The Buick Lacrosse is a mid-size (later
full-size) car produced by the American architect General Motors back 2004 It
replaced the Century and Regal in North America alpha in the 2005 archetypal
year.
First address (2005–2009)
The Lacrosse fabricated its admission in
backward 2004 as a 2005 archetypal to alter the Century and Regal. Riding on a
revised adaptation of the W-body known as MS2000, the Lacrosse was initially
accessible with two power plant choices in three trim levels: a 3.8 L 3800
Series III V6 accessible in abject CX and mid-level CXL forms, and a 3.6 L HFV6
V6 in the top band CXS model. Ability is baffled to the advanced auto via a
4T65-E automated manual (4T65-E HD on Supers).
The name was aggressive by a Buick abstraction
car of this aforementioned apparent in 2000 and additionally acclimated as an
advertence to the action of lacrosse, apparent as accepted with a younger,
added alive demographic to which Buick accustomed to market.
It was originally awash as Buick Allure in
Canada because "la crosse" agency 'masturbation' (or 'swindle']) in
Quebec French slang.[4] It was already Buick's acknowledged agent in Canada
until 2008, back the Enclave became the brand's best-seller (which it charcoal
as of 2010).
The Lacrosse, forth with all added GM cartage
powered by the 3.8 L V6, became the aboriginal SULEV-compliant cartage for
2006.
The aftermost first-generation Lacrosse formed
off the accumulation band on December 23, 2008.[citation needed]
2008
The Lacrosse accustomed an accessory brace for
2008. The vehicle's advanced end architectonics was based on the Buick Velite
concept, which was afterwards acclimated by the Chinese Lacrosse.[5] Fresh
anatomy blush choices included Scarlett Red, Gold Mist Metallic, Dark Mocha
Metallic and Dark Slate Metallic.
All trim levels acquired a chrome exoteric
actualization package, branch alien alpha feature, XM Satellite Radio,
telescoping consul caster column, bombastic consul caster controls and
dual-zone altitude ascendancy as added accepted equipment. CX added a
leather-wrapped consul wheel, annexation bridle system, aflame vanity mirrors,
disciplinarian advice centermost personalization and more.[6]
Super
2009 Buick Lacrosse Super
A fresh trim of the Lacrosse address the Super
moniker debuted for 2008. The Lacrosse Super was positioned as a
higher-performance archetypal of the auto with revised advanced end
administration afflicted by the 2004 Velite abstraction car, as able-bodied as
four ventiports (reflecting a V8 agent beneath the hood), a rear spoiler,
projector axle fog lights, Magnasteer, beyond brakes, and revised abeyance
affability with accepted Stabilitrak. Autogenous changes included appropriate
Super badged array with dejected face, a copse atom about-face knob, and dream
braid covering seating. Autogenous colors for the Super was Platinum and Mocha
Brown, while exoteric blush choices were Mocha Brown Metallic, Black Onyx, Red
Jewel Tincoat, and Platinum Metallic. Ability came from the 5.3 L LS4
small-block V8 agent featuringActive Ammunition Management technology,[7] which
is baffled to the advanced wheels. The total of a V8 and front-wheel drive are
not generally began due to torque beacon which is present in any
front-wheel-drive car. This powertrain was additionally begin on the Grand Prix
GXP, Impala SS, and Monte Carlo SS. The Super archetypal was the fastest
avant-garde assembly Buick anytime built, with a branch top acceleration of 150
mph (240 km/h), and 0-60 mph times of 5.7 seconds. Alone the Buick GNX of the
1980s was accustomed such achievement ratings until the Super was introduced.
The Lacrosse Super was ended in 2009.
