Following GM Authority‘s report about the next-generation Buick LaCrosse being confirmed for China a couple of weeks ago, Buick‘s all-new full-size sedan has just been fully leaked in the Asian country.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released the SAIC-GM joint venture’s future product statement for the all-new fourth-generation Buick LaCrosse, leaking the first images of the exterior design and some additional details about the Chinese market-exclusive full-size sedan before its official reveal.
Leaked images show that the all-new Buick LaCrosse will adopt the Pure Design language of the American brand’s next-generation vehicles, with cues inspired by the Buick Wildcat EV Concept. That includes the new signature front end with a generous lower-positioned trapezoidal grille, large two-way headlights that extend horizontally and vertically, as well as the shark-nose shape that supports the new Buick logo.
For its part, the next-generation Buick LaCrosse’s body boasts organic shapes and a fastback-like silhouette, with the roofline sloping down into the trunk. At the rear are massive taillamps arranged horizontally on a chrome strip, a duck-tailed boot lid and two exhaust outlets protruding from the bumper. The sedan measures 196.7 inches long, 73.5 inches wide and 57.9 inches tall, with the same 114.4-inch wheelbase as the current model.
In particular, that latest data confirms that the all-new fourth-generation Buick LaCrosse will be built on the long-wheelbase GM E2 platform. Similarly, the statement shows that the following LaCrosse will keep the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY engine that develops 169 kW or 227 horsepower, and delivers a combined fuel consumption of 6.59 L/100km or 35.7 mpg. GM’s nine-speed automatic transmission will be standard.
The all-new Buick LaCrosse is expected to make its world debut in the coming months in China, the only country where the Tri-Shield brand’s full-size sedan is currently manufactured and marketed. Although the model was first spied on public roads in Michigan in early September, the upcoming LaCrosse is not expected to be sold in North America.
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As previously stated, this new Buick “design” language, so bland and generic, really does scream of the 2013 Ford Fusion… I can only assume this new design direction is coming from China, as there is absolutely nothing about it that is reminiscent of Buick. I’d still like to be able to have a choice of a large sedan here in the USA, but this is a Buick in name-only. That vertical front end is reminiscent of a full size pickup truck. Nearly 120 years of Buick brand identity and lineage completely thrown out the window with their new products, very sad.
AGREE, well said
There was a statement that Mary and company were going to rip the roots out of the old GM, so to them, none of that heritage and brand identity matters to them.
So if GM does end up bringing a sedan back to the US, why did they walk away from sedans in the first place? As I’ve said many times here, Kia, Honda, and many others have sold sedans consistently to this day. Just look around your town.
Strange to walk away from thousands and thousands of families, older folks, and various shoppers that have always sought to buy sedans…
morrisangelo: For 2021 (in a down year with shortages), there were approximately 2 million sedans sold in the US.
This isn’t about sedans not selling. It’s about the mighty buck and it comes down to the company (GM, Ford, etc), the dealers and the lazy sales people only wanting to take the easy road and take orders instead of sell.
Hard to believe they’re ignoring that segment of the auto buying public….geez.
The real catch is if they lose gm sedan buyers to KIa, Honda, and similar, they likely won’t come back. That’s tremendously arrogant and short-sighted.
That’s exactly what I’ve been saying on here for a long time. Others just bash me for constantly defending the sedan market and saying they must keep it, and instead come back saying nobody buys them but everyone buys SUV’s. But you know what they say: The squeaky wheel gets the grease. So I will yell from the rooftops about this and the ugly black cheap plastic they stick on the bottom and around the wheels of these so called SUV’s. My voice will be heard! haha.
It’s a proven fact that once you lose a customer that it’s much more difficult to get them back (and more expensive!). Ford is 100% ignorant by dropping every sedan. If Chrysler does, then shame on them too. I still have hope for GM, but my fear is that we will have to buy a Cadillac if we want a sedan in the near future. I love Cadillac’s, but just can’t afford one now.
