2010 Buick LaCrosse

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Rating8.1
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$26,245 - $33,015
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Attractive cabin design

Limited rear visibility

Redesigned inside and out for 2010 model year

Enjoyable ride

Luggage space is not as required

Improved handling

Smooth handling

Pricey additional features

Available AWD and new 4-cylinder engine

Specs & Features

$26,245

price

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

horsepower

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse Sedan is a midsize luxury sedan offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $26,245 and going up to $33,015. For that price, it mainly competes with the Nissan Maxima, the Acura TL, and the Chrysler 300 Touring. Between 3 trims, the Buick LaCrosse offers 3 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.4L inline-4 engine capable of making 182 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 280 horsepower-making 3.6L V6 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Apart from there is a 3.0L V6 engine which is used to produce 255 horsepower and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Buick LaCrosse reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 7.5 seconds with the 3.6L V6. Depending on the powertrain, the Buick LaCrosse can manage a combined fuel economy of between 18 and 20 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Buick LaCrosse comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The Buick LaCrosse Sedan is a great pick for those who are looking for a stylish-looking sedan that has decent performance with the higher variants engine as well as great driving dynamics. Apart from that, negatives come in the form of limited luggage space, the underpowered four-cylinder engine. However, the midsize sedan is still a desirable one at this price range.

Trims

    CX
    $26,245 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 182 hp @ 6700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.1 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg
    CXL
    $29,645 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 255 hp @ 6900 rpm hp
    • Torque: 217 lb.-ft. @ 5100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 144 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    CXS
    $33,015 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 280 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 259 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$26,245- $33,015

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.09

Horsepower

280 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

259 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8.13

230 hp @ 6500 rpm

200 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

5

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$35,165- $50,565

Gasoline

8.47

270 hp @ 7000 rpm

223 lb.-ft. @ 5700 rpm

5

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$46,845- $68,785

Gasoline

7.73

302 hp @ 6300 rpm

272 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

-

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$21,825- $26,955

Gasoline

8.6

169 hp @ 6400 rpm

160 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$20,120- $32,710

Gasoline

7.78

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

166 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$20,230- $21,730

Gasoline

7.11

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

166 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$19,695- $28,355

Gasoline

9.33

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$29,905

Gasoline

9.5

224 hp @ 4750 rpm

265 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.29

382 hp @ 6000 rpm

391 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm

4

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2010 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.1 sec16.9 sec-
    5.27 sec-166 mph
    6.4 sec--
    6.4 sec14.8 sec-
    6.5 sec15.4 sec130 mph
    6.59 sec14.8 sec147 mph

    2010 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg30 mpg23 mpg18.4 gal.349.6/552 mi.
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg18.5 gal.407/610.5 mi.
      23 mpg32 mpg26 mpg20 gal.460/640 mi.
      23 mpg31 mpg25 mpg17.5 gal.385/507.5 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg18.5 gal.407/573.5 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg16.3 gal.-

      2010 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.-111.7 in.
        212 in.77.3 in.56.8 in.-114.7 in.

        2010 Aston Martin Rapide

        Ranked #2

        197.6 in.84.3 in.53.5 in.-117.7 in.
        2010 Saab 9-5

        Ranked #3

        197.2 in.73.5 in.57.7 in.-111.7 in.
        196.7 in.72.6 in.57.6 in.-116.4 in.

        2010 Hyundai Genesis

        Ranked #6

        195.9 in.74.4 in.58.1 in.5.2 in.115.6 in.

        2010 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.3 cu.ft.101.7 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
          -97.7 cu.ft.488.1 cu.ft.
          20.6 cu.ft.-20.6 cu.ft.
          15.9 cu.ft.-15.9 cu.ft.
          15.9 cu.ft.104.3 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.101.4 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.

          2010 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.-
            20.6 cu.ft.20.6 cu.ft.20.6 cu.ft.-
            15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.-
            -14.2 cu.ft.--
            -14.2 cu.ft.61.82 cu.ft.-
            -16.5 cu.ft.--

            2010 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.-3829 lbs.
              3500 lbs.-3825 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-3310 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3861 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3263 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1158 lbs.3540 lbs.

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