Buick is getting ready to unveil its 2017 LaCrosse at the upcoming 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show this November, meaning that we’ll get to feast our eyes on Buick’s all-new full-size sedan in less than a month. But before we get the official scoop on the third generation of Buick’s largest sedan (at least for now), we wanted to ask you what you wanted to see from the vehicle.
Talk to us in the comments section below on the things you are hoping for from the 2017 LaCrosse.
Further reading: our expectations of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse.
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I’m seeing what I want to see. It’s a nice big Buick
I see plenty of Schadenfreude!
Sorry I just wanted to use that word,
It will be a very competent car that will build upon what we already had. Will it be a Audi killer? Maybe in some ways but not in others as it is a car meant to be something to three and now four markets. It has the German Roots of Opel. The American class of Buick and The Buick expectations of China. Now add to this a new challenge to appeal to the Australian market.
I think you will find a car with very Euro drive and ride traits but with a good dose of American interior presents with lot of technology. The quality will be a little better than Chevy but a little less than the coming Cadillac’s.
I would expect a V6 standard and Turbo 4 base. We may get a TT V6 at some point. Also expect AWD in a form of a good Haldex vectoring system.
This will be a great car to challenge Lexus and even the New Lincoln.
But wait there’s more to come at Buick as this is only the first of many new models we will see. Don’t expect that this is it as we have many changes coming that will be reflected in the Buick and Opel lines. Some are ones you did not expect.
Surely, they have fixed the over revving AWD by now and perhaps improved the actual MPG underreporting. I haven’t driven one since I purchased my 2012. Everything else about the 2012 has been very satisfying and enjoyable. If there is one thing I would pay attention to in purchasing a new Lacrosse is the removal or remediation of the horrible blind spot of the A pillar and right door mirror. Thank God I haven’t run over a pedestrian stepping into a crosswalk yet!
This A pillar and mirror is a common issue I find on many newer GM models across the line… and because of how thick this pillar is with the mirror in the way, it’s a front blind spot! I could have ran over people several times in the past because they are simply hiding behind it. (Yes, I did stop at the last moment and no one ever got hurt, but I did get bad looks… and that birdie at times!) I agree with you VetteDriver quite nicely on this!
How exciting performance? Very much missing from current LaCrosse.
304 horsepower not exciting enough for you? Please tell me about your driving experiences, what specifically do you feel they could be doing better? I own a 2015 Lacrosse, and have been extremely impressed with the performance. It’s a big front-wheel drive luxury sedan. The goal here is a quiet smooth ride, and it happens to be pretty fast and holds the road better than anything I’ve owned to date. I’m pretty sure that I drive my car closer to its limits than 99% of Lacrosse owners out there. I’m betting if they offered a GS model, that it would sell terribly. Realistically, this isn’t a car that is going to be shopped by anyone with “exciting performance” as their number one criteria. I can’t say that it’s a bad thing, there are plenty of offerings within the GM umbrella aimed at performace. I don’t drive the Autobahn, and what a car can do at Nuremberg is irrelevant. Tell me how it rides on the turnpike, and I’m interested.
Right on Chris. I own a 2013 Cadillac ATS (bought new before driving) but found it to be too much BMW-illac, with a too firm ride. At 80, I’m in for a smaller than Large Buick and am looking forward to seeing the new Regal and Verano for real, as early fotos very attractive. Specs, yet to appear for all 3. I’m in, goodbye Cadillac, hello Buick!
Hopefully it will be at least as long as the Lucerne was and have a full back seat.
I miss the Lucerne and wish they would have at least tried to keep the Lacrosse mid sizer and the wonderfully full size Lucerne.
Less chrome, and discontinue the ” Buick vent holes”
I agree about the chrome. It makes the axe look a little outdated and cheap. The portholes are one of my favorite things about Buicks- old and new.
Please keep the e-assist option available, or improve the availability of high-mpg choices. I want an American alternative to the Avalon Hybrid.