Yes, the design direction is coming form China, because it’s designed and built in China for China. Considering Buick is big in China, they are free to take it whichever direction they choose.
sad face, there is no windshields with chrome frames, wait to see it in green
I am seeing here those pics but it is really a copy paste of front
1. All-New Buick Electra E5 EV Crossover Leaked In China
2. Refreshed Buick Encore GX Leaked In China
3. All-New Buick GL8 Century MPV Lineup Leaked
4. and now, All-New Buick LaCrosse Flagship Sedan Leaked In China
they are out of interesting ideas
Sedans aren’t made in the US by the Detroit 3 because of this business school focus, first adopted by FCA due to flawed product, that industrial capacity should, since resources are finite, only be devoted to the highest margin vehicles regardless of whether this leaves a company without a well rounded product line up.
Kia, Honda, Hyundai do not sell large SUV or trucks so focus on cheap cars. This new Buick Pure design is very bland; however, with a new face, might make for a good US Malibu. Being long wheel base would help the heap compete
“would help the heap compete”
Now that’s just ignorant. Do you have personal experience behind the wheel of a Malibu? I’ll put my Malibu against anything from Japan, Korea or Germany (VW) without breaking a sweat. It’s that good.
BTW: My Malibu is proudly made in the USA.
Looks like a Toyota Avalon.
wow, that is an ugly car, but for me Ford Fusion USA was ugly too, now 3 uglies
Ugly maybe, but Ford sold a boatload of Fusions over the last 10 or so years…
It’s official. China can keep their vehicles if their design teams are that blind.
This is a sedan and I like them. But this sedan can stay there. Absolutely atrocious front end and the rest of it isn’t much better. On top of that, I’m sure they will have door to door cheap screens stuck to the top of the dash.
1. not really a sedan, more like a sedan coupê .. those Audi like to do A5 A7 and so on
2. indeed admire chines people for their huge efforts, but in terms of design of cars, they need other spectrums
Sedans aren’t made in the US by the Detroit 3 because of this business school focus, first adopted by FCA due to flawed product, that industrial capacity should, since resources are finite, only be devoted to the highest margin vehicles regardless of whether this leaves a company without a well rounded product line up.
Kia, Honda, Hyundai do not sell large SUV or trucks so focus on cheap cars. This new Buick Pure design is very bland; however, with a new face, might make for a good US Malibu. Being long wheel base would help the heap compete
I, too, like sedans, but GM struggles in this segment with the previous Lacrosse only ho hum & Malibu handling well but lacking interior quality and not very popular.
At this point Honda does the best sedans. GM is disinterested in the segment, it’s not their US bread and butter, and they couldn’t best Japanese imports in sales.
China-US relations continue to crumble. Barra knows this. The analysts GM employs know this. Realize China could end up sanctioned if they move on
Taiwan or aid Russia. My bet is both Buick and Cadillac are sold to SAIC. They are useless in America and Cadillac’s EV drive isn’t exactly unique.
US dealers could easily sell Escalade which obviously is being planned as a replacement instead of sub-brand. GMC dealerships can easily replace Buick with the Hummer as the line up is grows.
Barra isn’t lying when she speaks of gutting old GM. Her focus is Brightdrop, insurance, probably online shopping, and the magical world of over the air software updates that will likely not be nearly as popular as predicted. Management thinks mediocre vehicles will keep The General in command until then.
China is GM’s largest market. They sell more in China than in any other place.
China has about 4 times as much people than USA.
I wonder how many of you making negative comments have ever owned or considered a Buick. Perhaps GM wanted to mimic other brands, in a hope to get some of their sales? Most importantly, those of you looking for a vehicle “that looks like a Buick” should understand they are re-inventing the brand. This isn’t 1972, nor 2002. Buicks are still sculptured and refined, with modern interiors, and thoughtful technologies. In my opinion, vehicles often look better in certain colors and or with certain wheels. Buick’s Avenir trim will show them at their best. But the waterfall grille is gone, the sweepspear is gone, the ventiports are gone. Wait for the North American Buick EVs please. Or if you aren’t really interested in Buick, then stop posting in Buick threads here.
Christopher: Between myself personally and my family, we have had over 30 new Buick’s just since 1985. On top of that, I sold Buick’s for just over 12 years from 1988 to 1995 and again from 2007 to 2011. I’ve been a huge advocate of Buick for many years. They are absolutely lost. They can stay fresh and relevant in today’s market without looking like they were eaten by a catfish and then crapped out.
