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#1 of 23 Buick LaCrosse:General future by 62vetteefp

Oct 18, 2006 (6:28 pm)

Buick may mean quiet elegance to most folks, but things promise to get
pretty noisy at General Motors' entry-level luxury division later this year
with the introduction of two nifty new models – the Enclave and the
LaCrosse Super.
 
The Enclave is an all-new luxury crossover and the LaCrosse Super will be
an upscale version of Buick's intermediate car. Super is, of course, the
Buick series name that for years denoted a top-of-the-line luxury car that
was second only to the vaunted Roadmaster in terms of creature comforts.
 
Meanwhile, Buick's ushering in its 2007 model line with some cosmetic
changes, trim adjustments and options enhancements.
 
The LaCrosse, Buick's increasingly popular mid-sized family car gets new,
sportier cluster graphics with red pointer gauges, Harvest Burl wood trim,
a steering wheel with Buick's tri-shield emblem, and two new choices of
cloth seat fabric – gray and neutral. Four new exterior colors also have
been added: Stone Grey Metallic, Midnight Amethyst, Midnight Blue Metallic
and Red jewel Metallic. Power comes from a 200 horsepower V-6 for the CX
and CXL models and a 240 horsepower V-6 for the V-6.

#2 of 23 Re: Buick LaCrosse:General future [62vetteefp] by mrrogers

Oct 20, 2006 (4:33 am)

Replying to: 62vetteefp (Oct 18, 2006 6:28 pm)
Thanks for the details on the new Buicks. Before my wife purchased her 2005 LaCrosse CXL, she took both a new Lexus ES330 and RX330 on 24 hour test drives. She likes the ease of entry and exit from the RX330 crossover vehicle, but she bought the LaCrosse as she did not like the current Buick crossover vehicle. The luxury Enclave sounds like a real competitor to the Lexus. I look forward to seeing one in person.

#3 of 23 Re: Buick LaCrosse:General future [62vetteefp] by buicklover1

Feb 13, 2007 (10:16 pm)

Replying to: 62vetteefp (Oct 18, 2006 6:28 pm)
I just can't wait to try my hand at driving a Buick LaCrosse!
 
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#4 of 23 Movement to Epsilon II by hitman1970

Feb 24, 2007 (10:14 am)

The future of the LaCrosse will probably involve a two fold evolution. Movement to the Epsilon II chassis and continued refinement of the interior and appearance to bring it inline with the great Buicks that the Chinese are being offered. Also, add some factory ventholes!

#5 of 23 Re: Movement to Epsilon II [hitman1970] by 62vetteefp

Feb 24, 2007 (4:44 pm)

Replying to: hitman1970 (Feb 24, 2007 10:14 am)
The next one is gorgeous!! Looks bigger than it is.

#6 of 23 Re: Buick LaCrosse:General future [62vetteefp] by jpstax1

Feb 28, 2007 (3:58 pm)

Replying to: 62vetteefp (Oct 18, 2006 6:28 pm)
I don't know how old this information is, but here's a link for the limited production 2008 Buick LaCrosse Super:
 
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/FVDP/Preview/styleId=100704034
 
I called my local dealer to confirm it, but he said he didn't know anything about it. I asked him to check around and call me back when he heard anything. He called me back about an hour later and said he talked with the local Buick factory rep. The rep said yes, it's all true. Apparently Pontiac is dropping the Grand Prix GXP due to poor sales and the 2008 LaCrosse Super will be getting the same 5.3 small block engine currently available in the Impala SS and Monte Carlo SS. Of course, the LaCrosse Super will have the same suspension and heavy duty transmission as the Pontiac and Chevies. I can't wait to test drive one.

#7 of 23 Re: Buick LaCrosse:General future [jpstax1] by 62vetteefp

Feb 28, 2007 (7:03 pm)

Replying to: jpstax1 (Feb 28, 2007 3:58 pm)
The question is what else did they do to the Super LaCrosse. Hopefully some new features, new fascias (Lucerne type grill).

#8 of 23 what do you mean? by celica8

Mar 01, 2007 (8:22 pm)

"The next one is gorgeous!! Looks bigger than it is."
 
Have you seen it? The epsilon?

#9 of 23 Re: Buick LaCrosse:General future [jpstax1] by rayainsw

Mar 21, 2007 (4:21 am)

Replying to: jpstax1 (Feb 28, 2007 3:58 pm)
"Apparently Pontiac is dropping the Grand Prix GXP due to poor sales and the 2008 LaCrosse Super will be getting the same 5.3 small block engine currently available in the Impala SS and Monte Carlo SS."
 
The GXP is still listed in the 2008 on-line order guide from GM.
- Ray
Ex-GXP driver.....

#10 of 23 V8 Super by 62vetteefp

Mar 27, 2007 (3:19 pm)

They should have used the 300HP DI 3.6L, not the V8...

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