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2012 buick lacrosse review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A v6 engine is available with optional all-wheel drive. smooth and quiet, the buick lacrosse is a nice luxury sedan. Roomy and comfortable, it's larger than the lexus es and lincoln mkz yet it's easy to maneuver around town. Out on the highway, it glides along quietly. It's an on-demand system designed for startup acceleration, long uphill grades, highway passing maneuvers, and freeway on-ramps. The electric motor adds about 15 horsepower to the gas engine's 182 horsepower and 172 foot-pounds of torque. A regenerative braking system recharges the battery when the car is coasting or when the driver hits the brakes. With all this technology going on in the background, the lacrosse eassist drives pretty much like a regular luxury car. Aerodynamic improvements including automatic shutters in the front grille of the lacrosse eassist further highway fuel economy. 2012 lacrosse v6 models get more power than last year, thanks to a retooled version of buick's 3. 6-liter v6 that now makes 303 hp and 264 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is available. Fuel economy numbers remain virtually unchanged at 17 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, 21 mpg combined on front-wheel drive models and 16 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, 20 mpg combined with all-wheel drive. other changes for 2012 include a revised trim level structure. redesigned for the 2010 model year, the buick lacrosse midsize sedan still looks contemporary, elegant and refined. The 2012 lacrosse looks as fresh as the all-new 2012 buick verano compact sedan does. It's conservative but not conventional. Buick heritage cues are evident, such as the waterfall front grille and the signature portholes. The result is a fluid exterior design that flows around the vehicle. the interior has a finely detailed, high-quality character. Sweeping lines, soft-touch materials and genuine stitching define the dash and doors. Chrome and wood trim are used tastefully, and the materials in the headliner and upper parts of the cabin have a premium look and feel. The navigation system features a big display and is easy to operate. we found the lacrosse comfortable yet still responsive. Engineers worked to give the lacrosse a stiff structure for a quiet cabin and a smooth ride. The suspension eats up bumps and ruts in the road, unlike the previous-generation lacrosse, but it isn't overly floaty. Braking feels confident and able. All of this makes the lacrosse a compelling choice among premium midsize sedans. still, the 2012 buick lacrosse has stiff competition including the lauded hyundai genesis sedan, the luxurious lexus es 350, and the newly refreshed acura tl. A v6 engine is optional. All models come with a 6-speed automatic transmission. the 2012 buick lacrosse eassist 29,960) comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, cloth upholstery, a power driver seat, split-folding rear seats, cruise control, steering wheel audio controls, onstar, bluetooth, seven-speaker sound system with cd player, satellite radio, auxiliary jack and usb connector, keyless entry, full power accessories, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels. The convenience group 30,430) adds a power lumbar adjustment for the driver seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and remote ignition. the leather group 31,895) upgrades to leather upholstery, heated front seats, a full-power front passenger seat, heated sideview mirrors with built-in turn signal lamps, and foglights. The premium i group 32,440) adds an auto-dimming driver-side mirror, rear parking assist and driver seat memory settings. premium ii group 33,865) comes standard with the 3. 6-liter v6 engine and adds perforated leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated leather- and wood-trimmed steering wheel, keyless ignition, and a power rear window sunshade. Premium iii 35,285) gets a sport-tuned suspension, an 11-speaker harman kardon surround-sound audio system, a 120-volt power outlet, and 18-inch chrome alloy wheels. Optional safety features include a blind-spot alert system, rear-seat side-impact airbags, and all-wheel drive. walkaroundthe buick lacrosse exterior was designed in north america, the chassis was developed in germany, and the interior was designed in china. It's no surprise, then, that the lacrosse has a definite international look to it. It's distinctly original, and yet, the car remains recognizable as a buick. there is a notably high belt line, and the wheels are snugly enclosed at the outer ends of the body. Viewed from the side, the profile is not unlike that of a sport-compact coupe, but the lacrosse is a roomy car, and bigger than it looks. cars with the eassist powertrain have enhanced aerodynamic touches to improve fuel economy, including automatic shutters in the grille that close at road speeds over 30 mph, a front spoiler, and flat panels underneath the car to minimize chassis drag. Standard michelin p235/50r-17 low-rolling-resistance tires further increase efficiency. interiordesign is thoughtful and materials are of good quality inside the 2012 buick lacrosse. Styled air vents on either side of the navigation screen, which mimic the design of early buicks, have a vintage feel and an ample range of adjustment. Although there are several buttons on the center stack, they are logically placed, with clearly separate areas for climate control, audio and navigation functions. front seats are comfortable and have a wide range of adjustment, though, like most modern cars, more petite drivers might find themselves swallowed up in the broad, long cushions. leather upholstery is of good quality, though not buttery soft. Attractive wood and contrast stitching accents doors, dash and the shifter assembly. Cloth comes standard, but we haven't seen it. Cubby storage is sufficient with a center console, though the sliding, ribbed cover for it looks like it could collect dust and crumbs. the instrument cluster looks premium, although it's tough to see the exact speed using the analog speedometer; it's best to use the electronic version on the driver information display. The optional head-up display projects the speed on the windshield, which is handy. The head-up display, or hud, also shows compass heading and displays songs, which is handy. It also displays the outside temperature, which seems a questionable use for a head-up display. Maps are crisp and easy to read. The rearview camera provides the driver with an excellent view of what's behind the car whenever the transmission is shifted into reverse. It's a valuable safety feature because it can help the driver spot a child when moving in reverse. Guidelines give the driver a good idea of the path the car will take when backing and turning. The audio system is easy to operate. Buttons can be programmed to allow the driver to select among favorite am, fm, and satellite radio stations by pressing just one button. heated seats warm up quickly, and the dual-zone climate control reaches the ideal temperature with haste. Like other buick models, the lacrosse brings fresh air into the cabin at the last selected temperature, even when the climate control is turned off, so driver and passenger must occasionally turn the system back on to make adjustments. front side visibility is somewhat marred by a combination of large a pillars and large, angular sideview mirrors, but models equipped with the optional blind spot warning system will help to alleviate fears. This system uses a silent light that displays on the sideview mirror, w. Climate Control✔ Heated Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Player✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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