Safety
In the Insurance Institute for Artery Safety's
blast tests the Lacrosse accustomed a Good all-embracing account in the
aboveboard appulse blast analysis and aMarginal all-embracing appraisement in
the ancillary appulse test.[8] Injury abstracts for the ancillary appulse blast
analysis accommodates a Poor mark for the driver's anatomy and a Marginal
account for the driver's pelvis/leg. Ancillary airbags are bound to the blind
blazon for both advanced and rear rows, the anatomy blazon ancillary airbag is
unavailable.[9] 2007 models becoming additionally alone one out of bristles
stars in a National Artery Traffic Assurance Administration side-impact blast test.[10]
Models
Years Models Engine Displacement Horsepower
Torque EPA Ammunition Economy
2005–2009 CX
CXL 3.8 L L26V6
231 cu in(3791 cc)
200 hp (149 kW) @ 5200 rpm 230 lb•ft (312 N•m)
@ 4000 rpm City: 17 mpg-US (14 L/100 km; 20 mpg-imp)
Hwy: 28 mpg-US (8.4 L/100 km; 34
mpg-imp)
2005–2008 CXS 3.6 L LY7V6
217 cu in (3564 cc) 240 hp (179 kW) @ 6000 rpm
225 lb•ft (305 N•m) @ 2000 rpm City: 17 mpg-US (14 L/100 km; 20 mpg-imp)
Hwy: 25 mpg-US (9.4 L/100 km; 30
mpg-imp)
The CXS was replaced by the Super in the US
bazaar for 2008.[12] However, sales of the CXS connected in Canada until
January 1, 2008.[13]
China
Buick Lacrosse (China)
For the 2007 archetypal year, Shanghai GM
alien the Buick Lacrosse as an added flush accompaniment to its Buick Regal sedan.[14]
Designed by Shanghai GM's Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centermost (PATAC), the
Chinese Lacrosse is based on this aforementioned as the North American model,
but possesses altered exoteric and autogenous designs, and an altered agent
lineup. The car is additionally congenital in Taiwan by a collective Yulon-GM
venture.
Eco-Hybrid[
In 2008, Shanghai GM alien a balmy amalgam
arrangement on the Lacrosse. Using the Belt Alternator Starter system, it is
the aboriginal amalgam agent in the Chinese bazaar as able-bodied as the
aboriginal amalgam in its segment.[15]
Second address (2010–present)[Arriving as a
2010 model, the second-generation Buick Lacrosse is congenital aloft the
mid-size Epsilon II belvedere in its long-wheel-base (LWB) version, which is
additionally the abject for the Opel Insignia and the 2010 Saab 9-5.[16] The
architectonics was based on 2008 Buick Invicta concept, and replaces both the
Chinese and North American models. Buick states that the fresh Lacrosse will be
"America's Lexus fighter".[17] With the fresh 2011 Regal and the
annihilation of Lucerne,[18] the Lacrosse is no best apparent as Buick's
entry-level model, but as its exceptional sports sedan, and is the brand's
flagship sedan.
The Lacrosse was apparent at the 2009 North
American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The car was additionally
apparent at the 2009Montreal International Auto Show as the Buick Allure,[
however, anon afterwards assembly had begun, General Motors Canada renamed the
Allure to Lacrosse, to accord with the car's all-around marketing.[4] GM Canada
has offered absolute Allure owners the advantage to change nameplates to
Lacrosse.
Production of North American models was
confused from Oshawa to the Fairfax Accumulation bulb in Kansas City, Kansas.]
Delivery of 2010 year models was delayed a few weeks in adjustment to assure
affection control.
The 2.4 L Ecotec four-cylinder replaced the
3.0 V6 as the accepted agent on the CX archetypal in the aboriginal division of
2010.[24] The 3.6 L V6 continues to be an advantage on the CX and front-wheel
drive CXL and accepted on the CXS and all-wheel drive CXL.
The 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS is the aboriginal
North American car to absorb an advanced abeyance architectonics alleged HiPer
Strut. This abeyance architectonics improves ride and administration and
reduces torque steer.[] The Buick Lacrosse CXS includes a Real Time Damping
Arrangement that adjusts the damping armament of the shocks and struts for
bigger ride and handlingThe Lacrosse will be awash in Mexico starting in 2010,
as the Buick cast allotment to the country afterwards 13 years of
absence.
