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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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Hybrid technology will likely play an important role for GM in the near future, particularly as the Chevrolet Volt is still a ways off. Unfortunately, with the demise of its Saturn brand, GM will lose over a quarter of its hybrid models. This will leave Buick as a likely benefactor of a new hybrid.
Set for launch in 2011, Buick has already released a teaser of a new plug-in hybrid crossover vehicle. Expected to have a gasoline solely gasoline powered model, Philadelphia used car dealerships believe the new Buick crossover will be based heavily on the Saturn Vue, but Chevrolet Dayton dealers say this model will utilize a 2 mode hybrid system that has also combined technology used in the Chevrolet Volt’s Voltec system.
Powered in part by a lithium-ion battery back, the new Buick plug-in hybrid crossover features sophisticated motors and controls to ensure the hybrid system is running optimally. According to Hartford auto dealers the system also works in conjunction with a fuel efficient 3.6-liter V6 engine that features direct-injection technology.
For those interested in the gasoline-only model, the Buick crossover will likely feature an Ecotec 2.4-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine. Another possibility is also a 3.0-liter V6 that will also utilize direct-injection technology. Naming and pricing remains to be released.
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Update: Due to a barrage of criticism, GM has since decided to axe the aforementioned Buick compact crossover.
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Read more on Buick crossovers here.
Buick has long held a reputation of producing stodgy cars, even despite Tiger Woods promoting models like the Lacrosse on television commercials. But with the launch of the all-new 2010 Buick LaCrosse, perhaps Buick can truly capture the attention of premium segment car buyers.
What may convince many car buyers to consider to the new Buick LaCrosse sedan is the price says Springfield MA Buick dealers. The Buick LaCrosse starts at $27,835. The Base CX model comes standard with a powerful 3.0-liter direct inject V6 engine that produces 255 horsepower and 217 lb ft of torque and it mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The mid range Buick LaCrosse CXL brings heated leather seating, automatic climate control, and 18 inch alloy wheels, all of which add to what Oklahoma City Buick dealers say is a more upscale product than the outgonig model. Additionally, all-wheel drive is also available for just over $32,500. The top of the line Buick LaCrosse CXS features a larger 3.6-liter V6 that produces 280 horsepower engine and 259 lb ft of torque and is mated to a six-speed transmission.
The Buick LaCrosse is available with a wide range of features that should appeal to more affluent buyers. This includes all-wheel drive, 19 inch wheels, blue booth connectivity, HID headlamps, side blind zone alert, and even a rear-seat DVD system. Buick Hartford says that best of all the styling of the new Buick is far superior to its predecessor and should help to change perceptions of the brand.
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