2021 Buick LaCrosse Gets More Refined Than Ever
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General Motors recently unveiled a comprehensive update to Buick’s sedan portfolio in China, the main highlights of which were the debut of the refreshed 2021 Regal GS, the addition of the Verano GS and the upcoming Excelle GT Mild Hybrid. However, with that announcement, the company also announced the launch of the 2021 Buick LaCrosse, which has just hit dealerships with new features and a higher level of refinement.
2021 Buick LaCrosse Avenir
Notably, 2021 is the second model year of the third-generation, facelifted LaCrosse which never made it to North America. As such, the 2021 Buick LaCrosse maintains the same design that debuted last year, but receives notable configuration and equipment improvements, reinforcing its position as the brand’s flagship sedan in its largest volume market.
Inside, both the standard 2021 LaCrosse and LaCrosse Avenir include a seat redesign that improves comfort and increases the spaciousness of the second row. This was achieved thanks to the fact that SAIC-GM sculpted into the rear seatbacks, while completely reshaping the rear bench to give it a more ergonomic shape. According to the automaker, the cabin benefits from richer materials and a higher level of craftsmanship.
In addition, the latest iteration of the Buick LaCrosse incorporates an expanded panoramic roof and a nanometer-grade PM2.5 air filter as standard equipment. This combines with dual-zone automatic climate control as well as new ‘AQS’ negative ion air purification and air quality control systems.
Mechanically, all versions of the 2021 Buick LaCrosse continue to be powered by the turbocharged 2.0L LSY four-cylinder engine, producing 233 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated exclusively to the GM 9-speed automatic transmission, by far the most widely used powertrain combination by GM in China.
The 2021 Buick LaCrosse is now available in dealerships and official online stores that the Tri-Shield brand operates in the Chinese market, the only one in which the sedan is sold. With improvements for the new model year, the LaCrosse seeks to continue to lead the full-size sedan segment in the world’s largest automotive market. The starting prices are as follows:
- LaCrosse: 229,800 CNY (about $32,180 USD at the current exchange rate)
- LaCrosse Avenir: 289,800 CNY ($40,580 USD)
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A lot of sentiment for a car no one was buying.
I loved my 2000 LeSabre which had just about every option save leather seats and would have bought a LaCrosse if they continued making them as a choice along with an MCE Impala for 2022 or 2023. But now that they have made Buick into a cute ute only brand and dropped all full sized sedans I lost all interest in this company! Even my 81 year old mother was upset when she heard this travesty on the news that they were dropping most of their cars including the Cruze which she currently owns a 2016 LT. GM will continue to lose market share and shrink even more in the coming years on the path Barra has chosen. But that’s okay because she will continue making her millions in profit sharing so she doesn’t care one bit!
I have a 2010 Buick lacrosse also. Beautiful car, i bought it with 67000, now 167000 road miles. Need a new one for the road. Just don’t need to get in debt right now. Hopefully I’ll find one before i retired.
I have a 2007 Buick Lacrosse CXL. Nice pearl white with gray leather. Bought it from a 92 year old woman who was about to go into a nursing home. She bought it new and they babied that car. Only had 65k miles. 3.8l v6 pushrod motor. I have 98k on it and still drives like new. Nice low end torque. Shifter is on the column which is a bit strange for a car. I got stopped by a cop cause a headlight was out. He asked me straight up if I had the 3.8l and we chatted for 5 minutes about the engine. He let me go with a warning. 🙂
Buicks have been in our family for generations.
We currently own 3, a 2013 Lacrosse, a 1995 Rivy & 1983 Rivy drop top
Unfortunately these may be our last Buicks we own.
After turning wrenches for 46 years exclusively on G.M. vehicles, I am fed up with the lack of regard G.M. shows it’s supporters.
I will be looking forward to leaving the trade as well as G.M.
I have a 2006 buick lucerne. Bought it with 62 thousand now has 153000. Only problem I had I put a transmission in it. After 3000 grand I’m driving it till the wheels fall off. My son getting ready to start driver I’ll just let him beat it up the rest of the way
Who is Megeebee? A crisis control robot for GM? I see reply after reply from Megeebee each time with a seriously sarcastic mono tone. People may not have all the facts Megeebee, but they are entitled to their opinion weather its right or wrong. Is it your goal to make sure you correct everyone? How many Lacrosse’s have you owned?
Own a 2011 Buick LaCrosse . Bought new. Was investigating buying a new lacrosse when I learned that the lacrosse was discontinued in US. This is a bad decision. The platform was good. They should have kept it affordable and keep it in US. Very dissatisfied. Next sedan would have been a Lacrosse 2020 or 2021 if it was available here. Will look elsewhere.
If you frequent this site then you should have known that the Lacrosse was being discontinued by Buick. You actually had ample time to look around for a new Lacrosse before the stock was depleted. I was able to find exactly what I wanted (a 2019 Satin Steel Lacrosse Avenir with the graphite and brown leather interior and the Driver Package) in the Fall of 2018 at another dealer in my state. My dealer got it for me and there you go! The last two generations of the Lacrosse were very nice. I owned a 2011, then a 2015, and now my 2019.
I’ve owed 7 Buick LaCrosses, each better each time. It is truly sad they are no longer available here in North America. I also have owned 4 Chevy Suburbans. When I want to drive and SUV, I’m not driven to a Buick. When I want to drive a sedan the LaCrosse was my choice. Now it is time to replace my 2017 LaCrosse and GM doesn’t have a model I want.
I have bought Buick’s for years and Love them. When the SUV got shoved through my throat. I was done. I still have a 2020 LaCrosse, but thinking about a new one. I will not buy an SUV!! Hate them, I like dependability and style. I am not a soccor mom. I have loved everyone of my Buicks. and the great ride. Guess I’ll find a real car somewhere elsel and I am not the only one I talk to. We need choices. I also have a GMC truck and also silverado truck. No need for a SUV. Thank you. Go back a few years and you will sell more vechiles. I walk in a dealership, Chevy, Buick or whatever. See all SUV’s and walk out. Guess I’ll go get me a horse and buggy. LOL
Yes, me to love our 2019 Buick regal Sport Back GS. Been buying GM for 50 years do not want an SUV, truck. I have a 1999 S 10 extreme all original (put away for winter) a 2019 Vette GS. Might be looking at a Challenger down the road since FCL is infesting millions in their CDN assembly plant!
I have been purchasing GM cars (NEW) since 1965 and almost all of them have been built in the US Of A. I am CDN so would you buy a vehicle built in Canada!?
I like it. I do not care where it’s built. I’ve owned hundreds of vehicles since that age of 14, imports, domestic, custom, classic, self-built, high end, and yes there are some diffs but when you get down to it cars are like humans…we all got a little of everything in us all.
I have driven a full size Buick sedan since 1970. I am currently driving a 2014 LaCrosse. It looks like I will switch brands for the first time in my life with the purchase of my next and probably last car. This truly saddens and unsettles me.☹️
Still have my 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat Buick LaCrosse;partial hybrid – have 47,000 miles on it. Love it to the moon and back. Love the “heads-up” display. Wonder if newer cars have that. This is the best car I have ever had. Still looks like new and many times I’ve been approached by people in a parking lot wanting to know if I’d be interested in selling it. NOPE. Only reason I’d ever consider SUV or whatever…Encore, etc. is because whenever/wherever I park…typically a huge truck or SUV will park on either side of me. Makes backing out of space testy at times, but I deal with it. My first ever Buick was a beautiful 1989 Riviera. It was a fantastic vehicle – never any problem of any kind.
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