RPO Central: GM Releases 2012 Buick LaCrosse Info, Trim Levels Be Gone Edition
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The General has published the RPO codes for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse — and the changes are pretty much as we expected… and then some.
For starters, the CX, CXL, and CXS trim levels are (finally) gone, as are their accompanying badges. The Midnight Blue Metallic and Red Jewel Tintcoat exterior colors are also out, as is the single-zone automatic climate control, monochrome driver information display, 17-inch steelies with wheel covers, dual exhaust with turned-down tips, and the 2.4 liter ECOTEC LAF and 3.6 liter LLT engines, among other deletions.
Most notable new features include a leather package that includes 8-way front passenger power chair and heated front seats, IntelliLink infotainment, eAssist powertrain, and the LFX 3.6 liter V6 (horsepower and torque are still to be determined). Moreover, the Comfort and Convenience package #1 now includes new content such as MP3 playback capability, inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, driver 4-way power lumbar seat adjustment, remote vehicle starter system, and Universal Home Remote.
Overall, the most notable change is the removal of the CX, CXL, and CXS trim levels — as was promised before by several GM executives. The LaCrosse will now offer several options rather than independent trim levels, putting the Tri-Shield’s (currently) flagship sedan in line with true luxury automobiles from the competition (read: Lexus).
It will be interesting too see how Buick will market the 2012 LaCrosse, given its increased feature set and content levels. What’s interesting, however, is the fact that the 2012 Regal didn’t get the trim level-be-gone treatment. What’s up with that? Here are the RPOs straight from GM:
Deletions
- (GAP) Midnight Blue Metallic, exterior color
- (GAQ) Red Jewel Tintcoat exterior color
- (C68) Air conditioning, single-zone automatic climate control
- (UYZ) Audio system, AM/FM/XM stereo, single CD/DVD player with 2GB flash memory and MP3 playback
- (UDC) Display, driver instrument information enhanced, one color
- (S6B) LPO, Peripheral Device Interface Module (PDIM) (dealer-installed)
- CXL and CXS badges
- (PYX) Wheels, 17″ (43.2 cm) high vent steel with flush cover
- (F82) Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio
- (LAF) Engine, 2.4L DOHC, 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing)
- (LLT) Engine, 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 with SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection), DOHC
- (MH7) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control, tap up/tap down
- Exhaust, dual stainless-steel with hidden turned down tips
New Features
- (PCP) Leather Package, includes (AG2) Front passenger 8-way power seat adjuster, (KA1) heated driver and passenger front seat, leather-appointed seats, (T3U) front halogen fog lamps with projector technology, and (DLL) outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators and ground illumination
- (PCQ) Sport Package, includes (Q52) 18″ (45.7 cm) chrome-plated wheels, (QKE) P235/50R18 V-rated all-season blackwall tires and (GNB) HiPer Strut front suspension
- (UP9) Bluetooth for phone and music, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system, Smartphone, and HMI (Human Machine Interface)
- (LFX) Engine, 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 VVT with E85 capability (TBD hp and lb-ft of torque)
- (LUK) Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder DI (Direct Injection), 4-cylinder with eAssist technology, includes (MHH) 6-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission, (FXJ) 2.64 final drive ratio axle, (KY2) 120 amp alternator, (TM7) heavy-duty 438 cold-cranking amp battery, (NWM) single-outlet hidden exhaust, (J60) 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, (Q05) 17″ machined alloy wheels with (RAF) P235/50R17 all-season low rolling resistance tires, (T43) rear body-color spoiler, (VRI) front lower active grille shutters and underbody aero panels (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft of torque [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm)
- (MHH) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, includes Driver Shift Control, tap up/tap down, hybrid (eAssist)
- (VRI) Shutters, front lower grille, active (eAssist)
- (RAF) Tires, P235/50R17 all-season, blackwall (eAssist)
- (KY2) Alternator, 120 amps (eAssist)
- (FXJ) Axle, 2.64 final drive ratio (eAssist)
- (TM7) Battery, 60AH, maintenance free with rundown protection, heavy-duty 438 cold-cranking amps (eAssist)
- (J60) Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with Brake Assist (eAssist)
- (NWN) Exhaust, single-outlet stainless-steel with hidden turned down tip (eAssist)
- Theft-deterrent system, immobilizer, vehicle, PASS-Key III
Changes
- New 1SB Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year base CX model
- New 1SD Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year CX model with (PDD) Comfort and Convenience Package #1
- New 1SL Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year base CXL (FWD/AWD) models
- New 1SN Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year CXL (FWD/AWD) models with (PCM) Comfort and Convenience Package #2
- New 1SP Equipment Groups replace 2011 Model Year CXL (FWD/AWD) models with (PCM) Comfort and Convenience Package #2 and (PCK) Luxury Package
- New 1SR Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year base CXS model
- New 1ST Equipment Group replaces 2011 Model Year CXS model with (UYS) Audio system with navigation, (PCI) Driver Confidence Package and (PCZ) Touring Package
- (PDD) Comfort and Convenience Package #1 now contains new content. Package includes MP3 playback capability, (DD8) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror, APG) driver 4-way power lumbar seat adjuster, (BTV) remote vehicle starter system and (UG1) Universal Home Remote
- (DA5) Armrest, rear center with 2 integral cup holders no longer includes rear seat pass-through
- No RPO Code Body-color door handles with chrome strips are now RPO Code (D7B)
- (T96) Fog lamps, front halogen with projector technology are now RPO Code (T3U)
- (TT4) Headlamps, halogen composite with Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass feature are now RPO Code (T4A)
- (TT2) Headlamps, high-intensity discharge (HID), Xenon projector lamps with Adaptive Forward Lighting are now RPO Code (T4F)
- (Q04) Wheels, 17″ (43.2 cm) machined alloy are now RPO Code (Q05)
- No RPO Exhaust, dual-outlet stainless-steel with bright tips integrated in fascia is now RPO Code (MWN) and is included with (LFX) 3.6L E85 capable V6 engine
- Air filtration system no longer contains RPO code
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