2012 LaCrosse
Nobody Saw This Coming
Beautiful, luxurious and totally unexpected, the 2012 LaCrosse embodies the best automotive thinking from around the globe. LaCrosse's look is bold yet refined, from the precision-crafted waterfall grille to the tri-shield logo on the trunk lid. Inside, the stylish cabin features premium materials and advanced amenities, including standard Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity. LaCrosse is also a willing and efficient performer with your choice of a 303 hp V6 or, for 2012, a smooth 2.4-litre four-cylinder ECOTEC® engine with Buick’s fuel-saving eAssistTM system. Factor in a 2012 5-star overall safety rating** and a 2011 Consumers Digest Best Buy award† and the result is a luxury sedan that’s as rewarding to own as it is to drive.
Features
- 303 hp 3.6L DOHC V6 engine with
Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing (VVT) - 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control
- 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and intelligent assist system
- StabiliTrak® electronic stability control system
- Full-function traction control
- 17" machined-face aluminum wheels
- Folding, heated, power exterior mirrors
- Remote keyless entry system
- 6 airbags
- Power 8-way driver's seat adjuster
- Split-folding 60/40 rear seatbacks
- Ambient cabin lighting package
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio system controls
- Driver Information Centre with tire pressure monitoring system
- Automatic dual-zone climate control with air filtration system and auto defog activation
- Buick QuietTuning® acoustics package
- Custom 7-speaker audio system with CD player, MP3 playback and USB and auxiliary audio input jacks
- Cruise control
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity
- OnStar® with 6 months of the Directions & Connections Plan featuring Turn-by-Turn Navigation and OnStar RemoteLinkTM.
Highlights
Luxury Meets Leading-Edge Efficiency
It's all a question of priorities. LaCrosse's standard engine is a smooth, quiet direct-injected V6 that has been upgraded for 2012 and now produces a spirited 303 hp. Or you can choose an advanced eAssistTM system designed to save fuel without sacrificing performance. The eAssistTM system combines a 2.4L ECOTEC® engine, a next-generation 6-speed automatic transmission, a 115V lithium-ion battery and more to make the most of every litre of fuel. The result is an anticipated 32% improvement in fuel efficiency compared with a V6 LaCrosse.
2012 LaCrosse, shown in Quicksilver Metallic with available equipment.
Technologies for Traction
To help you get safely to your destination, even in bad driving conditions, LaCrosse offers an array of advanced driver control technologies, including the standard iStabiliTrak® electronic stability control system. For the ultimate in all-weather traction, there's an available Haldex intelligent All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system. It senses a loss in traction and automatically redistributes power to the wheel or wheels with the most grip. It works with the electronic rear ilimited-slip differential to send up to 80 percent of the engine's torque to any individual wheel.
2012 LaCrosse, shown in Quicksilver Metallic with available equipment.
LaCrosse Luxury, Now Available in Extra-Spicy
For those who take their driving seriously, LaCrosse offers some of the most serious hardware around. Choose the Ultra Luxury Touring Group and your car will feature continuously variable real-time front suspension sysetm with a driver-selectable Sport mode, plus a premium H-arm rear suspension. Perhaps the most important upgrade, though, is the front suspension that uses Buick's innovative HiPer strut technology. The HiPer Strut design reduces torque steer and minimizes the vehicle's reaction to tire and wheel imbalances. The system produces more communicative steering through improved camber control, while better isolating the vehicle from bumps and rough road surfaces.
2012 LaCrosse Interior, shown in Light Titanium with available equipment.
Big on the Little Things
At Buick, we know there's no real luxury unless the details are exactly right. That's why LaCrosse features ice blue ambient LED lighting, premium materials and a host of thoughtful amenities, including iOnStar® and Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity, both standard. Perhaps the best indicator of the LaCrosse team's devotion to detail is the incredibly quiet ride - the product of Buick-exclusive QuietTuningTM technologies and tactics that reduce, block and absorb noise.