The Buick LaCrosse may not be a hybrid, but its fuel efficiency has increased 25 percent from that of its previous model. The LaCrosse is able to rival and outperform competitors with its miles per gallon.
For comparison:
Buick LaCrosse 37mpg
Honda Fit 33mpg
Toyota Camry 32mpg
Shh. Do You Hear That?
One thing noticeably absent from the 2012 LaCrosse is the sound other hybrid vehicles make when their hybrid technology or batteries take over, and this is a good thing.. There are no significant changes in performance, vibration or sounds as the Buick LaCrosse stops at a stoplight and eAssist technology restarts as the driver accelerates again.
Aside from the smooth integration of the eAssist system as it works efficiently in the background, the engineers also improved the aerodynamics of the Buick LaCrosse by adding various panels under the body. Cutting wind resistance down means cutting down the noise too. Less resistance also means the battery can hold its charge longer as it works less to fight the wind barrier.
Final Specifications, Please.
The following are the complete of the specifications of the 2012 Buick LaCrosse that may be found at local Michigan Buick dealers or at any U.S. Buick dealer.
Type: Five-passenger, front-wheel drive premium sedan.
Price: Around $30,000
Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I-4
Horsepower: 182
Torque: 172 pound-feet
Estimated mileage: 25 mpg city / 37 mpg highway
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
eAssist electric motor : 15 kW
Max electric motor torque (cranking): 110 pound-feet
Max electric motor torque (electric assist): 79 pound-feet
Max electric motor power: 15 horsepower
Lithium-ion battery: 115V
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson strut coil-over-spring; twin-tube dampers with gas-charged valving; hollow direct-acting stabilizer bar
Rear: Four-link
Steering: Electric variable ratio, rack-and-pinion
Turning Radius: 38.8 feet
Wheels: 17-inch
Exterior Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 111.7 inches
Length: 197 inches
Width: 73.1 inches
Height: 59.2 inches
Curb weight: 3,835 pounds
Fuel tank: 15.7 gallons
Trunk space: 2610.9 cubic feet
Michigan Buick dealers will be excited to carry the 2012 Buick LaCrosse as it seeming to be paving the way to more efficient sedans that don’t need to carry the label hybrid to save owners money at the pump.
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