Despite automakers scrambling to stuff dealer lots with crossovers of any and every size, the sedan is not dead. In fact, the middle-ground of luxury is more competitive than ever, and the 2017 Buick LaCrosse looks to be a segment leader in this respect.
Autoline invited Jeff Yannsens, chief engineer of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, to explain how his team achieved the goal of engineering a segment leading car. Foremost, it starts with building it from the ground up.
The 2017 LaCrosse starts on GM’s latest E2XX platform, supporting front- and all-wheel drive applications. It’s lighter, leaner and docile than Epsilon ever was. Capitalizing on Buick’s competitive advantage of a quiet ride was also emphasized. The 3.6-liter LGX V6 was designed and engineered from the start to be compatible with stop-start technology, meaning its integration was never an afterthought.
It’s these kinds of attributes that can turn a vehicle from half baked, to well done. We’ll be driving the 2017 Buick LaCrosse in a couple of weeks, and look forward to reporting on how Buick has done.
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I honestly believe this car is going to sell very well. It looks good in and out, its priced right and it offers a alternative to those ugly crossovers which not EVERYONE wants. I might be in that market for this car myself when my current lease is up.
I think this car just may compete with the CT6 . I can hear the thumbs down voting , but I had a chance to see the Buick in the flesh and it is by far the best sculpted Buick in years . For folks that don’t like Cadillacs A&S styling , the LaCrosse might fit the bill .
When will we see articles based on the Hybrid LaCrosse, which is identical to the Hybrid Malibu?
is it possible that the next Lacrosse could be a sleek CUVs that won’t look fat stubby and ugly ??
Sleek SUV is going to be new 2018 Enclave. It is supposed to get this new updated Buick design language, first seen on this 2017 LaCrosse.
A lot of interesting info in the interview, thanks for posting it here.
The 2016 LaCrosse was a high priced Impala, the 2017 a low priced Caddillac. Two weeks ago I ordered a 2017 LaCrosse, can’t wait to get it.