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2018 Buick LaCrosse review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

20 city, 29 highway, 23 combined

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What is new for the 2018 Buick LaCrosse?

  • The LaCrosse is available in a new trim called the Avenir.
  • LaCrosse trims have been upgraded with Panoramic Sunroof, Rear Sunshade, BOSE Sound System, and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
  • Leatherette & Cloth and Rear Spoiler features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Essence trim now comes with Seat Massagers and 4WD/AWD as standard equipment.

2018 Buick LaCrosse trims

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Base:

  • 194-hp, 187-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Rear View Camera
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Preferred:

  • Includes all features available on the Base
  • 310-hp, 268-lb-ft of torque 3.6L
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Essence:

Premium:

Avenir:

  • Includes all features available on the Premium
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Smart Key
  • Rear Sunshade
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Navigation System

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4 out of 5

3 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Buick LaCrosse an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Buick LaCrosse 15th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.

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Buick LaCrosse features and specs

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Essence 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Navigation System
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Smart Key

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

194

Torque (ft-lbs)

187

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

15.8

Wheelbase

114.4"

Overall length

197.5"

Width

73.5"

Height

57.5"

Leg room

F 42"/R 38"

Head room

F 38.4"/R 37.2"

Front tires

P235/50R18

Rear tires

P235/50R18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

100/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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