2005-2008 Buick LaCrosse: Overview
Updated: 11/23/08
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Pros
- Ride (CX, CXL)
- Ride/handling (CSX)
- Instruments/controls
Cons
- Handling (CX, CXL)
- Rear-seat comfort
Vehicle Highlights
Buick replaced its Century and Regal sedans for 2005 with a slightly larger version of their basic front-drive design. LaCrosse offered five-place seating with front buckets or six-passenger seating with a flip-and-fold front center seat. Three trim levels were offered: CX and step-up CXL use a 200-hp V6. The top-line CXS had a 240-hp V6. It came with a sportier suspension and 17-inch wheels vs. the others' 16s. All used a 4-speed automatic transmission. Each LaCrosse had 4-wheel disc brakes. ABS and traction control were standard on CXS, optional on the others. An antiskid system was an exclusive CXS option. Curtain side airbags were optional on all; front torso side airbags were unavailable. CXL and CXS had leather upholstery. Optional on CX and standard on the others were a tilt/telescope steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a split folding rear seatback. Remote engine start and a sunroof were optional on all.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Buick LaCrosse CXL w/6-pass. seating Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 5 | |
| Fuel Economy | 5 | |
| Ride Quality | 6 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 5 | |
| Quietness | 7 | |
| Controls/Materials | 8 | |
| Interior Room | 7 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 5 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 5 | |
| Value within Class | 6 | |
| Total Score: | 59 |