I’d really like to see… a better picture of it.
Who are the pinheads downvoting this comment?!?
Am the owner of a 2012 Lacrosse FWD Prem III and am impressed with this vehicle today as I was when I pulled it off the showroom lot brand new. I have to agree with VetteDriver on the blind spots not only in the front, but with the rear when backing up even with the backup camera. Can’t relate to the situations regarding AWD or MPG. But would like to understand more about the new E2XX platform first. I have the Hi-Per struts on my vehicle and it gives a superb ride as well as agility even when having to make a sudden stop. The trunk space could be a bit larger, although adequate for me being solo when traveling. Will be at the LA Auto Show and look forward to seeing the 2017 and learning more about it.
Would like to see a bit of the Avenir ‘s design on the exterior and interior . I do like the pics I’ve seen of the new front grill and I agree with Ron though its time to give the portholes a rest . Also building on the new platform lets hope its revolutionary and not just an evolution of the current car . And then maybe something better than the corporate 3.6 that is in a chunk of GM cars these days .
Its going to be a tough market with consumers that love their SUV’s .
The pillar on the present car is a dangerous blind spot.I didn’t buy this car for that reason and also make it a real large car the size of the Lucerne. Buick must build the avenir. That would bring me back into the Buick fold.
We had a loan car, from our GM Dealer recently…a Buick Enclave. We both felt the size almost overwhelming, but were impressed with the detailing of the leather interior…one of our friends said, it must be the 22st Century version, of the Chevy and GMC Vans, lined with shag carpet and leather
An optional 360 hp v6
For all those who are upset with the large roof pillars it should be addressed. The present car is one of the oldest platforms in the GM fleet and has not been addressed with the new lighter high strength steel and that is why the pillars are so thick.
If you note most of the new cars have smaller and thinner pillars because they are now high strength steel that is stronger and lighter than the present car. It should not be an issue in the future car.
Even the C pillar has been addressed as the rear doors go into them and have an additional window there to cut down the thickness of the pillar similar to the coming Malibu.
As for this car forget it being a Avalon or Lucerne this is going to be a much more complete up to date FWD based luxury sedan. It will not be a floating boat and it will not carry a bench seat option. Buick is trying to make itself relevant to the majority of buyers in the market today .
This car should be lite and power should be more than enough to move it faster but yet get better MPG. Though based on the new Malibu it will be able to offer things not offered in the Chevy due to the price point.
While it may not be an A6 killer it should have a very American feel but yet perform much more like a good Euro sedan.
I expect the next Regal to be the VW CC/Audi Hunter. It has the size the should have the performance in the coming model to do it.
Watch for the test drives of the coming Malibu as they should be impressive. Then take what they find and take it a step higher and that is what the Lacrosse will provide.
When are we going to see the media test drive of the Malibu? I want to see some reviews of this soon!
I expect January. I saw some lead publications for Dec and they still did not have a story on the car. Chevy is just starting the media machine and I expect the first of the year?
GM has no convertible except the Camaro and Corvette.
I believe we are going to have the fun, of a sporty new convertible from Buick
Buick is offering a convertible this year!
I’m currently driving a 2015 Lacrosse Premium I, and mostly love it. This will most likely be my next car.
My biggest issue with the current Lacrosse is the trunk size, and judging by the shape of the new one, it appears to have been addressed. I’m very excited to see the return of the red white and blue tri-shield.
I would love to see the return of a front bench seat, but realistically I don’t expect it. beyond that, the biggest thing I want to see is a way to turn off the auto start-stop that I know is coming -even if I have to do it manually every time I drive. Keep the CD slot, and fog lights, and speed up the intolerably slow Intellilink. Also, an interesting selection of interior and exterior colors (and stop charging extra for everything but white!!)
