Just about every recent article written on the Buick nameplate starts with that same old, “It’s not your Grandpa’s Buick.” Although overused and quite true, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse seems less like a Buick and more like a Lexus. Sure, it’s debatable, but the exterior design, combined with a refined interior make the 2010 Buick LaCrosse a standout. Although entangled in the dilemma facing General Motors, Buick has stayed true to its brand and continues to develop classy American cars that its owners can be proud of. When you ask a 30-something old if they’d consider a Buick, the answer is always no. So, the question is, how will Buick change this? Enter the 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS. The NADAguides.com team test drove this LaCrosse for one week and by the end of the week, we managed to sell one car. Our office neighbor saw it, sat in it, test drove it and bought it. Just that simple! Now if they could just recreate this among all model lines, Buick would be back among the elite. The newest Lacrosse to hit the roads takes on many European design cues that give the LaCrosse a more taught, modern and masculine appearance. The front fascia and Buick’s classic “waterfall” grille design seamlessly fit together, along with the smooth flowing lines of the exterior shape and body of the car to give it an elegant and sophisticated stance. The CXS wheel alignment also sets it apart. Many of the popular German cars on the road work to push the front axle as far forward under the car as they can and the rear wheels towards the bumper, which gives the car a more performance based stance. Again, debatable, but Buick’s taken the right engineering direction and if younger consumers can get past the “Buick” name to see what this car really offers, we are sure they will change their tune. The top-of-the-line CXS version has a 3.6L V6 with Variable Valve Timing and Direct Injection. Although slightly under horsepower at 280, the acceleration on to the freeway is consistent with a mid-tier luxury vehicle. It doesn’t throw you back in your seat, but it’s also not spinning the tires and the LaCrosse’s capable suspension paired with light-but-responsive steering allow you to hustle along nicely. The biggest drawback with the engine platform is fuel economy. The CXS gets 17 around town and 27 on the freeway and this is attributed to the weight of the car. Weighing in at just above 4,065 lbs., the best way to pull performance out of this car is by shifting the hydra-matic 6T40 6-speed transmission over to its sports mode. The interior of the LaCrosse is what surprised me. Beautiful stitching and leather trim, large captain’s seats and plenty of room make the LaCrosse comfortable. Technology doesn’t play second fiddle in the LaCrosse. Bluetooth is extremely easy to use and Sirius Satellite Radio makes for enjoyable driving. All-in-all, we can say the 2010 Buick LaCrosse is a car definitely worth taking a strong look at. It might not have blazing performance and speed, but let’s face it, what car really does. Take a ride in the LaCrosse and you'll know this is not your dad’s Buick and to put it in modest terms, it's just the car that GM needs post-bankruptcy. With a starting price of $33,015, the Lacrosse is quite the deal. For more information on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, visit NADAguides.com.  

 
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2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS