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Buick LaCrosse I 3.8 i V6 (200 Hp) Automatic
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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 Overview:
Buick LaCrosse (I). With 312 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1585 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Buick LaCrosse I was not tested by Euro NCAP, as it was primarily marketed in North America. For safety information, one would typically refer to NHTSA or IIHS ratings, if available for this model.
3.8 i V6 (200 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers smooth, adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, prioritizing refinement over outright speed. Not a performance engine.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is acceptable for a large V6 of its era, but it's not a class leader in efficiency, especially in urban environments.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and quiet cabin
- • Spacious interior with ample room for five adults
- • Reliable and durable V6 engine options (especially the 3.8L)
- • Smooth automatic transmission
- • Good value on the used car market
Cons:
- • Uninspired handling and significant body roll
- • Dated interior design and materials compared to rivals
- • Fuel economy can be a concern for some drivers
- • Lack of advanced safety or technology features
- • Exterior styling might be considered bland by some
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | LaCrosse |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 i V6 (200 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| 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 |
| 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: | 11 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: | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 196.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1585 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 455 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 454 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5030 mm mm |
| Width: | 1855 mm mm |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2805 mm mm |
| 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 |
| 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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