I am a happy owner of a 2011 CXS . In addition to narrower “C” pillars, a front/back adjustable seat neck support. a larger rear trunk, better speed-adjusted/selectable steering resistance and more Internet connection options with improved voice recognition and auto-map updates would be nice. A hybrid option is another feature on my “wish list”.
I would like to see a lacrosse with a performance AWD and powerful v6 system that can match the ford taurus sho the charger r/t please put sme power in the car is what Iam trying to say
To be honest I would rather see them match Audi than Ford at this price point. The AWD the have is already a better system they just need the engine.
I’m sorry Scott, but if you think the Haldex system is better than the “true” Audi Quattro (A4 and above), you are farther from reality than GM is from making space ships.
But my statement was directed at the Ford.
Audi has one of the best and it goes without saying.
Also note Haldex also has a competitive system too but not yet in a Buick. They do make different levels and that is why companies like Prodrive go to them for Rally set up’s.
As for GM making space ships it has already been done. GM has contributed to the space program in many different ways over the years. Also do not forget their ownership at one time in Hughes Aerospace.
They even worked with Boeing on the Moon buggy too. It has a cool AWD system as well as AWS.
I know what you meant and now I hope you know what I meant too. LOL!
As the owner of a 2015 Lacrosse Leather Group FWD that listed for $40,650..I would like to see nicer wheels (chrome..or something more aesthetically appealing than what’s on there now), heated steering wheel, cooled seats, more driver leg room, power telescoping wheel, and power folding mirrors would be nice. Also, on a safety note, I would echo what has already been said about the A and C pillars of the vehicle, they need to become slimmer for more visibility. Especially the A pillars, as driving on a curvy road is hazardous, due to the huge blind spot in the front. Those all could be improved.
Big picture though, I think the Lacrosse needs to become a better value for the money, both in terms of content and lease program. What I mean by this is, I am aware that I could have gotten cooled seats and a heated wheel if I went up to a Premium I trim, but it was an extra $2500 plus. Cooled seats in the Lucerne were a $650 option, and a heated steering wheel was standard in the 2013 Regal that I had that cost more than $6,000 less than the Lacrosse. The heated wheel is also standard in the leather groups for the Encore and Verano, which are much less expensive cars than the Lacrosse. I think that it is hard to justify spending $45k on a Lacrosse to get ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel and a rear sunshade, that otherwise is aesthetically and mechanically the same car as what I have! At least with the Lucerne when you went up to the Super you got a different powerplant (V8 Northstar engine) and many aesthetic differences from a CXL, like beautiful chrome wheels and a full wood steering wheel, and suede seat inserts.
I hope that Buick takes pages out of the Lucerne and Park Avenue even in terms of striking appearance and balancing modern and useful technology with Buick luxury and style.
-Robert
I agree with you on the value for the money. I have the Premium I package with the heated wheel and ventilated seats. I was pretty pleased, until I found out that not only does my co-workers 2012 Kia have those features, but she has heated rear seats too. Also, as you have mentioned, my car stickered at over $44k, yet it looks identical to the base model that costs $10k less. The only visual difference, if you have an eagle eye, is that the base model doesn’t have turn signals in the mirrors (unless you get close enough to look inside and see the cloth seat inserts). Also, I think that the Driver Confidence Package I should be standard on the Premium trim. The HID headlamps are a must on the Premium, and LED running lamps should be standard across the board. If they are an option on the Cruze, they should be standard on any and every Buick. On a final note, I tried to spec out an XTS as comparable to my car as possible, and it was another $10k more! At least in the days of the Deville/DTS, you were getting a V8 for the extra money over a Park Avenue/Lucerne.
I’d like to see the option of an advanced AWD system, with an orientation towards performance. Also the option of a TTV6, a world class interior (enough to rival that of Hyundai’s Genesis and Kia’s K900 at least), a larger trunk and, most importantly, attractive styling! The Avenir really gave the Buick brand a lot to look forward to! Hopefully, they’ll wisely implement the elements that made it worthwhile!
