2018 Buick LaCrosse Updates, Changes, New Features

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse receives the following changes, updates and new features:

Addition of range-topping Avenir trim level
Deletion of four exterior colors:
- Crimson Red Tintcoat
- Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
- Graphite Gray Metallic
- Dark Forest Green Metallic
Addition of four new exterior colors:
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Black Cherry Metallic
- Dark Slate Metallic
- Red Quartz Tintcoat
Deletion of 8-speed automatic transmission and 3.08 final drive ratio axle
Introduction of nine-speed automatic transmission with 2.90 ratio axle
Introduction of 2.5L four-cylinder SIDI engine with 20kW continuous Hybrid Electric Propulsion system mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and 2.64 final drive ratio axle:
- Comes with 16-inch front and rear 4-wheel antilock disk brakes (non-hybrid model comes with 17-inch front and 16-inch rear brakes)
- Comes with front upper and lower grille active shutters
- Replaces spare wheel with tire inflator kit
Introduction of four LPO-level accessories:
- Cargo net
- Body-color grille
- Lug nuts
- Wheel lock kit
Addition of road emergency tool kit as standard on all models except for Base/1SV

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

Official RPO Changes & Updates

Following are GM’s official RPO-level changes and updates for the 2018 Buick LaCrosse:

Deletions

New Features

GM Authority