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2010 Buick LaCrosse Safety Review

September 8, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Not yet tested
NHTSA

Not yet tested
IIHS

Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes are standard
Cars.com

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse arrives on dealer lots in 2009 with a full complement of safety features. As Buick aims to bring the average age of its buyers down into the 40-50-year-old range it will likely promote its safety features even heavier, as this demographic tends to still have kids around the house—usually of driving age.

Like most 2010 models, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse has not yet been crash tested by either the NHTSA or the IIHS, but Buick’s history in crash tests is comforting. The outgoing 2009 LaCrosse, for example, earned perfect five star front impact ratings, although it did suffer from a mediocre three star driver side impact rating. Stay tuned to TheCarConnection.com for the latest updates on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse as it undergoes the full battery of crash tests at both agencies.

Crash-test ratings may not be available yet for the latest Buick sedan, but the safety features list has been heavily pushed by Buick. As Cars.com points out, “four-wheel-disc antilock brakes are standard” on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, and other standard features include “an electronic stability system and six airbags.” Unlike some competing models, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse doesn’t offer all of its safety equipment as standard fare; backseat side airbags are an optional feature, and when added they bring the total number of airbags inside the big Buick to eight.

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse doesn’t suffer from any major deficiencies in terms of sightlines. Consumer Guide reviewers write that “visibility is generally good in all directions” from the LaCrosse’s driver seat. For those who are particularly concerned about visibility, Cars.com notes that “a blind-spot warning system and adaptive cornering headlights, which automatically swivel a few degrees to illuminate upcoming curves when you turn the steering wheel, are optional.”

Conclusion

Though the 2010 Buick LaCrosse hasn’t yet undergone official crash-testing, the wide range of standard airbags and safety equipment—plus optional rear-passenger thorax airbags—make for an impressive package.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Not yet testedNHTSANot yet testedIIHSFour-wheel-disc antilock brakes are standardCars.com The 2010 Buick LaCrosse arrives on dealer lots in 2009 with a full complement of safety features. As Buick aims to bring the average age of its buyers down into the 40-50-year-old range it will likely promote its safety features even heavier, as this demographic tends to still have kids around the house—usually of driving age. Like most 2010 models, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse has not yet been crash tested by either the NHTSA or the IIHS, but Buick’s history in crash tests is comforting. The outgoing 2009 LaCrosse, for example, earned perfect five star front impact ratings, although it did suffer from a mediocre three star driver side impact rating. Stay tuned to TheCarConnection.com for the latest updates on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse as it undergoes the full battery of crash tests at both agencies. Crash-test ratings may not be available yet for the latest Buick sedan, but the safety features list has been heavily pushed by Buick. As Cars.com points out, “four-wheel-disc antilock brakes are standard” on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, and other standard features include “an electronic stability system and six airbags.” Unlike some competing models, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse doesn’t offer all of its safety equipment as standard fare; backseat side airbags are an optional feature, and when added they bring the total number of airbags inside the big Buick to eight. The 2010 Buick LaCrosse doesn’t suffer from any major deficiencies in terms of sightlines. Consumer Guide reviewers write that “visibility is generally good in all directions” from the LaCrosse’s driver seat. For those who are particularly concerned about visibility, Cars.com notes that “a blind-spot warning system and adaptive cornering headlights, which automatically swivel a few degrees to illuminate upcoming curves when you turn the steering wheel, are optional.” ConclusionThough the 2010 Buick LaCrosse hasn’t yet undergone official crash-testing, the wide range of standard airbags and safety equipment—plus optional rear-passenger thorax airbags—make for an impressive package. 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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