Overview & Reviews

For 2011, the Buick LaCrosse discontinues the 3.0-liter V6 and gains six free months of OnStar's Directions and Connections plan. Also, the four-cylinder model gets a new electric-assist power steering system.

• Elegant interior styling
• Smooth and quiet ride
• Available all-wheel drive.
• Admirable driving dynamics
• Good performance from V6 models

• Underpowered four-cylinder engine
• Limited luggage space.
• Lack of rearward visibility

User Reviews:

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  1 Month Owner - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
  By GM/Toyota Fan - September 4 - 3:22 pm

  Great looking car that caught our attention. We have been Avalon owners for a while but the latest new model is not much different. Most of the comments online here are spot on about the LaCrosse (especially the negative items). Gas mileage a lot less than Toyota, interior and trunk is more limited than the Avalon. Exterior visablity is on the poor side (lots of blind spots). We target vehicles with a quite ride and this car provides it. Dont know about liability, but it is like my suburban it should be ok. We are very happy with the vehicle and cant really complain about the negatives because we knew about them going buy the car. Thanks to Edmunds and those that posted reviews.

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  Is This Really A Buick? - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
  By John 178 - August 31 - 6:02 am

  Drove away in my 2011 Red Jewell Tintcoat CXL 3.6 L V6 on 8/30/10. After comparing/contrasting with the Acura TL and Lexus 350, the LaCross won hands down. The LaCross is sporty, yet refined and priced just right- mid 30s. It is definitely a head turner.

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  Head Turner - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
  By Terry Bommer - August 24 - 6:09 pm

  I bought the car primarily for the styling and price. GM loyalty and GM card credit made it a bargain compared to Lexus and others of similar size. After 1700 miles the mileage has been aroung 23 in the city, which is better than I expected. While in a restuarant recently I watched group after group stop to look at the car as they passed it. Have had many people ask me about it. I think Buick has a winner.

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  Unpretentious Luxury - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
  By Phieus - July 27 - 8:47 pm

  I wanted to buy another Avalon but not this time. So, I test drove the Lacrosse, fell in love and ordered one on the spot. I had to wait a while for it to be delivered but so far I am very happy with my CXS. Check that, I am in love with myn Lacrosse. The perforated leather is soft and supple, the seats are extremely comfortable, it handles well but the 19-inch tires are not as quiet as would I have liked. The fit and finish is excellent although not quite as refined as my Avalon. Overall, a great car and the only complaint I have so far is that I canot get the memory seat to work. I read on Edmunds that this is a design flaw and GM has not found a fix for it.

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  12 months with this car - a summary - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
  By G Dirk - June 30 - 12:50 pm

  Thoroughly pleased with this car. I have the CXS and all the features. Here are the pros / cons 1) this has a 12 volt plug - charge laptops other electronics which dont have USB support. Has lighter plugs both in front and rear, and separate USB plug in front. Great to have all of these within arms reach 2) quiet ride - car cruises at 2000 rpm at 75mph. Smooth ride. Has a bit thicker glass in the side windows and you can tell 3) Ergonomics - great job thinking out things - gps, radio, switches, everything is within reach (also love heads up display) 4) other toys - rear window shade, heated steering wheel, car key sensor with remote start, rear view camera 5) size - this is a pretty big car with lots of room. You dont think about it until you park next to an E series or 5 series Cons 1) a bit sluggish - not terrible (V6) but horsepower doesnt really kick in until after 4500 rmp - a turbo on this thing would be amazing 2) gas mileage - I do a mix of city and highway travel - averaging about 19.6 mpg. Not terrible but would love it to be closer to low 20s ( this is a heavy car) Overall - great car. Really compares (outside of acceleration) with Euro counterparts. Comfy, lots of toys, smooth ride. Takes regular gas (this I found to be a great cost savings). A good looking car. Has a nice shape and look to it.

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  2011 LaCrosse - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
  By phil Sullivan - March 5 - 5:23 am

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  2011 buick lacrosse - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
  By edward sullivan - October 30 - 7:07 pm

  nice car this car replaced a Lincoln LS a few features I wish this Buick would have had but I can learn to live without.

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  i saw it i fell in love with it - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
  By david - April 22 - 8:41 am

  luxury sports car like sitting in a living room with surround sound

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  Love the Buick brand - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
  By Lauren Kulcak - June 29 - 5:34 am