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The Upcoming Buick LaCrosse Super Sport
Edmunds and several leading automotive blogs are theorizing that Buick will finally go ahead and build a sport version of its popular LaCrosse midsize sedan. Unlike the original model, the proposed car will be a true roadster as Buick seeks to inject some youthfulness into its aging model line. This is big news for Buick, which hasn’t built a true youth oriented car since stopping production of the hot-rod Regal Grand National during the 1980s. Will the Super Sport be enough to help Buick recapture a lost segment of the marketplace? That remains open to debate, so let’s see what Buick is planning with the Super Sport and then you can decide for yourself.
For the past several years, Buick has been near the top in most customer satisfaction and quality surveys. After years of languishing much further down the list, Buick decided to truly emphasize quality and that move has paid off. However, quality cars are one thing while exciting cars are another. Quite simply, Buick hasn’t been building cars that are high on the “wow” factor list. Sales have remained flat as the age level of its buyers continued to rise. Anyone who understands the business of cars will tell you that you must continually appeal to a younger audience in order to grow and prosper. Let’s just say that even younger AARP drivers haven’t been heavily drawn to the current Buick model line up.
As far as the Super Sport goes, the car is based on the concept Velite a car that has been appearing at auto shows over the past few years. Much like the Lexus SC430, the Super Sport will be targeting upscale buyers attracted to a combination of luxury, performance, and premium styling. While drive train information hasn’t been finalized, reports of a 300 hp V8 being offered has been circulating. Likely, this engine will be mated to a six speed automatic. A 3.6L twin turbo producing more than 400 hp has also been rumored for the Super Sport, but that engine choice might be scratched if gas prices remain historically high. Read the rest of this entry »
Buick LaCrosse: Bridging the Generation Gap
Made available in three trim levels that ranges from the CX to the CXS, the Buick LaCrosse sports four doors and has the capacity to take in a maximum of six passengers in its cabin. It is a luxury sedan from Buick. Upon its introduction, this sedan holds a 3.8 liter V6 engine as standard. This can take up to 20 mpg during city driving and some 30 mpg while on the highway. The Buick LaCrosse is known and marketed in Canada as the Buick Allure. This vehicle has actually replaced two Buick cars in the market which were the Buick Century and the Buick Regal.
Buick has created and crafted the Buick LaCrosse so as to bridge the gap between the old generation and the newer and younger generation. This is specifically due to the facts that most owners of Buicks were of the older generations with the average age around 68 years old. With the Buick LaCrosse, the company intends to also target a lower age bracket. This is due to this sedan’s newer, fresher, and younger design and features. This vehicle has curvaceous lines that seem to converge.
This vehicle holds a large front door to make entry and exit easier. It has a broad and flat dashboard that contains an integrated console. The instruments for the Buick LaCrosse are nicely designed and are very easy to read. This gives the driver an easy time to know the statistics of his driving as well as the vehicle’s performance. Adding to comfort and convenience are a dual-zone climate control, a driver information center, and a tilt and telescope wheel. The fresh design of the Buick LaCrosse is coupled up with a powerful new engine. It exudes new levels in comfort, quietness and totally responsive handling.
The Buick LaCrosse boasts of a collection of features that adds up to its comfort, performance, and handling. The list includes a new four-wheel disc brake system, standard dual-stage frontal air bags, a standard OnStar driver safety and security system, an available MP3 player, a factory-installed remote starting system which is the first for Buick cars and vehicles, side head curtains, air conditioning, an air filtration system, a cargo convenience net, carpets, cruise control, an electric defogger, power door locks, a keyless remote entry, the LATCH system, interior lighting, manual day and night mirrors, a remote vehicle starter system, power windows, a sunroof, noise dampeners that are strategically placed, safety belts, a theft deterrent system, an adjustable steering tilt wheel column, and power windows. Read the rest of this entry »