BUICK LACROSSE
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse ranks 3 out of 8 Affordable Large Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 30 published reviews and test drives of the Buick LaCrosse, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
Whether you choose the fuel-saving eAssist engine or the powerful V6, reviewers say the 2012 Buick LaCrosse offers comfort and luxury that’s on par with longtime luxury leaders like Lexus.
BUICK LACROSSE
The Buick LaCrosse ups the ante with significant enhancements for the 2012 model year. A four-cylinder engine and a small electric motor, which Buick calls eAssist, come as standard equipment. Power is comparable with the Buick LaCrosse’s four-cylinder engine, but fuel economy is better. The EPA estimates that the LaCrosse eAssist gets six additional miles per gallon in both city and highway driving when compared with the 2011 model.
BUICK LACROSSE
While fuel economy is up with eAssist, shoppers who’re looking at a V6 LaCrosse instead will reap 23 additional horsepower for 2012. The V6 is available as a no-cost option, although Buick does require V6 buyers to purchase its Convenience Group, which adds features such as an upgraded driver’s seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror and universal garage door opener.
Inside, reviewers find the comfortable, luxuriously-appointed interior has also received upgrades for the 2012 model year. Buick’s IntelliLink system provides smartphone integration, allowing Buick LaCrosse owners to place calls or stream music via Bluetooth. The added tech earns praise from multiple test drivers, though some comment that it takes a moment to learn your way around the LaCrosse’s button-heavy dash.
Additionally, reviewers find that trunk space is in short supply on the V6 and even further compromised on eAssist models. Still, the automotive press says that the 2012 Buick LaCrosse’s combination of luxury, tech and available engines makes it good enough to compete against cars costing several thousand dollars more. “The LaCrosse's base price of just under $30,000, these technologies, and the quality of the car, make it a compelling competitor to other luxury cars,” writes CNET. “Anyone looking at a Lexus ES 350 or Lincoln MKZ should be cross-shopping the LaCrosse.”
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