Is it actually possible that a storied brand like Buick could create the new standard for entry-luxury cars? The answer is an enthusiastic "yes!" The 2010 LaCrosse contradicts all of the old bland-Buick stereotypes. For starters, there's the styling, which is reminiscent of a Lexus ES. Then there's the interior-inviting, comfortable and opulent. What's most surprising is the way this new LaCrosse handles. The steering is precise yet not too jerky, and the suspension chucks away Buick's boat-like heritage and replaces it with a ride that's more akin to a German luxury sports sedan. Although the standard four-cylinder engine will help on the fuel economy side, it felt a bit underpowered to us during our test drives. It's best to opt for the V6 and its additional 73 hp over the 182-hp four-cylinder engine if you want to truly enjoy this remarkable, reinvented machine. Four-wheel antilock brakes come standard, as do a stability- and traction-control system and front-, side- and roof-mounted head-curtain air bags.
