| Year Make Model | 2014 Buick LaCrosse Premium 1 Group 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) |
| Vehicle Type | FWD 4dr 5-passenger Sedan |
| Base MSRP | $39,735 |
| Options on test vehicle | Driver Confidence I Package ($2,125 -- includes forward collision alert, lane change alert, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive HID headlights, foglights, head-up display); Driver Confidence II Package ($1,745 -- includes adaptive cruise control, collision preparation, haptic feedback seat); Sunroof ($1,195) |
| As-tested MSRP | $44,800 |
| Assembly location | Fairfax, Kansas |
| Configuration | Transverse, front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, direct-injected V6, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,564/217 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft, variable valve timing intake, exhaust |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 11.5 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm) | 7,000 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 303 @ 6,800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 264 @ 5,300 |
| Fuel type | Flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic with console shifter with shifter-mounted button |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=4.48; II=2.87; III=1.84; IV=1.41; V=1.00; VI=0.74; R=2.88 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 2.77 |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.2 |
| Tire make and model | Goodyear Eagle RS-A2 |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size | P245/45R19 98V |
| Wheel size | 19-by-8.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Chrome alloy |
| Brakes, front | 12.6-inch one-piece ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 12.4-inch one-piece ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.8 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.5 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.8 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10.0 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.0 @ 93.6 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.5 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.9 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.7 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 7.0 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 10.3 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 15.1 @ 93.4 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.6 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 30 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 116 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 61.0 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 60.2 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.81 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.81 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 40.8 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 71.6 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 60.5 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 1,900 |
| Acceleration comments | Snarly, strong-pulling V6 could get front wheelspin with traction control off. Slow-shifting transmission, but smooth. Definitely not close-ratio gearing. Manual mode is via rocker switch on console lever. Quickest time came using manual mode, as it shifted quicker and could bring revs closer to 7,000-rpm limiter, rather than Drive's 6,500. Blips throttle on downshifts. Will hold gears at limiter. |
| Braking comments | Oddly quiet ABS. Long travel, slightly mushy pedal. Plenty of nosedive. Pulled to the right and had some rear tire lockup. First stop was 117 feet. Shortest was the sixth and final stop at 116 feet. Third stop was longest at 123 feet. |
| Handling comments | "Skid pad: The LaCrosse actually worked better in ESC-on mode because the stability control's brake application helped curb understeer. Soft suspension means lots of lean. |
| Test date | 7/2/2013 |
| Test location | California Speedway |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 79.5 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 49.88 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.74 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 0.88, cross |
| Odometer (mi.) | 1,144 |
| Fuel used for test | 87-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 33/33 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 21 combined/18 city/28 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 26.4 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.0 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 504 |
| Stereo description | 11-speaker Bose premium audio |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via USB jack |
| Satellite radio | Standard Sirius |
| Rear seat video and entertainment | Optional |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Optional |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Standard 6 months trial subscription |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard ignition doors trunk/hatch |
| Parking aids | Standard parking sonar rear back-up camera, optional rear cross-traffic detection |
| Blind-spot detection | Optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Optional departure warning |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Optional |
| Night Vision | Not available |
| Driver coaching display | Standard |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,896 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,076 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59.6/40.4 |
| Length (in.) | 196.9 |
| Width (in.) | 73.1 |
| Height (in.) | 59.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 111.7 |
| Track, front (in.) | 61.7 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.0 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 38.8 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.7 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 40.5 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.3 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 57.4 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 56.0 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 13.3 |
| Tow capacity, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 1,000 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 2 years/24,000 miles |
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