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Buick LaCrosse I (facelift 2008) 3.8 i V6 (200 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Buick LaCrosse:
The Buick LaCrosse is a four-door, front-wheel-drive sedan manufactured by Buick since model year 2005, and marketed variously across four generations for the North American and Chinese markets.
The first-generation LaCrosse replaced the Century and Regal in North America beginning for model year 2005 as a five- or six-passenger, four-door, front-wheel-drive, V6-powered sedan using GM's mid-size W platform—and marketed in Canada as the Buick Allure. Notably, the first generation was also offered with a V8 engine, as a high-performance sub-model marketed as the LaCrosse Super. LaCrosse production and marketing began for China with model year 2006....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (facelift 2008) Overview:
Buick LaCrosse (I (facelift 2008)). With 312 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1607 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.8 i V6 (200 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and comfortable cruising, though not particularly sporty. Smooth and reliable, but lacks modern refinement.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for its class and era, with urban consumption being notably high. Best suited for highway cruising to maximize efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Smooth and quiet ride quality
- • Good value for a large sedan
- • Reliable 3.8L V6 option
- • Powerful V8 option for performance
Cons:
- • Outdated interior design and materials
- • Mediocre fuel economy for V6s, poor for V8
- • Handling is soft, not engaging
- • Some reliability concerns with 3.6L timing chains and 5.3L AFM
- • Lack of modern safety features compared to newer cars
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2004 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | LaCrosse |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2008) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 i V6 (200 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 200 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 52.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 312 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3800 Series III V6 [Same engine] More details about the engine 3800 Series III V6 |
| Engine displacement: | 3791 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 10.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.52 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.36 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 124.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 193.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1611-1604 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 455 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66.2 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5030 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1855 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2805 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1560 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
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