Used 2017 Buick LaCrosse 1SV Sedan Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2017 Buick LaCrosse 1SV Sedan.
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Base model LaCrosse anything but base
John Baril, Denver, CO, 01/09/2019
2017 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
Perhaps one of the most underrated cars sold in the U.S., even the base model LaCrosse is extremely well-equipped (Apple Car Play, Homelink, rear parking sensors) and is really beautiful. Also typically Buick-quiet. I've owned BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes, Lincoln, Jaguar, VWs, Audi, et al. Except where some of these might be superior (sport sedan handling), the Buick, IMHO, is as well put … together and aesthetically pleasing.
Luxury car ride with economy car seat comfort
PaulC, Council Bluffs, IA, 09/01/2017
2017 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
Ride of the base sedan I rented for 4 days was smoother, quieter and more free of vibration than any car I have driven the past two years - better than Toyota Avalon, Lexus ES350, Lincoln Continental, Impala. But the seats are uncomfortable. The seat bottom is hard so the pressure points cause soreness and fatigue to set in within 15 minutes. And the seat back lacks sufficient lumbar … support even when the power control is set for maximum support. Powertrain is smooth and quiet. Air conditioner cold and powerful. Gearshift control is unconventional and unintuitive - took me 5 minute to figure out how to shift into reverse. Ironically, I find several much less expensive full sized cars have more comfortable front seats than the Buick Lacrosse, Toyota Avalon and Lincoln Continental; e.g. the 2018 Toyota Camry and 2017 on up Kia Optima. As a potential buyer seeking ride and seat comfort, at present my favorite prospect so far is the 2018 Camry LE or XLE as it offers near LaCrosse levels of ride comfort and quietness with much softer, more better shaped seats and superb directional stability on the highway - all important characteristics for fatigue free long distance cruising.
She can get up and go!
PQM, Allenhurst, NJ, 10/10/2019
2017 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
A really decent engine responds well when booted. No problems with merges. The different levels get confusing. A good time to make a list of must-haves or really want. I.e. that base model does not have Sirius. But hey, it has everything else. I find the seat good for long distance riding. Best improvement from my 2012 is the backup camera. The LaCrosse hasnt been good with rear … visibility for a long time. Very happy with it.
Its been 40,000 miles now. One disconcerting occurence just two weeks ago when it had system hiccup affecting the "engine/transmission system failure" that brought me to a crawl on takeoff and capped in 4th gear. Ultimately the lights went out after letting it sit for 20 minutes. Still brought it in. It needed the ecm to be reprogrammed. Thats 189.00 . Throttlebody needs cleaning as well. Thats next on my budget.. other than that, all is great!
49,000 and all is well!
Incorrectly thinks it knows what's right (always)
D Dahl, Redwood City, CA, 07/22/2017
2017 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
My wife and I rented a LaCrosse for a week in Colorado. We put more than 1000 miles on the car during this time. Pros: The seats are comfortable and the ride is nice. Cons: The controls and instrumentation are awful. The gear shift is very un-intuitive and you cannot go easily from manual shift mode back to automatic without going into neutral. The back-up camera comes on in reverse … (duh), but it does not turn off until you roll forward for a while in a forward gear; this is distracting and unlike all the other cars I have driven. The paddle shifters are worse; it's very easy to hit them accidentally, at which point you *have* to shift via them; there is no easy way to go back into full automatic mode... you just wait until GM decides it's the right time to return to auto mode. The engine turns off when you come to a stop... sometimes... others it doesn't. The headlight controls are hidden by your left hand if you drive using 9-3 or 10-2 hand position. The touchscreen must be used for climate control and it's arcane and opaque in terms of getting the air set just right. The audio system controls on the touchscreen were such that I just turned the volume to zero to avoid having to deal with it (why no just turn it off? you ask... well, when I tried that, it turned off the whole touch screen along with the climate control). Overall, the user interface with this car is what I would expect from sophomore level design students who did not have enough time to complete their semester project. If it were simply a matter of getting used to different controls I would be more forgiving, but the controls o this car are just plain bad and would be a nagging irritation for as long as it's owned. Also, the gas tank is small and I had to hit the pumps more often than I expected. Not recommended at all.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse 1SV Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Comfortable and composed ride on rough roads
- Pro:Interior is genuinely luxurious and very quiet at highway speeds
- Pro:Surprisingly adept at going around turns
- Pro:Good fuel economy from a strong V6 engine
- Con:Low-mounted seats may create compromised driving and seating positions
- Con:Engine start-stop system cannot be turned off
- Con:Lane keeping assist ricochets the car between lane markers
- Con:Eyebrow-raising price jump from base trim level to Preferred
Which LaCrosse does Edmunds recommend?
We think the base (1SV) Buick LaCrosse is the best bang for your buck. It's loaded with features such as xenon headlights, a rearview camera, a user-friendly touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The next step up is the Preferred trim, which is substantially more expensive and adds a rather meager number of extra features. If you absolutely want luxuries such as heated seats and real leather upholstery, you can jump straight to the Essence or Premium. Consider equipping those trims with the Dynamic Drive package for a more rewarding driving experience.
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Buick LaCrosse Sedan
Driving
A strong V6 helps propel the LaCrosse to the top of its class for acceleration, and braking performance is just as admirable. The all-wheel-drive system sharpens the LaCrosse's remarkable handling ability. The engine stop-start system cannot be disabled, though, and you might find that annoying.
Comfort
The LaCrosse has a cushy ride that soaks up bumps but doesn't give you the disconnected, floaty feeling that too many luxury sedans exhibit. Like others in this class, the cabin is extremely quiet at all speeds.
Interior
Like many large sedans, the LaCrosse delivers a spacious interior with enough legroom for one 6-footer to sit behind another. Rear headroom is more limited due to the sloping roofline. With copious amounts of leather and textured plastics, materials quality is higher than in previous models.
Utility
Although the trunk is fairly deep, its 15 cubic feet of space is small for the segment, and the wheelwells are intrusive. You'll find many places to store small items, but the cupholders are rather shallow and drinks might tip over. LATCH anchors are extremely easy to access.
Technology
Buick's IntelliLink system is a cinch to use, especially with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. The touchscreen can wash out in sunlight, though. We've also found the adaptive cruise control can be overly abrupt when automatically applying the brakes.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2017 Buick LaCrosse in Ohio is:
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