In backward February 2012 the Chinese
government took the Buick Lacrosse (along with all added adapted vehicles) off
the account of cartage accustomed for government procurement.[29] Though
accepted amid government admiral the Lacrosse additionally thrives via
clandestine purchases. Effects on sales charcoal to be seen.eAssist[
The 2012 Lacrosse actualization a fresh balmy
amalgam as its abject model. Dubbed eAssist, the 2012 Lacrosse alien GM's added
generationBelt-Alternator-Starter system. The non-hybrid 4-cylinder is no best
offered. The arrangement consists of a 115-volt lithium-ion array pack, a 15 kW
electric motor able of abacus 15 application of abetment while accelerating,
and the abutting address 6T40 GM Hydramatic manual with bargain abrasion
apparatus over the antecedent generation. The eAssist Lacrosse delivers a chic
arch ammunition abridgement of 25 mpg burghal and 36 mpg highway. In accession
to accouterment added ability to the 182 hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, the BAS-II
arrangement allows for agent start/stop operation back the agent is not
affective and allows for complete ammunition cut off to the agent during
deceleration.[
Alpheon[
The Alpheon is a localized adaptation of Buick
Lacrosse for the South Korean market. Alpheon is a standalone cast from GM
Korea. An adaptation of the agent (with 3.0-liter V-6 engine, six-speed
automated transmission) was apparent at the 2010 Busan International Motor
Show.[31]
Production began on Aug. 9, 2010 at GM
Daewoo's branch in Bupyeong, Gyeonggi Province. Bazaar barrage began in
September 2010. Early archetypal includes an archetypal with 3.0-liter agent
(from 2010 Buick Lacrosse) in mid-September, followed by two models anniversary
with 2.4-liter agent in October
Roewe 950
The Roewe 950 is an accountant restyled
Chinese adaptation of the Buick Lacrosse produced by Roewe of SAIC. It is awash
alongside the Buick Lacrosse in China, and has an amount ambit agnate to that
of the Lacrosse. The area metal, while agnate in appearance, is different to
the Roewe.
Facelift
Buick Lacrosse, 2014 brace (U.S. market)
Buick apparent a revised Lacrosse at the 2013
Fresh York Auto Show. Redesigned advanced and rear fascias, fresh caster
designs, a reconfigurable eight inch TFT apparatus cluster, semi-aniline
covering seating, and radar- and camera-based assurance actualization such as
Foreword Collision Alert highlight the changes for this mid-cycle
refresh.
Engines
Years Models Type Power Torque
2010 CX, CXL (FWD) 2.4 L Ecotec I4
182 hp (136 kW) 172 lb•ft (233 N•m)
CX, CXL 3.0 L LF1 V6 (2,994 cc (183 cu in))
255 hp (190 kW) at 6,950 rpm 217 lb•ft (294 N•m) at 5,600 rpm
CXS 3.6 L LLT V6 (3,564 cc (217 cu in)) 280 hp
(209 kW) at 6,400 rpm 259 lb•ft (351 N•m) at 5,200 rpm
2011 CX, CXL (FWD) 2.4 L Ecotec I4
182 hp (136 kW) 172 lb•ft (233 N•m)
All 3.6 L LLT V6 (3,564 cc (217 cu in)) 280 hp
(209 kW) at 6,400 rpm 259 lb•ft (351 N•m) at 5,200 rpm
2012[34]
FWD (Base–Premium 1) 2.4 L Ecotec I4 with
eAssist
182 hp (136 kW) 172 lb•ft (233 N•m)
FWD (accept Base), AWD 3.6 L LFX V6 (3,564 cc
(217 cu in)) 303 hp (226 kW) at 6,800 rpm 264 lb•ft (358 N•m) at 5,300
rpm