Between this, that but ugly van thing and the refreshed Encore GX, I’m convinced that Buick is dead in America. The people running Buick have zero idea what a real Buick buyer wants any more.
wow… i had only 5 cars in my life, 2 new, 3 used. Not really the two hands fingers were full filled, but understand we are poor…
1. 1986 Fiat Premio CS white bought in 1995 as first car, lost in accident
2. 1996 GMB Corsa Wind Dark Purple, bought as new, because employee of GM, sold to go Italy 1996
3. 1987 Peugeot 106 Red, Bought in 1997 to go work in VWB, sold to go to Munich
4. 1988 Suzuki Alto GL Red, Bought used to have finally a car in Europe to avoid trains, Robbed by Suzuki Store
5. 2013 Dacia Sandero Essentiel Dark Blue, Bought as new and still current car. 24500 km. Stay in Garage most
kkkkkk hahaha people give dislikes for what was fact, kkkk life is easy in USA but is difficult in Brasil and here in Germany for not Germany borns…. the skin felt, anyway, why this tool of dislike yet… do not understand this in those blogs, a facebook tool, but in facebook there is no dislike only or like or empty
Hope the interior looks better
funny, i can consider Buick, but Buick never had in Europe, second for € 5000 as new, I take, and this time does not matter the shape, because is always 4 wheels, if is not EV, clear said. For me those are not Buicks, but Saic-GMs… the name Buick there must be so буик
Christopher: I’m 34, I currently drive a Buick sedan, and have previously owned 3 others ( a 1963, 1994 and 2007 respectively). Beyond myself, my family has been purchasing Buicks since 1956. My father was also an engineer for General Motors for his entire career….By your standards Christopher, may I please ask for your permission to comment and post on Buick threads?… Since you’re apparently requiring qualifications, what exactly are yours?…
I’m hoping that people who post in threads about a certain make have at least some liking for that make, otherwise it’s all negative. I admire you and your family for being loyal to Buick but the years you mention go back quite a ways, and, as I am trying to stress, that past is basically all gone.
Christopher: So how many Buick’s have you owned?
I’m much older than you, and have owned Buicks exclusively during my life. There are many good things about Buicks to concentrate on, including their quality and reliability, so it’s very disheartening to see nearly all of these latest threads overtaken by negativity about the “new” Buick. That’s just what it is… a new Buick, not like we remember. I’m patiently waiting to see it develop over the next few years.
Christopher: My last Buick was an SUV/CUV (2018 Encore) and it was a very pleasant style with a really nice dash/interior. Although being a fantastic vehicle, by 2021 I was just sick and tired of the SUV thing, so I went to a brand new leftover 2020 Cadillac CT4. Due to the lack of cars, I was able to sell that and make money and I went to a 2021 Volvo S60 sedan. Also sold that and made money, which is how I ended up with a brand new 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. Admittedly, I considered another Encore (not the GX), but again I was tired of the SUV’s and I couldn’t find one without the ugly black plastic around the bottom and wheel arches. So I stuck to my guns and got the Malibu which has been the best car I’ve ever owned thus far. My point being that had Buick offers a descent looking sedan a year ago, I would have gotten one. But they didn’t and from the looks of it (pun intended) I won’t be getting a Buick any time soon. And that makes me feel sad, but I won’t settle for ugly and/or another SUV.
there are some ugly edges on the 2018 Encore, for example where A pillar cut goes, the outer mirror position and some other tiny things
Hmm, so what we can glean from Dan B is that he’s just never satisfied. Thus why the only thing we hear from him lately is endless complaining.
If it’s so bad Dan, why do you waste your time coming here?
To irritate you.
@ Dan B
Just ignore the resident troll like everyone else does. Once people stop responding to him he will crawl back in his hole. Best to just downvote him and not reply to anything he says.
Dan B’s a legitimate gm customer with legitimate concerns about Buick. He will either endorse Buick or walk away from gm.
Why does personal choice bother you?
