Plenty of mid-size sedans may flood the market recently but 2013 Buick LaCrosse is sure still get a place in sedan lover’s heart. Coming with only minor changes compared the outgoing version, but the big sedan still has those advance and abundant features to brag, especially its GM’s well-developed eAssist features that bring more enhancing energy to support its performance.
Exterior
As it just receive minor upgrades, in this case is trim level’s offered which is available in five options starting from the base LaCrosse to the touring, leather, premium I, and premium II package. For this year model, the LaCrosse is designed to be more family look with its big waterfall grille in its front part. The sculpture body will remind you with the sharp javelin that sweeps from the headlamps to tail lamps. The roofline is also very supportive in making a low rear deck. 2013 Buick LaCrosse’s body structure is now has better aerodynamic efficiency than the previous version, it is all becauseeAssist technology that could electronically controls the lower grille shutter at higher speeds. Standard features are varying based on its trim level. The base LaCrosse will be equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, the premium will be up to 18-inch wheels, and the touring trim level will get the biggest 19-inch alloy wheel plus all the top features addition.
Interior
2013 Buick LaCrosse’s cabin fells warm in well-crafted wood material with chrome accents and icy blue lighting that result in impressively premium interior. The smooth-flowing design theme that found its instrument panels are made to balance the exterior design and premium leather material with contrast stitching gives another ambient in to the cabin. The new generation LaCrosse seems to spoil the driver as much as it can. You can see its large and prominent button is very accessible, one of it is found on the leather-upholstered 3-spoke steering wheel. 2013 Buick LaCrosse’s cabin is named to be so quiet in the segment, moreover, as a big sedan it indeed has a spacious leg and head room especially on the rear side.
Engine
2013 Buick LaCrosse is available in two engine option. It offers you impressive fuel efficiency with eAssist mild hybrid powertrain that comes as standard engine on base and leather LaCrosse. The system is coupled with 2.4 L V4 with an 11 kilowatt electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack that delivers total of 182 hp (slower than 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider and 2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S) and 172 lb-ft of torque. The second option is a 3.6 L V6 with 303 hp and 264 lb-ft of torque.
Price
Its price ranges from $31,660 to $39,240.
