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2010 Buick LaCrosse Review

September 8, 2009

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Lacrosse is a beautiful car in person
Jalopnik

Easily the best-looking Buick since the Clinton administration
Cars.com

If the exterior entices, the interior could seal the deal
Motor Trend

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse offers up a new look for the Buick brand in some ways. Overall, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com appreciate the effort Buick has put in towards remaking the LaCrosse, but a few unfortunate styling elements remain.

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is a “four-door sedan that comes in CX, CXL, and CXS trim levels,” according to Consumer Guide reviewers. The exterior sheetmetal is largely new for the 2010 version of the LaCrosse, and Cars.com calls it “an exercise in well-proportioned grace.” Jalopnik agrees that the Buick LaCrosse is “a beautiful car in person, borrowing proportion from the much-lauded 1993 Lexus GS.” Cars.com goes on to call the Buick LaCrosse “easily the best-looking Buick since the Clinton administration.” When it comes to specific details, Motor Trend says that “the body sculpting and chrome flourishes are much more expressive than the ES 350’s, especially the crisp bow-wake shoulder line and concave lower ‘light catcher.’” Autoblog continues the unanimous wave of approval, writing that “it’s hard to argue with the LaCrosse’s aesthetics,” as the new sedan manages to combine Buick styling elements that “don’t come across as retro or cliché.”

The only downside is that the 2010 Buick LaCrosse gets the ‘signature’ porthole look, with the faux vents moved to the top of the hood. The decorative vents appear cheesy from a distance, out of place up close and, in the words of Cars.com, “hurt an otherwise sharp design.”

If you open up any of the Buick LaCrosse’s large doors and sit inside you’ll be treated to a rethought interior that wins over reviewers with its refinement. Like the exterior, Jalopnik thinks that “the interior is handsome, too, with sweeping lines, modern styling and enough ambient lighting to shake a cane at.” Motor Trend is equally impressed, writing that “if the exterior entices, the interior could seal the deal.” Cars.com reviewers find that the many small details found throughout the LaCrosse’s cabin “go a long way toward convincing those with sticker shock that Buick’s midsize sedan’s price premium is deserved.” Whether or not the appealing design is enough to win over cash-strapped consumers who still view Buick as a senior citizen brand, however, remains to be seen.

Conclusion

The new 2010 Buick LaCrosse’s globally designed exterior is flowing and graceful for a sedan its size, but it’s still not the most elegant design in the class.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Lacrosse is a beautiful car in personJalopnikEasily the best-looking Buick since the Clinton administrationCars.comIf the exterior entices, the interior could seal the dealMotor Trend The 2010 Buick LaCrosse offers up a new look for the Buick brand in some ways. Overall, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com appreciate the effort Buick has put in towards remaking the LaCrosse, but a few unfortunate styling elements remain. The 2010 Buick LaCrosse is a “four-door sedan that comes in CX, CXL, and CXS trim levels,” according to Consumer Guide reviewers. The exterior sheetmetal is largely new for the 2010 version of the LaCrosse, and Cars.com calls it “an exercise in well-proportioned grace.” Jalopnik agrees that the Buick LaCrosse is “a beautiful car in person, borrowing proportion from the much-lauded 1993 Lexus GS.” Cars.com goes on to call the Buick LaCrosse “easily the best-looking Buick since the Clinton administration.” When it comes to specific details, Motor Trend says that “the body sculpting and chrome flourishes are much more expressive than the ES 350’s, especially the crisp bow-wake shoulder line and concave lower ‘light catcher.’” Autoblog continues the unanimous wave of approval, writing that “it’s hard to argue with the LaCrosse’s aesthetics,” as the new sedan manages to combine Buick styling elements that “don’t come across as retro or cliché.” The only downside is that the 2010 Buick LaCrosse gets the ‘signature’ porthole look, with the faux vents moved to the top of the hood. The decorative vents appear cheesy from a distance, out of place up close and, in the words of Cars.com, “hurt an otherwise sharp design.” If you open up any of the Buick LaCrosse’s large doors and sit inside you’ll be treated to a rethought interior that wins over reviewers with its refinement. Like the exterior, Jalopnik thinks that “the interior is handsome, too, with sweeping lines, modern styling and enough ambient lighting to shake a cane at.” Motor Trend is equally impressed, writing that “if the exterior entices, the interior could seal the deal.” Cars.com reviewers find that the many small details found throughout the LaCrosse’s cabin “go a long way toward convincing those with sticker shock that Buick’s midsize sedan’s price premium is deserved.” Whether or not the appealing design is enough to win over cash-strapped consumers who still view Buick as a senior citizen brand, however, remains to be seen. ConclusionThe new 2010 Buick LaCrosse’s globally designed exterior is flowing and graceful for a sedan its size, but it’s still not the most elegant design in the class. 2010 BUICK LACROSSE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Jalopnik: “Lacrosse is a beautiful car in person” Cars.com: “Easily the best-looking Buick since the Clinton administration” Motor Trend: “If the exterior entices, the interior could seal the deal” The 2010 Buick LaCrosse offers up a new ...

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The 2010 Buick LaCrosse sits in a no-man’s land of pricing, performance, and luxury specification, straddling the gap between high-end mainstream and entry-level luxury. Like the LaCrosse, the Lexus ES offers ample room and a comfortable ride, but lacks some of the higher technology elements. The Infiniti M sits a bit further up-market than the LaCrosse, but offers similar performance and equipment in the V-6 models. Acura’s TL is another mid-luxury fence-sitter, offering many of the same advantages and disadvantages of the LaCrosse, but with a much younger, more abrasive styling direction. The Hyundai Genesis, aside from being the 2009 North American Car of the Year, offers tremendous value and a similar size and feature list to the new LaCrosse.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By Mike #1, Posted: 11/4/2009

    This is an absolutely unbelievable car. It trumps any other cars in its class. Lexus can't hold a candle to the 2010 Lacrosse. Not even close in every aspect. Don't believe me. Look at and drive them both. You will be amazed with the Lacrosse. It's about time GM. Keep building them the way you've built the Lacrosse!

  2. By shalikh williams #2, Posted: 11/19/2009

    i love this car ow so much..especially the red one

  3. By Fred P #3, Posted: 11/20/2009

    I have owned over 50 cars and must say this 2010 Lacrosse AWD is the best quality car I have ever owned. I traded a 2006 Lexus IS 250 AWD on it. Keep up the good work GM This kind of quality will bring your customers back.

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