2014 Buick LaCrosse review
Buick LaCrosse highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Luxurious amenities across the lineup
- Standard hybrid engine
- All-wheel drive is an option
Cons
- Hybrid less powerful than optional V6 engine
- Touchscreen takes some getting used to
- Fuel economy could be higher
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 26 highway, 20 combined
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Good-looking, comfortable sedan
When it comes to a big, comfortable sedan, the 2014 Buick LaCrosse is an excellent all-rounder if you are focused on comfort and design. If you need room for your family to ride in style, the LaCrosse is a spacious sedan that offers luxurious features across the lineup. The five-passenger LaCrosse is well suited for highway driving, including optional features such as adaptive cruise control. If you are green-conscious, rest assured that the LaCrosse offers a hybrid setup for the base engine, which aids in fuel economy.
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What is new for the 2014 Buick LaCrosse?
- The Touring trim has been discontinued for 2014.
- LaCrosse trims have been upgraded with Flex Fuel Vehicle and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment this year.
- Lane Departure Warning, Sunroof(s), Automated Cruise Control, and 20 Inch Plus Wheels features are now available as options on select trims.
5 reasons to buy the 2014 Buick LaCrosse
1. Standard hybrid engine
If you are green-conscious or just hoping to save some money at the pump, the 2014 Buick LaCrosse offers a mild hybrid engine as standard equipment. This 2.4L engine with Buick’s eAssist technology provides an EPA-estimated 36 mpg on the highway, giving you great mileage for road trips in your LaCrosse. Paired with a large, 15.8-gallon gas tank, the 2014 LaCrosse is capable of cruising over 500 miles between fill-ups.
2. Many color options
The Buick LaCrosse is available in ten exterior colors and four interior colors, providing many options to ensure your car matches your specific style. The exterior options include several hues of grays and beiges, as well as more bright options such as Crystal Red. On the inside, the interior can be appointed in four different leather colors with complimentary wood tones for the trim across the vehicle. You will feel like you’re in a custom ride with all the options available on the Buick LaCrosse.
3. Cold-weather ready
With available all-wheel drive, the 2014 Buick LaCrosse ensures you have the necessary traction when the weather forecast includes snow or ice. As an added perk, the Buick LaCrosse offers heated front seats and a heated steering wheel to ensure your hands are nice and toasty when navigating in colder climates. An optional engine block heater will also make sure your LaCrosse is prepared no matter the exterior temperatures.
4. High-tech options list
The 2014 Buick LaCrosse brings technology to the table, including available adaptive cruise control to reduce fatigue when you are on longer trips. Additional driver aids include an available blind spot detection system, a rear cross-traffic alert system, and lane departure warning. The Buick LaCrosse also offers rear parking sensors and a rearview camera to help make parking a breeze.
5. Premium audio available
The Buick LaCrosse ensures you have access to your library of music with Bluetooth® connectivity, enabling you to stream music from your smartphone. As an added perk, the available Bose® 11-speaker sound system will make sure your tunes sound better than ever. Or this sets you up perfectly to finish that audiobook on your next trip.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Buick LaCrosse an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Buick LaCrosse 15th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Buick LaCrosseBuick LaCrosse features and specs
Base 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
182
Torque (ft-lbs)
172
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
15.8
Wheelbase
111.7"
Overall length
196.9"
Width
73.1"
Height
59.2"
Leg room
F 41.7"/R 40.5"
Head room
F 38"/R 37.3"
Front tires
P235/50R17
Rear tires
P235/50R17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
150/1000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2014 Buick LaCrosse FAQ
The 2014 Buick LaCrosse is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base : 25 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- Premium : 18 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Leather : 25 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
The Buick LaCrosse received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Buick LaCrosse as 14 out of 28 among Midsize Car
The 2014 Buick LaCrosse has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2014 Buick LaCrosse, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2014 Buick LaCrosse Reviews.
The 2014 Buick LaCrosse has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2014 Buick LaCrosse:
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- BOSE Sound System
- Automated Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Sunroof(s)
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