The Buick LaCrosse is a sedan offered in 4dr Sdn Base FWD , 4dr Sdn Convenience FWD , 4dr Sdn Leather FWD , 4dr Sdn Premium 1 FWD , 4dr Sdn Premium 2 FWD , 4dr Sdn Premium 3 FWD , 4dr Sdn Touring FWD , 4dr Sdn Leather AWD , 4dr Sdn Premium 1 AWD and 4dr Sdn Premium 2 AWD . The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (182 hp) and 3.6-liter V6 (303 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 17 mpg city to 27 mpg highway. The LaCrosse CXS V6 uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/optional (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Hyundai Genesis , Nissan Maxima , Ford Taurus and Toyota Avalon .
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