I’m really looking forward to the upcoming LaCrosse!
Be warned that this car will be much more car than the present but the cost will go up. You get what you pay for and if you want better and more it will add to the cost.
Also the Lacrosse needs to fill the gap between the Chevy and Cadillac without stepping on wither.
Not trying to rain on ones parade but you can see it coming. It will not be a big jump but a jump in an already expensive market.
3 words: Big, beautiful, and comfortable.
With the Cadillac XTS on the way out, the upcoming Buick Lacrosse should be the largest, most comfortable car outside of a Cadillac or possible Avenir. When it comes to Buicks, high performance is the last on my mind. It’s all about personal comfort or “old school luxury”.
The spied cars under the camo reveal a ho-hum boring shape. –Sure would like to see something innovative, fresh, and aesthetically pleasing. Maybe when the camo comes off, the new style will surprise. The blinkers under the camo looked teeny tiny and hardly there. Hope the seats are comfortable. Most newer cars have a “thin sheet of foam over a hard piece of plywood feel,” in the name of “sportiness.” If you’re going to continue to have the name of Buick mean smooth ride, affordable luxury, and classy style and continue to appeal to boomers, add a sumptuous comfortable seat, akin to what Park Avenues used to have. I for one would opt for a high quality velvet seat than some cheap leather touches. Miss the comfort and head roominess and leg roominess and appointments of Buicks of years past.
To change the focus of this discussion: 1. Buick as well as well as GM in general need to eliminate the over abundance of black cloth and leather seats. Other seat colors are lacking in lighter colors. 2. Any vehicle that has a heated seats should have a heated steering wheel. The GMC Terrain high end Denali does not have a heated steering wheel. 3. AWD should have a off and on control feature. 4. Please stop pushing stop & go technology to save gasoline. To mitigate this technology at least have an off/on option control. 5. The lowering of spoiler air dams seems to be the trend in favor of aerodynamics. The engineers apparently have no experience driving through snow and frozen rutts, or near high curbs and concrete parking stops.
I’d like to see GM ditch all these front wheel drive platforms-well maybe the cheap cars can keep them. I think the mid price and above cars should have rwd standard and awd optional for those that need the extra traction for slippery road conditions. I’m not saying that fwd cars can’t be good, it’s just that rwd cars can be better. I live in the AZ mountains, no way in H am I buying a fwd or even an awd car.
After 100,000+ miles in my 2012 Lacrosse Prem I, I still like the car. Reviewing comments in regard to what would I like to see in this new 2017?
1. Better visibility/less pillar blind spots all the way around
2. Improved head rest comfort. I’m not sure if they are too tall, too far forward or what, but I find them in the way.
P.S. When can I have more knee room! 6’1
Hopefully they shave a few inches off the top of the bulbous front end.
I have owned four Cadillacs and am ready for another car, but am very upset that Cadillac has gotten away from its roots as a large, plush car. Instead, they decided to become a BMW or Audi impersonator. If that is the kind of car you want, Cadillac is doing a fairly good job of hitting that mark and you should give them a look. But after twenty years as a Cadillac owner, I am looking at Hyundai Genesis, Mercedes E350, Lexus ES350 and now the 2017 Buick LaCrosse. As the current owner of three US-made GM cars, I really hope that Buick is turning out a large, quiet, plush car that I can be happy about owning as a successor to my Cadillac DTS. lf the Buick LaCrosse ends up being another luxury sports sedan with a firm, sporty ride and sports car seats, I am going to have to look overseas, something I truly hate to do. I just wish Cadillac hadn’t decided to turn its back on its clientele. I did not have a problem with Cadillac adding some sporty cars like the CTS, but they could at least keep a decent, large plush sedan. I know some folks would say to look at the CT6, but even that is simply a BMW 700 series clone, not a quiet, plush car like its Deville ancestry.