I agree with Buick City, Buicks were great cars, really impressive ones, but since GM transferred technology to Saic GM, Buick shouldnt be name as Buick anymore
sorry intromiting… but if the cars of chinese talents were beautiful, then we all would be positive.. but they are strange, here a person who did not have Buicks but studied a lot designs and cars observations.. And sincere, you guys who find most of cars beautiful, like lamborghini, porsche, ferrari, mercedes etc i dont in many
Hold up. A 2.0L engine producing 227hp with 35.7 mpg? Why can’t GM get those figures in American vehicles?
because usa is all EV
haha haha people like to give dislikes kkkkkkkkk why, what is funny in doing that, just to be childish
then since a while whatever the comments come put only dislikes without even reading, just to give back
That one they can keep.
I currently own a 2017 LaCrosse Runs 👍 great. I think I’ll keep it. Too too bad the LaCrosse no longer marketed in the U S. Into the future I’ll want a full size sedan .. but what is out here?
Ford fusion rebirth? It looks decent except 70k price tag
My God, that’s ugly!!
What is GM/Buick thinking with that new design language?!?!?
China must’ve been in charge of this one.
The Wildcat has black A and B pillars. Try rendering the new Buicks with that change, GMA.
Dear BUICK,
Please bring sedans back to the U.S.A. I do think that this one would sell well here. And I would love to see the Regal TourX wagon make a comeback!
When you copy the image and search google images, guess what you get “ Toyota Mirai
The recent release of the 2023 Cadillac CT6, Cadillac Celestiq, Show cars of the Buick Wildcat and the four door Buick sketch, all show that GM is coming back with gorgeous looking cars, the designers must of ran out of ideas on what they could do with shoe box SUVs. I have been waiting for this Lacrosse to be revealed, after seeing it running around Detroit with heavy camo on it.
I am in love with the wall to wall tail lights, the up scale trim models have a different grille, with up sweeping chrome bars at each end, i really love that design. I must admit, the model shown above does look a bit plain, like a camel with gingivitis, must be the base model. Over all, i give it the thumbs up, i guess you can not please everybody judging by the comments above. Great work by the Cadillac and Buick designers, now i will be waiting for the 2024 Malibu to be revealed, it will happen, because the Malibu is super popular in China.
daryl p: I hope you are correct about all this. The picture (red Lacrosse) above looks to me like a more upscale model with that red and the wheels look like upgrades. Who knows if this is a better one or not. For me, not having seen the dash/interior yet, I feel like if the front end was toned down and given just a little more of a Buick look, it may be really nice. However, it just seems like Buick/GM/China just don’t care about what that brand means (meant) in the US for more than a century now. This is just like in Japan. If you look at some of the cars/vehicles they sell in Japan, those things would never sell in the US. Yet it seems that because China is why Buick is still alive that we will (maybe) get the scraps and styling that they like.
Bottom line for me is this: It’s like Buick has been a trusted pet for many years and it should have been put down years ago. But instead, because of China, it’s been kept alive in the US but it’s dying a slow and painful death anyhow. Even though sad, it would have been better to let Buick die years ago.
When Ford Fusion and Toyota Avalon breed this is the result. Still I would take this over the boring CUV only lineup were stuck with.
Tough to adjust to new design architecture. Especially the new logo set-up. However, I guess, maybe like Jaguar decided on a totally new look but maintaining it’s uniqueness, it managed to find its way to the brand lovers. That’s what I see coming with Buick, especially if they get back to full size luxury cars.
Man, I sure hope the Jaguar comparison isn’t meant to be positive. Jaguar lost their way years ago when they got rid of their beautiful designs and class leading interiors (for looks and high quality trim) while instead opting for bland and ugly SUV’s. I recall about 2 years ago delivering a new Volvo XC60 to a broker’s client. I had to drive their lease return Jaguar SUV (have no clue what number or model) back to our dealership. It was the worst vehicle I’ve had to drive in a long time. All black plastics inside. Dark, drab and noisy. Jaguar had become a total joke and I think their sales are showing it.
Almost anything is better than another SUV.
My first thought was a Ford Taurus, forgot about the fusion. Tomg
Good grief! What’s that? Hello Buick? This is not the way!
I don’t think Buick is long for this world tbh . They want to full ev … already doing bad in China thier main customer
Well China gets another car, but here in the U.S we’re forced to go in the dealership and choose between a crappy SUV or an expensive gas guzzling SUV and maybe an expensive EV SUV. Limited choices, you would think were in the communist country.
