Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Top Automotive: Buick LaCrosse – Large premium sedan

2011 Buick LaCrosse is the best entry-level luxury cars in the market with sharp looking and delivered one of the most luxurious interior available at its price point. The 2011 LaCrosse gains a wrap-around two-tone cockpit, complete with a French-stitched dash pad and blue LED accent lighting. The new LaCrosse is the first car in the United States to ride on the new global front-wheel drive Epsilon II platform. The 2011 LaCrosse is a 4-door sedan that offered in three models – CX, CXL and CXS. The CXL will be equipped with a new 3.0-liter direct injection V6, premium cloth seats and 17-inch wheels. The engine generates an estimated 255 hp and 211 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Blind-spot alert is also offered. CXL models have standard leather upholstery, and CXS models add heated and cooled front seats. Among the available features are a navigation system with rearview camera, xenon headlights, DVD entertainment, and head-up display. Price range: $26,245 – $33,015. [Source: GM CA]