Details on new Buick LaCrosse emerge, new DI 3.0L V6 added
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Judging from spy pics we've seen of the upcoming 2010 Buick LaCrosse, General Motors may have a winner on its hands, even if it is getting delayed. If specs from GM Inside News are accurate, Buick's new midsize sedan will have significant new powertrains, too. The big news comes from an all-new 3.0L, direct-inject V6 engine based on the larger 3.6L VVT powerplant that the General uses now. The small-displacement V6 packs some serious punch at 250 hp, and will be mated to the automaker's new 6T70 six-speed transmission for improved efficiency. The new 3.0L engine is likely to achieve a significant fuel economy gain over the 3.6, with highway economy estimated at close to 30 mpg. The new LaCrosse will also feature the same 3.6L powerplant that underpins the Chevy Traverse, with direct injection and an estimated 290 hp.
Other details about the new LaCrosse include HID headlamps, a heads-up display, rear view camera and all-wheel-drive. We haven't received any details on the AWD system, but we're guessing it will be the same unit that currently drives all four wheels of the new Saab 9-3X. We're looking forward to getting more details on the Buick LaCrosse, and when we do, you'll be the first to know.
Gallery: 2010 Buick LaCrosse - spy shots II
[Source: GM Inside News]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Crackberry Addict 11:12AM (10/30/2008)
Very impressive! After my 98 malibu gave me headaches, i think im ready to come back to you GM. :)
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Gabagool 11:16AM (10/30/2008)
why not come back to another Malibu, frankly it looks better than Buick and is much cheaper.
Crackberry Addict 11:23AM (10/30/2008)
not a big fan of its backside, this looks classic and smooth. I can always find one cheap after a year, sadly its bitter sweet, because i'm starting to like Gm again and they need new sales. :(
Ligor 12:27PM (10/30/2008)
I agree
my wifes 2000 Malibu was by far ht worst car i have ever run accross. not a single thing on it worked properly or wasn't replaced afer only 60k miles. what a POS
she has a lease on a Murano now - she is in love with that thing, but i'm thinking of getting her back to GM on her next lease (if they still do them at that time) and if this car offers AWD it will be on the list
the new Malibu is ruined by the tail - it's just a big mess adn not very attractive
this Buick looks like a Lexus GS, but'll be about 20k less
sol 1:05PM (10/30/2008)
Well Crack,
I'd still be cautious if I were you. I know three people who purchased GM cars recently One was a CTS, another was a Lucerne and the third was an H2.
The CTS stranded the owner in the first week with a broken fuel pump, the H2 was lemon lawed after 800 miles due to metal shavings in the engine and the Lucerne has had various leaks and misc "idio lights" flashing on the screen.
I want to see GM get better, but honestly I wouldn't bet my money on them yet. But hey, do whatever you want.
waiownsyou 11:13AM (10/30/2008)
Damn, what is this, Spyshot/Poorly Kept Secrets Week?
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Avinash machado 11:14AM (10/30/2008)
Buick seems to be getting fine cars. Now Pontiac and SAAB also need to get fine cars. Cadillac has already been successfully turned around.
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Gabagool 11:17AM (10/30/2008)
Pontiac has fine cars, G8 and Solstice, they are fine, it's just that they do not sell at all. Which really is a shame.
doug 2:58PM (10/30/2008)
This looks like a gorgeous car, hopefully the quality is there. I am concerned that it looks small, especially at the front end - not Buick enough or "regal" enough. We'll see...
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216 11:30AM (10/30/2008)
wow consider me sold if they can get this thing with 30mpg at 250+hp
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fixitfixitstop 7:54PM (10/30/2008)
When do you really ever need 250hp in a sedan, REALLY?
montoym 9:39PM (10/30/2008)
Because he can.
Thankfully you are not in charge of determining what the power output of our cars should be.
If you don't want a 250hp sedan, don't buy one. But don't try to smother the freedom of choice of others.
Dave 11:00PM (10/31/2008)
"The small-displacement V6 packs some serious punch at 250 hp, and will be mated to the automaker's new 6T70 six-speed transmission for improved efficiency. The new 3.0L engine is likely to achieve a significant fuel economy gain over the 3.6, with highway economy estimated at close to 30 mpg. "
Kinda crazy - you can get an Impala with a pushrod engine and a four speed trans rated at 29 mpg highway. Smaller displacement, direct injection, and a more advanced tranny yield 1 mpg.
jamie 11:31AM (10/30/2008)
WOW! GM is finally getting it all together.
Stylin!!! Love the 3.0L DI V6. Nice touch. Should sell well all around the world. AWD is a great option for those who need it or can afford it.
But where are the Buick portholes? Are they under the wrap?
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Shawn 11:37AM (10/30/2008)
I think either they dont have the portholes implimented yet or they removed them completely. you can see that the fender is completely smooth and makes you wonder if they really did removed them.
Benfolio 11:43AM (10/30/2008)
Lord I hope so. Now that everyone can go down to Autozone and adorn their Ford Windstars and Magnum SRT-8's (just two examples I saw this week) with fake plastic stick on holes, maybe Buick is ashamed and will stop the fad they (re)started.
Kimura 12:01PM (10/30/2008)
They portholes on the concept were on the hood, which I thought was an interesting way f doing it. Perhaps they are either not on this prototype or under camo.
@ Ben: Buick STARTED it in 1949 (I believe) with Ventiports. Thy brought them back in 2003, so they also restarted it. Buick portholes are classy and have an actual meaning to them. Most morons who buy them at Autozone don't know what they are supposed to represent, hence A4 wagon with 4 on each fender and 4 on the rear bumper, or the PT Cruiser with 3 on each fender I've seen. It's a stupid fad but the Buick portholes don't need to go away, as they look more classy than the crappy knockoffs anyway.
thijsbrg 12:51PM (10/30/2008)
That looks a lot like an MKS...
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Yaroukh 1:11PM (10/30/2008)
exactly what i was thinking :)
ofcourse this may change as soon as we will know how front+read looks, but the side profile is just MKS
Level 1:12PM (10/30/2008)
change the name LaCrosse, I would not be caught dead driving a car named LaCrosse lol like my gramps...
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