumers at Bristol CT Buick have noticed that this new Buick sedan has more subtle portholes and unnecessary design blemishes that have been so prevalent on recent Buick models.

The same classiness found on the exterior also flows into the interior. Bright and well organized, the LaCrosse’s interior is a divergence from recent GM interior designs. Some may argue that cheap materials still have crept into the cabin, but overall the interior still conveys a premium look and feel that has been absent from other so-called premium GM vehicles.

Unlike much of the competition, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse rides on a front-wheel drive platform. Performance is not the LaCrosse’s strength admits Buick dealers Washington DC, but it does provide an acceptable eight second 0-60 mph time with the base 30-liter V6 and both engine choices provide competitive fuel efficiency ratings.

Starting at just over $31,000, Car Loan Detroit says the 2010 Buick LaCrosse is certainly competitively priced. If the brand can attract younger buyers than Buick's normal clientele, the LaCrosse may be the hit that this brand needs to change its stodgy image.

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