The Buick Lacrosse is a mid-size luxury sedan known for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and impressive technology features. It offers excellent handling and a powerful engine, making it a popular choice among luxury car buyers.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
5001 mm 196.89 in.
Width
1857 mm 73.11 in.
Height
1504 mm 59.21 in.
Wheelbase
2837 mm 111.69 in.
Front Track
1567 mm 61.69 in.
Rear Track
1575 mm 62.01 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.75 m 38.55 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The LaCrosse is a petrol (gasoline) car with a fuel consumption of 13.1 l/100 km in the city and 8.4 l/100 km on the highway, which is equivalent to 17.96 US mpg and 28 US mpg respectively.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
13.1 l/100 km 17.96 US mpg 21.56 UK mpg 7.63 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg 33.63 UK mpg 11.9 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The LaCrosse is equipped with a 304 HP, 3.6L V6 engine with direct fuel injection and dual overhead camshafts with continuously variable valve timing. The front-wheel drive vehicle uses a 6-speed automatic transmission and features independent front and rear suspensions. The engine has a displacement of 3564 cm3 (217.5 cu. in.) and a compression ratio of 11.5:1. It has a front, transverse powertrain architecture and a fuel injection system of direct injection.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
304 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
85.3 Hp/l
Torque
358 Nm @ 5300 rpm. 264.05 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
LFX
Engine Displacement
3564 cm3 217.49 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke
85.6 mm 3.37 in.
Compression Ratio
11.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Direct injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, CVVT
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 l 6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-30 / GM dexos1 0W-30 / GM dexos1 (<-29 °C)
Coolant
9.4 l 9.93 US qt | 8.27 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
6 gears, automatic transmission Hydra-Matic
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Brakes
The car specs indicate a well-equipped vehicle with ventilated disc brakes all around, electric power steering, and standard ABS. The tire sizes suggest a comfortable ride and adequate grip.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 321x30 mm
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs, 315x23 mm
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tires Size
235/50 R17; 235/50 R18
Weight & Capacity
The Buick LaCrosse is a mid-size luxury sedan with a curb weight of 1767 kg (3895.57 lbs) and a maximum trunk boot space of 376 l (13.28 cu. ft.). It has a fuel tank capacity of 70.5 l (18.62 US gal | 15.51 UK gal) and a permitted trailer load with brakes of 454 kg (1000.9 lbs) at 12% gradient.
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Weight To Power Ratio
5.8 kg/Hp, 172 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
4.9 kg/Nm, 202.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1767 kg 3895.57 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
376 l 13.28 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70.5 l 18.62 US gal | 15.51 UK gal
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
454 kg 1000.9 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Buick - LaCrosse II (facelift 2014)
The fuel efficiency varies depending on the model year and engine size, but it typically ranges from 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
The Lacrosse comes standard with many features, including a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera.
The Lacrosse has 17.3 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk, making it suitable for carrying groceries or luggage.
The LaCrosse has an estimated EPA rating of up to 20 MPG city, 30 MPG highway, and 23 MPG combined.
The LaCrosse is available with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine or a 3.6L V6 engine.
The LaCrosse offers a range of safety features, including forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring.
The LaCrosse gets 17.96 US miles per gallon in the city.
The LaCrosse has a fuel consumption of 28 US miles per gallon on the highway.
The LaCrosse uses petrol (gasoline).
The engine layout is front, transverse.
The engine displacement is 3564 cm3 (217.5 cu. in.).
It has a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The vehicle has ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear axles.
The vehicle features an electric power steering system for ease of maneuvering.
The vehicle comes with 235/50 R17 tires on the front and 235/50 R18 tires on the rear.
Up to 28 mpg highway and 20 mpg city
Yes, on certain trim levels
Up to 1,000 lbs
The weight-to-power ratio is 5.8 kg/Hp, 172 Hp/tonne.
The weight-to-torque ratio is 4.9 kg/Nm, 202.6 Nm/tonne.
The maximum permitted trailer load with brakes is 454 kg (1000.9 lbs) at 12% gradient.
