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LaCrosse offers great looks, price and fuel economy Continued from pg. 1 grille close at higher speeds to push more air over the vehicle, which increases aerodynamic efficiency to enhance fuel economy. LaCrosse with eAssist includes an ECO gauge on the instrument panel that continuously responds to driving behavior, enabling the driver to drive with maximum efficiency. It also features a hill-assist system that captures brake pressure to help the driver more comfortably accelerate from a stop on a moderate or steep grade. It does this by reducing the tendency of the vehicle to roll backward with the engine in shutdown mode. In all dimensions, headroom, hip room, shoulder room and legroom between the front and rear are identical between the standard LaCrosse and the eAssist version. Legroom for instance is 1,059/991 mm (41.7/39.0 in) front/rear. The only change is in the trunk The interior of the Buick LaCrosse eAssist is a standout with the highest quality materiwhere the already meager 377 litres als and luxury extras such as the standard heated, leather and wood-trimmed steering (13.3 cu ft) is reduced to 307 litres wheel. (10.9 cu ft) to make way for the lith- replaced by a tire inflator kit. adequate for all in-town driving. ium-ion battery. Another casualty of About the only place you feel the Despite having to haul that heavy the battery is the spare tire which is battery around, the eAssist is the battery assist kick in is during highlightest LaCrosse of the way lane changes and on-ramp merglot at 1,712 kg (3,775 lb) ing. Here there is noticeable engine versus 1,783 kg (3,936 noise as the four-banger does its best lb) for the base LaCrosse to behave like a V6. The engine is probably a lot louder and 1,917 kg (4,226 lb) for the AWD version I than you hear inside the cabin and that's due to what Buick calls `Quidrove last fall. While this does not et Tuning' technologies that include translate into a marked gobs of sound deadening materials acceleration difference and acoustic laminated front wincompared to the stan- dows and windshield. Starting price for the 2012 Ladard 303 hp V6, eAssist Crosse as mentioned is $35,195 and is not a slug either. With the Eco gauge it gets you a lot of stuff such as Blustaring you right in the etooth, dual zone air universal home face, the tendency to remote and the list goes on. For a mere $690, the V6 goes out push the pedal to the metal is greatly re- and all the eAssist pieces go in. My tester did have a few options In the eAssist version of the 2012 Buick LaCrosse, the duced. Starting from rest, such as $4,210 for the leather packstandard V6 is replaced by a 2.4-litre Ecotec four-cylinder with 15 kW electric motor/generator for a combined 182 eAssist feels strong age with heated front seats. It also inenough and power is cluded Bi-xenon lights, audible park hp and 172 lb/ft of torque. assist, blind spot monitoring and auto dimming driver's outside mirror. This in one option you have to get because the leather is so good. A few other take-them-or-leavethem options such as $1,660 for the sliding panoramic sunroof, $995 for premium paint and $2,870 for the navi/infotainment system pushed the as tested price up to $47,630 and that includes a $1,495 shipping fee. The bottom line is the LaCrosse with eAssist still comes in at less than fifty grand, making it a relative bargain compared to the cost of some of its direct competitors. Great looks, great price and great fuel economy makes the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist worthy of serious consideration for the tier one luxury car buyer. 3 The IFP* Halton Hills* WHEELS March 22, 2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist 2012 (at a glance) BODY STYLE: mid-size sedan. DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, front-wheel-drive. ENGINE: 2.4-litre inline four-cylinder with 15 kW electric motor/generator (combined 182 hp, 172 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY: 8.3/5.4L/100 km (34/52 mpg) city/highway TOWING CAPACITY: NA PRICE: Base LaCrosse with V6, $35,195; eAssist package adds $690; eAssist as tested including $1,495 shipping fee, $51,480 including $1,000 shipping fee WEBSITE: www.gm.ca/Buick WHERE THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS Sale e Pric Sale e Pric Sale e Pric Sale e Pric #1 $ $ Stk# 02200 + 12,998HST $ Stk# S25638D + 15,998 HST $ Stk# U25624D + 13,998HST Stk# F26503D 9,998 + HST 2008 FUSION SEL 4 CYL., LOADED, SPOILER, ONE OWNER. PURCHASED NEW AND SERVICED AT OUR DEALERSHIP . 56,809 KMS 2007 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED LOADED, ALLOYS, 96,235 KMS Very Clean!! 2008 ESCAPE XLT FWD, V6, LOADED, ALLOYS, KEYLESS 96, 588 KMS 2009 COROLLA CE 5 SPD., LOADED, KEYLESS 66,475 KMS Very Clean, A Must See! Very Clean, A Must See. CONCEPT 361 Guelph St. (Hwy. #7), Georgetown More vehicles online at: www.conceptford.com Discloser: All sale prices are plus HST, and Licensing, O.A.C 905-873-1626