Auto Show Room: 2012 Buick LaCrosse Preview

2012 Buick LaCrosse Preview

2012 Buick LaCrosse Summary
2012 Buick LaCrosse Overview
The flagship model for Buick returns for 2012 with all the usual amenities expected and some extra help. The 2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist rolls off the line with a revised version of the mild hybrid technology available on the 2007-2009 Saturn Aura and Vue Green Line, and the 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The new, more advanced system called eAssist, and this time around, it promises significantly better fuel economy for the LaCrosse and 2012 Buick Regal. The system uses a special 20-hp motor / generator connected to the engine by a belt. The electric motor provides the torque of the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, so the extra help at all speeds. The system will also charge at a rate of 15 kW, 3 / 4 mile-long stretch of road will fully charge the battery. The addition of the eAssist Buick LaCrosse is joined in hopes of getting a buyer in the market, dealing with predicted fuel prices. The "e" stands for electricity in eAssist that helps push the sharp LaCrosse on the road. Buick offers the basic model with either a cylinder or eAssist a 3.6-liter V-6 engine both for about the same price.

2012 Buick LaCrosse The Range

Body: Sedan
Engine: 2.4L, 182 hp I-4 plus 15 hp electric motor
Transmission: 6-speed automatic

2012 Buick LaCrosse  What's new
Major upgrades are all over the place. The lithium-ion battery works on 115 volts to store 0.5 kilowatt-hours of energy and is designed for power supply. The three-phase electric motor as the one in Malibu, which provides 110 pounds-feet of peak torque. Improvements to the powertrain and the combination of higher fuel eAssist floats.
2012 Buick LaCrosse Outside
Redesigned in 2010, the body is still affected by the Riviera concept coupe and it is remarkable in the roofline. Signature Buick waterfall grille and portholes classic "sweep spear" on the rear quarter panel all the cut for the 2012 model. The LaCrosse is the wildest looking for the date and focuses on a strong age group concerned with fuel prices. The LaCrosse is technically classified as a mid-size sedan, but all measurements indicate that a large sedan. Wind deflectors have been improved for better aerodynamics that allow smooth airflow stream and electronically controlled shutters in the lower grille close to high-speed air driving the vehicle.

2012 Buick LaCrosse Interior
The LaCrosse is never cut with cabin materials and this was true to form for 2012. The clean exterior lines creep into the cabin with soft consistency and tight holes evident. The instrument panel come on an ice blue tint chrome replicates during the day. Holding true to the stereotype of the Buick LaCrosse has a huge back seat and ample leg room. Three pairs of LATCH anchors in the rear of the vehicle are also provided, which can be three seats with room to spare.
2012 Buick LaCrosse Performance & Handling
The eAssist comes with a 2.4L direct-injection four-cylinder engine 182 horsepower and traveling with 172 pounds-feet of torque. The LaCrosse engine still sticks eight pounds-feet of torque thanks to high pressure direct injection and takes the place of less efficient multi-port injection type. An "aggressive" fuel shutoff occurs during deceleration to save fuel. The conventional four-speed automatic transmission has bowed to pave the way for a new Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission. Another way to increase mpg higher final-drive gearing keeps the engine revving lower on the highway. If the engine stalls during a stop, an additional electric pump keeps the engine prepared and the liquid flow. This includes the transmission is ready for use when acceleration starts back up. Both the engine and transmission are built to brakes and recharging the battery during coasting and braking to stimulate. Tires are low rolling resistance and designed for optimum performance and fuel economy.
2012 Buick LaCrosse Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2012 Buck LaCrosse gave high marks across the board. Side airbags and rear curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags are all standard in the 2012 LaCrosse. Rear mounted torso airbags is optional. Rollover sensors are designed for the side curtain airbags if a rollover should occur. Electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, day-time running lights and LATCH anchors keep cozy in the back seats are standard on the model of this year.
2012 Buick LaCrosse EPA Fuel Economy
LaCrosse: 25 city/37 highway (expected)

2012 Buick LaCrosse Prices
Hybrid Sedan
Sticker Price: $29,960
Convenience Hybrid Sedan
Sticker Price: $30,430
Leather Hybrid Sedan
Sticker Price: $31,895
Leather Sedan
Sticker Price: $34,070
Premium Hybrid Sedan
Sticker Price: $32,440
Premium Sedan
Sticker Price: $34,615
Touring Sedan
Sticker Price: $38,270


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