2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Sedan

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Rating7.5

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$29,565 - $38,670
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on March 17, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive fuel efficiency

Low-slung seating position

All-new model for 2018

Excellent ride comfort

The huge price difference between the base trim and the upper trims

Admirable handling

Specs & Features

$29,565

price

194 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

187 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.5L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Sedan fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Costing less than the standard gasoline variant, the LaCrosse hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $29,565 and is offered in 4 trims, reaching a price of MSRP $38,670 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.5L inline-4 engine supported by an electric motor. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, it makes 194 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 24 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 29 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the LaCrosse hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. Buick offers the same 4 colors for the LaCrosse hybrid. The LaCrosse mainly competes against the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the Kia Optima Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid. Even "Ebas Gallery" has noticed that "With its impressive gas mileage, it would be a solid choice". Check out more on this video.

Buying Advice

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Sedan is a spacious and comfortable car offered in four trims. Among them, we recommend getting the mid-level Essence trim that offers good value. It comes equipped with features including blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alert systems, forward collision warning, a head-up display, as well as lane departure warning and intervention over the lower trims.

Trims

    Base
    $29,565 onwards
    • Bright chrome radiator matrix grille
    • Four-seat Comfort Specification
    • Leather headlining
    • LED welcome lamps
    • Mulliner 22-inch Paragon wheels
    • Mulliner bottle cooler and chiller
    • Mulliner Driving Specification
    Preferred
    $33,670 onwards
    • 18-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Essence
    $36,370 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 194 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 187 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    Premium
    $38,670 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 194 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 187 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg

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Price

$29,565- $38,670

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.48

Horsepower

194 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

187 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Capacity

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2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.8 sec16.3 sec130 mph
    5.2 sec--
    6.8 sec13.3 sec122 mph
    7.1 sec15.5 sec115 mph
    7.4 sec--
    7.5 sec--

    2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg35 mpg29 mpg15.8 gal.395/553 mi.
      51 mpg53 mpg52 mpg13 gal.663/689 mi.
      47 mpg47 mpg47 mpg12.8 gal.601.6/601.6 mi.
      49 mpg43 mpg46 mpg13 gal.637/559 mi.
      43 mpg44 mpg44 mpg13.2 gal.567.6/580.8 mi.
      39 mpg46 mpg42 mpg15.9 gal.620.1/731.4 mi.

      2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        197.5 in.73.5 in.57.5 in.7 in.114.4 in.
        198.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        196.1 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.
        195.9 in.73.4 in.56.9 in.-113 in.
        195.3 in.72.2 in.57.5 in.5.5 in.111 in.
        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.1 in.5 in.112.2 in.

        2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.3 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.105.6 cu.ft.275.1 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.78.6 cu.ft.
          13.4 cu.ft.100.9 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.
          13.4 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.64.5 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.102.3 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.

          2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.2 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.211 ft.
            64.5 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.64.5 cu.ft.-
            11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.-
            72.9 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.-
            9.9 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.-
            6 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.6 cu.ft.-

            2018 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3490 lbs.
              925 lbs.3472 lbs.
              1133 lbs.3497 lbs.
              -3871 lbs.
              930 lbs.3638 lbs.
              -3486 lbs.

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