Would it look better if the gaping mouth grille was full of chrome like the early ’50’s or ’90’s Roadmaster? Maybe that styling cue is what the Chinese remember.
It is funny to watch people hate on the looks of this car, but we all drive bland crossovers that basically look the same.
tim, not me. I refuse to buy and suv/cuv and won’t spend my money on an ugly car just to drive a car. When the time comes, if GM doesn’t offer a proper sedan that I like, then I will go to Kia, or Hyundai, or BMW (gasp!!) or MB or maybe there will be another company offering sedans then. If nothing from those brands, then I will search for and buy a nice used sedan. But nothing from Japan.
Um I hate the generic looking SUVs as well. Zero character across all brands these days. Seats are trash even if you over 60k. I don’t get it. I’m almost to a point where I’ll buy a old roadmaster to get comfy cruising. The interiors on 90s cars gm included were so bland but I might make that sacrifice for ride and comfy seats.
What’s wrong with Cadillac sedans, so maybe a used Cadillac for those looking for a great affordable sedan, as it would be my choice!
Not a fan of transverse FWD based vehicles (handling and ease of service plus front driveshafts to replace) so it would be Cadillac and wish they still sold a 2 dr!
The Camaro roof looks too low but never sat in one so maybe not an issue especially in the ragtop. I liked the previous one better! Maybe they should offer a raised roof option to help sales!
Corvette for me if I won the lotto as I like the new mid engine. Late model Corvettes are also more corrosion resistant with the lack of steel frames and bodies.
Bring the Cadillac CT6 back as it should have been given a chance! Sure offer a E motor as required these days!
I don’t see any fusion unless it is somewhere else on the car. I see Cadillac/more exotic in the headlights with an Avalon grill.
I still have my 2016 lacrosse I planned on trading in around 2019 2020 but they killed it. I then thought about doing a 2019 new but all the dealers the cars had those rims that looked like it belonged on a VW golf. What a downer.
No to the Avalon/Camry Hoover vacuum grille. Do better on both the front and rear. We have a ’17 Lacrosse.
I will keep my loaded 2019 Impala until GM sells an American made sedan again. I cannot afford a CT6 and refuse to buy foreign made. An Impala/Caprice with a choice of a four, six or eight and a real automatic (not a variable transmission) would be fantastic. GM would likely get police cars and taxis sales back as well. Until then, I’ll keep my Impala in good repair and enjoy my American made ride.
Wow ugly. Toyota had similar designs including Lexus and it was God awful looking. Way to make the lacrosse look like trash. Glad it’s Chinese wouldn’t touch it.
I have owned many Buicks over the years since I got a driver’s license in 1986. Loved each of them say for the ’87 LeSabre that kept eating transmissions. My last was a 2009 LaCrosse CXL Special Edition. Liked the styling but imo, build quality and mechanical issues starting rearing their nasty heads. I switched to Mercedes in 2011. Still have and adore that car (2011 E350 Sport 4Matic). I had a twinge in my loins when the last US generation appeared in 2017-18. Wanted to see how it aged for a year or so before buying one. Glad I did since Buick, in it’s infinite wisdom, stopped selling it here. That irked me but oh well, I have my Mercedes. And after hoping the Lacrosse would come back to the states, China can keep the 2024. You couldn’t pay me to own one. It’s styling is horrific! What were stylist thinking. My sister has a 2012 Lacrosse CXS and she agrees. Last Buick for her. Wake up GM. Focus on attractive sedans instead of SUV and CUV and this 2024 monstrosity.
Yeah I really like the design language of the lacrosse and I have the real tour x I really like the front end look and The enclave however the new enclave looks like the equinox it’s not really growing on me I really like The enclave look as well not crazy about the new design language maybe it has to grow on us lol
It is a known fact that China will be done with American cars over the next couple of years. Elon Musk has already started to worry about this to some degree as Tesla has invested in a new factory in China. So…. all those Buick sedans maybe be heading back to the US after all. If Trump gets elected in ’24 it will be the end of Chinese cars as I’m sure he’ll tariff the hell out of Chinese imports, however, it won’t have any impact on the Chinese as (like I said) they will have enough new domestic vehicles that the Buick nameplate will be meaningless.