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longer wheelbase.
As befits its role as a premium car, even the least-expensive LaCrosse will come well equipped. The CX gets a power driver's seat, keyless remote entry, power windows and power locks. The CXL adds a tiltand-telescope steering wheel, leather intenor tnm and alloy w heels. Aside from the more powerful engine, the CXS gets anti-lock brakes. 17-inch alloy w heels, a tighter suspension and full-range traction control.
Stability' control, which keeps the LaCrosse pointing in the nght direction under adverse conditions, is available on the CXS and brings with it the second generation of GM's Magnasteer, which takes into account steering angle as well as vehicle speed when doling out power assist. Other available options include a backup sensor and side-curtain airbags.
Extensive effort has gone into the "quiet tuning” Buick engineers first applied to the Rainier, with additional acoustic paneling and tighter seals to reduce both wind and road noise.
GM's 100-year-old Buick brand is returning to its roots — cars, that is — after spending a great deal of time and effort on vehicles such as the nifty Rendezv ous and Rainier sportutility vehicle.
The LaCrosse replaces two vehicles that account for almost half of Buick car sales and will hopefully attract a younger clientele into stores. Currently, Buick buyers, at an average age of 64. are the oldest in the industrv.
Obviously, there's a lot riding on the LaCrosse’s four contact patches, not the least of which is Buick’s future as a builder of upscale cars.
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