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Spy Shots: 2010 Buick LaCrosse
by John Neff on Sep 27th 2007 at 12:26PM 
click above image for more spy shots of the 2010 Buick LaCrosse
Despite a heavy rotation of security guards protecting the identity of this test car, Priddy photographer Chris Doane managed to snap it during one of one its brief public outings in an undisclosed location. It's the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, a car that's extremely important for Buick, which is down to a lineup of just three vehicles (LaCrosse, Lucerne and Enclave). It's also an important car for GM, as the 2010 LaCrosse will be the first vehicle sold in the U.S. on the new Epsilon II platform, a chassis that will eventually underpin the next generation Saturn Aura and Chevy Malibu. But Buick's getting the new platform first, and will no doubt make a splash with this all-new vehicle when it arrives in 2009 and a 2010 model.
Though heavily covered, we can see through the mesh obscuring the front end to see a grille not unlike the one worn by the Enclave CUV. With the Enclave enjoying critical acclaim and sales success, it's no surprise that Buick will be trying to repeat the formula in its mid-size sedan. Also note the roof, which is dominated by an oversized sunroof with two sections.
We're unsure what engine was powering this test vehicle, but dual exhaust pipes hint at something hot. While it could be a V8, we're betting it's the 3.6L V6, most likely with direct injection. In the new Cadillac CTS, this engine puts out over 300 HP. Doane reported the test car was plenty quick, so this scenario seems likely, but expect the 3.6L DI V6 to be detuned a bit for duty in the LaCrosse. Can't have a FWD Buick encroaching on the territory of Cadillac's RWD sport sedan, now can we?
[Source: Chris Doane for Brenda Priddy & Company]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
jg 12:52PM (9/27/2007)
Checker board roof? Full car bra? What's GM thinking? No way anyone buys that.
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SPG 7:57PM (9/27/2007)
Haha, nice
RealityCheck 7:58PM (9/27/2007)
The black tires don't do it for me either with the black rims. Maybe white tires would bring buyer's in..... Yes I am joking
the law 1:52PM (9/27/2007)
if they followed styling of Enclave it should be rather nice.
what is the price point for one of these puppies?
does every1 know if there will be a AWD model?
I guess they can't really get Awd before Saab gets XWD can they?
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Ed 7:35PM (9/29/2007)
If you look closely at the nose of the car, you can see that it looks like it'll be taking a lot of design cues from the Enclave.
Much more aggressively shaped snout, very much the opposite of the current Jag-ish LaCrosse.
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Chris 1:24PM (9/27/2007)
If you compare this to some of the Opel Vectra spy shots, you'll see the two are probably the same car--and that can only be a good thing (of course, as long as they get rid of those hideous headlights)
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TBSS in the D 1:17PM (9/27/2007)
I am betting that this car will be light years more upscale then the current. If they do go 3.6 DI this car could be closing the "Lexus" gap even more. The current model is fine to drive, but it is still lacking in some areas. Keep up the good work General!
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DJ_Swammi 1:31PM (9/27/2007)
How is this not a Nissan Maxima?
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Spike 1:48PM (9/27/2007)
Security guards and disguise??? It's a Buick and no one wants to look anyway.
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alexer 11:32PM (9/27/2007)
i have an enclave and let me tell you that many people turn their necks to see it and even ask me about the car. my friend has a lexus and he is goint to change it for a buick enclave too. i can say that is a beautiful to drive it. and my ex-acura suv wasnt that fun to drive.
DJ 1:49PM (9/27/2007)
My biggest question is why would anyone waste a 'Digg' on this? 13 Diggs so far?!? I'll bet CDN$10 it's Oshawa assembly workers that haven't gone back to work yet.
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SPG 7:20PM (9/27/2007)
Nice!
Craig 1:52PM (9/27/2007)
Are you sure it's not a Jaguar XF...? haha.
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Non-Bizarro Adam 2:08PM (9/27/2007)
I understand the move towards more sloped rooflines for the aesthetics, however, this really crimps access to the trunk. Maybe someone can come up with an innovative way to hinge the trunk so that there is more than a bunker slit opening in it. Anyone have any examples of this done really well?
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teamkitty 2:13PM (9/27/2007)
dodge magnum's easy access rear liftgate comes to mind. http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/magnum/interior/storage/
psarhjinian 5:26PM (9/27/2007)
Yes. The Mazda6 Sport and pre-2003 Saab 9-3. It's called "the hatchback".
Non-Bizarro Adam 2:18PM (9/28/2007)
Ok, so someone who doesn't have a smart ass reply got any ideas?
ThunderStik 2:27PM (9/27/2007)
I would want some cover if I had to drive that also. TADA intriducing the new buick BORING?
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jg3 2:38PM (9/27/2007)
I don't know, still looks better than the Avalon...and that's with the disguise.
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Pokey 2:54PM (9/27/2007)
Gotta love the GM bashers, bashing a car that they can't even see. Typical.
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