2017 Buick LaCrosse Outguns Volvo S90 In Recent Comparison
Sponsored Links
It’s almost a shame the market has turned towards crossovers and utility vehicles because so many buyers are missing out on some of the best sedans automakers have ever made.
That’s particularly true in the luxury realm. And two brands that have risen from the ashes are better than ever. Those would be Buick and Volvo.
Business Insider decided to take the two marques, which had fallen from glory, and see how the latest sedan offerings would do. The Volvo S90 is priced to play with the Germans, while Buick falls a tier lower. But, that’s not to say it isn’t worthy. In fact, the review found the 2017 Buick LaCrosse punched well above its weight.
The review commended Buick for its buttoned-down approach to driving dynamics, some of the best infotainment in the business and stately good looks inside and out.
But the Volvo brought the goods. Its niche approach to luxury will appeal to many buyers, but in the end, the Buick was deemed a winner, especially when seeing its goods came at $16,000 less than the Volvo.
In many ways, the Volvo is a better car. More special, increasingly more elegant. But, there’s no denying Buick brought its A-game with the 2017 LaCrosse. We found that out precisely when we first drove it.
- Sweepstakes Of The Month: Win a 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible. Details here.
Sponsored Links
I think there should be another Lacrosse and ES comparison
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Mid-$60s is a lot of money for a “made in China” Volvo!
‘Made in China’ has no bearing on the selling price.
What does your statement even mean?
I feel like the “made in China” subject is just wayy to touchy for people. Like look at the Envision and see how many has it already sold! If the built quality and fit and finish are good then there shouldn’t be any problems with it. Or at least wait until 1-2 model year and see if people are having problems
It means that shopped against precision built German cars like Audi, BMW and Mercedes, a buyer spending that much money may have concerns about the quality of a Chinese built vehicle. For the most part, quality is not yet a word closely associated with China. Fair or not, there are perceptions. I have heard many say they would not buy a Buick Envision, although I have looked those over and they look very good.
But because of that and since some German automakers does have factories here in US wouldn’t they think of the same?
Sure it does. Name any top premium brands that are Chinese?
And there has been a paradigm shift… people are tired of China. Time to bring home manufacturer and know-how to America.
Volvo is built with the Chinese market in mind thus the S90 relying on Buick styling: Modified waterfall grill, 2010-styled C-pillar, the Regal like stance.
I like the S90 A LOT but would probably opt for Regal if it came with Ann Insignia like lifeback
The Lacrisse is a much better car than many realize.
Maybe Donald Trump should get himself a Buick instead of a Presidential Cadillac.
Cant wait to January 20th. 2016 was a great year with Brexit and Trump shaming career politicians. The only people that are whining are the left-wingers. But the more they whine, the more I feel blessed.
Buick has some good people working at the division . It shows that with just a little more effort by GM their luxury cars can stand toe-toe with the Swedes .
Even though the Volvo is built in China it’s the designers and executives in Buick that are responsible for what we see coming from them . The Encore is hot , the Envision is actually a nicely appointed SUV and the LaCrosse is about the best car in quit sometime . It will sell more than the S90 and Buick has priced it at just the right spot to compete with others in its segment .
just make the Lacrosse into a utility vehicle or wagon….the Encore and Envison are ugly Chinese peaces of junk and I sure as hell wouldn’t spend $40.000+ dollars on a Chinese made vehicle.
Except encore is not made in China? It’s from Korea.
they are foolish people who speak ill of China. and who have not before seen in Volvo volvo s90, or I’ll put one video. we are honest. GM has no product that would be as good as in the Volvo S90. higher cost, higher quality, higher technology and everything else. many GM enthusiasts simply can not understand and do not understand. They do not understand why pay so much mb. dumb and blind people.
Chinese put great value Volvo. they have serious plans. the new strategy. is one of the best or nothing.