Community Question: What Do You Want To See From The Upcoming 2017 Buick LaCrosse?

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• 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.