The 2011 Buick LaCrosse lands somewhere between the mainstream and serious luxury brands—in the nowhere land occupied by vehicles like the Nissan Maxima and Saab 9-5.
The Maxima has more of a performance emphasis, and it's slightly smaller inside than the LaCrosse, but it appeals to some of the same crowd that wants a stylish large sedan that's sportier if not high-performance.
The Saab 9-5 has been redesigned this past year and is especially stylish and sleek; its interior appointments also look top-tier.
The Acura TL and Lexus ES are true luxury sedans, though they're both front-wheel drive and have more of an emphasis on comfort—though the TL is available with all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual and as such is more of a driver's car.
And for those who want more of a traditional large luxury sedan, the Hyundai Genesis might appeal; it has rear-wheel drive and a choice of V-6 or V-8 engines and is an especially strong value.
The Infiniti M sits a bit further up-market than the LaCrosse, but offers a level of equipment that's quite comparable in the V-6 models.
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The 2011 Buick LaCrosse hits new levels of style, sophistication, and driving engagement without alienating the brand's comfort-oriented customer base. |
If the bold exterior is to your liking, the 2011 Acura TL is a solid luxury value—and the SH-AWD has true sport-sedan chops. |
If you can do without a luxury logo, the 2011 Hyundai Genesis provides performance, features, and comfort—including impressive detailing—to match premium-brand sedans costing much more. |
The 2011 Infiniti M pairs beauty with a beastly V-8 engine—and at last, Infiniti makes its marque in a class full of winners. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $27,130 | $35,305 | $33,000 | N/A |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 16 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | |||
| Gas L4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | N/A |
| EPA Class | |||
| Mid-Size | Mid-Size | Large car | N/A |
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| 4-Door Sedan CX | 4-Door Sedan 2WD | 4-Door Sedan V6 | N/A |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | N/A |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | N/A |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | N/A |
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