Like the mythical and miraculous Phoenix, Buick has risen from the ashes of corporate bankruptcy and now flies high with an appealing lineup of luxury vehicles. At the top of its lineup, representing the zenith of Buick engineering and design, is the 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Styled after wafting winds and – believe it or not – Chinese ribbon dancing, the Lacrosse emanates relaxation and radiance. Its streamlined body remains fresh after the 100th stare, and it boasts an interior to match. The spacious and comfortable five-passenger cabin blends high-quality materials with a striking architecture, highlighted by artistic ice-blue back-lighting.
Under the hood is one of two powertrains, a 182-hp mild hybrid eAssist four-cylinder coupled with a supplementary electric motor, or a powerful 303-hp V6. The former achieves an impressive 36 mpg, but the latter still garners a persuasive 27 mpg. Both offer a capable yet comfortable ride, and are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, but only V6-equipped models have the option of all-wheel drive.
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse is available in no less than seven trims, yet even the base level is outfitted free of charge with Bluetooth, dual-zone automatic climate control, a premium 7-speaker sound system and OnStar. Moving up the lineup ladder nets everything from full leather upholstery with heated/ventilated seats to an adaptive suspension to a blind-spot warning system with rearview camera. Sybarites, take notice: the LaCrosse is a veritable Buckingham Palace on wheels.
For those who believe in miracles: the 2012 Buick LaCrosse. Test drive one for yourself today at Wilson County Motors in Lebanon!