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2010 Buick LaCrosse Quality Review

September 8, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

More space, better gear, fewer annoyances, more quiet
Motor Trend

Standard eight-way power driver’s seat offers plenty of adjustment range
Cars.com

The wood on these cars is quite impressive
Jalopnik

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse takes a huge step forward in terms of overall quality, and nearly every review surveyed by TheCarConnection.com praised Buick’s newfound attention to detail.

Inside the passenger cabin of this five-passenger sedan drivers and passengers alike will be treated to a larger cabin that Motor Trend says offers “more space, better gear, [and] fewer annoyances.” The front seats are a huge hit with reviewers, and Jalopnik particularly loves the 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX’s “very, very cushy muppet-soft cloth interior.” Cars.com writes that “the standard eight-way power driver’s seat offers plenty of adjustment range,” although the “optional dual-pane moonroof…cuts headroom significantly.” Consumer Guide agrees that front-seat “headroom is tight for those much over six-foot tall,” and the story is the same in the rear, where “head room is marginal for six-footers.” With the Buick LaCrosse’s rear bench seat, Autoblog appreciates that the cushions are elevated “to give a theater seating effect, aiding visibility out the front.” Unfortunately, the overall dimensions in the rear aren’t entirely accommodating, as Consumer Guide warns that “knee room is limited behind taller front-seat occupants.”

The materials and build quality of the Buick LaCrosse are somewhat less controversial, and most reviewers give the LaCrosse’s interior a thumbs-up. Consumer Guide feels that the “handsome cabin is finished in rich, well-textured materials with apparently careful assembly.” Jalopnik partially agrees; on the one hand, they argue that “the wood on these cars is quite impressive or, rather, we should say fake wood,” as they write that “magnification may be necessary to confirm the screen-printing.” On the downside, Jalopnik also says that “material choice[s] are occasionally mediocre, with the dreaded GM flat gray and beige plastic making an unexpected appearance.” Overall, however, the materials are a decided step up from the 2009 Buick LaCrosse lineup.

Buick engineers apparently worked on more than just the interior materials and workmanship, since a ride in the new 2010 Buick LaCrosse is much quieter than one in other Buicks of the last decade. Jalopnik is so impressed that they claim that “the interior is so quiet you can hold conversations at 100 MPH without even hearing the engine,” and Consumer Guide seconds that by calling the LaCrosse “impressively hushed.”

Conclusion

With ample room front and back, material and assembly quality well above its pay grade and a dynamically adjustable suspension, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse hits all the right marks in comfort and quality.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:More space, better gear, fewer annoyances, more quietMotor TrendStandard eight-way power driver’s seat offers plenty of adjustment rangeCars.comThe wood on these cars is quite impressiveJalopnik The 2010 Buick LaCrosse takes a huge step forward in terms of overall quality, and nearly every review surveyed by TheCarConnection.com praised Buick’s newfound attention to detail. Inside the passenger cabin of this five-passenger sedan drivers and passengers alike will be treated to a larger cabin that Motor Trend says offers “more space, better gear, [and] fewer annoyances.” The front seats are a huge hit with reviewers, and Jalopnik particularly loves the 2010 Buick LaCrosse CX’s “very, very cushy muppet-soft cloth interior.” Cars.com writes that “the standard eight-way power driver’s seat offers plenty of adjustment range,” although the “optional dual-pane moonroof…cuts headroom significantly.” Consumer Guide agrees that front-seat “headroom is tight for those much over six-foot tall,” and the story is the same in the rear, where “head room is marginal for six-footers.” With the Buick LaCrosse’s rear bench seat, Autoblog appreciates that the cushions are elevated “to give a theater seating effect, aiding visibility out the front.” Unfortunately, the overall dimensions in the rear aren’t entirely accommodating, as Consumer Guide warns that “knee room is limited behind taller front-seat occupants.” The materials and build quality of the Buick LaCrosse are somewhat less controversial, and most reviewers give the LaCrosse’s interior a thumbs-up. Consumer Guide feels that the “handsome cabin is finished in rich, well-textured materials with apparently careful assembly.” Jalopnik partially agrees; on the one hand, they argue that “the wood on these cars is quite impressive or, rather, we should say fake wood,” as they write that “magnification may be necessary to confirm the screen-printing.” On the downside, Jalopnik also says that “material choice[s] are occasionally mediocre, with the dreaded GM flat gray and beige plastic making an unexpected appearance.” Overall, however, the materials are a decided step up from the 2009 Buick LaCrosse lineup. Buick engineers apparently worked on more than just the interior materials and workmanship, since a ride in the new 2010 Buick LaCrosse is much quieter than one in other Buicks of the last decade. Jalopnik is so impressed that they claim that “the interior is so quiet you can hold conversations at 100 MPH without even hearing the engine,” and Consumer Guide seconds that by calling the LaCrosse “impressively hushed.” ConclusionWith ample room front and back, material and assembly quality well above its pay grade and a dynamically adjustable suspension, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse hits all the right marks in comfort and quality. 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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