Used 2019 Buick LaCrosse Essence 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A) Consumer Reviews

Name: 2019 Buick LaCrosse Review
Brand: Buick
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

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autostop and intellilink need serious review

jimc, Reading, MA, 03/30/2019

Buick LaCrosse Essence 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

28 of 29 people found this review helpful

Some things about this years model much worse than 2012 model I had. Shifting, when coming to a stop, car feels like it upshifts as you slow down so you feel a sudden increase in rolling speed as you try to come to a stop. (As if you shifted to neutral while trying to stop.) Must make more forceful routine stops. Parking light comes on randomly when shifting to park. Entertainment system, ipod cuts out randomly, so far on every trip in car, (never occurred on 2012 lacrosse) Navigation system, please correct the logic of the controls when you are trying to add a contact and give it a name like a friends house when you don't always remember their address. Present layout is enter full address and save, exit system, relocate the address and edit it so you can give it a name. Why can't you name the contact at same time you enter it. Spent 15 minutes at dealer with infotainment expert as he fumbled to figure it out. Inability to disable autostop. No problem for red lights, great idea.Terrible in heavy traffic. Please tell me what GM used for start stop cycles/day for starter when this decision was made. Ride comfort is very good and cabin is quiet. I'm sure some of these things I'll adjust to, just shouldn't have to. Don't overtech the cars or you'll end up with a Boeing 737-800 MAX!! Not all technology is good technology and change for the sake of change should never be confused with improvement!!

Safety: 4 out of 5 stars

Technology: 2 out of 5 stars

Performance: 4 out of 5 stars

Interior: 4 out of 5 stars

Comfort: 5 out of 5 stars

Reliability: 4 out of 5 stars

Value: 3 out of 5 stars

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Excellent and comfortable car

GBustin, Lambertville, NJ, 01/15/2020

updated 01/19/2024

Buick LaCrosse Essence 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 9A)

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

It is a pity that Buick is discontinuing the marketing of sedans in the US because the 2019 Lacrosse AWD is an extremely good car and at a very affordable price. It has many of the most current technological features, navigation system is good, voice recognition quality is excellent. The 3.6 engine is capable of delivering all the power and acceleration one could want. The Bose sound system is at a standard I would expect to find in only the highest end luxury cars. The car has a high safety rating and handles well. UPDATE: We have owned this car for 3 years and are completely satisfied with it. It was a dealer demonstrator, and we bought it with less than 7,000 mi on the clock. The car is very well equipped, with a handsome and well designed leather interior. GM's 3.6 l. engine is a reliable workhorse and gives the car plenty of pep. The car is very stable on the road, which is why my wife likes it so much. The car is equipped with a navigation system that functions well and various other tech amenities. The trunk is a good size, and the rear seats can be folded down flush to increase carrying space. This is probably the best Lacrosse model Buick has ever made and it is a pity that it has been discontinued in the US, although it's still sold in China. The SUVs that GM has substituted for this sedan are ungainly. My wife is the primary user of this car, but when I drive it I enjoy it and I'm generally impressed with handling and overall comfort. Further update. We traded in this car with 47,800 mi and it performed well until we sold it. There was only one minor repair under warranty in four and a half years. We traded the car only because a very good deal arose on a slightly used Cadillac CT5. The Buick had good resale value on the trade and I am sure the dealer will have no problem selling it quickly. We were completely satisfied with that car, just decided it was time for a change.