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 .