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Friday, October 28, 2011

Interested? 1987 Buick GNX with Only 5,000 Miles on the Odo


One of the 547 Buick GNX muscle cars that GM built in 1987 has been listed for sale by a Las Vegas dealer. Cleverly described by C&D in its days as "Darth Vader's Ride", the GNX is a rare gem, even more so if it has a mere 5,000 miles on the odometer like this example that's priced at US$95,000.

When it came out in 1987, which was the only year it was offered for sale, the Buick GNX was the fastest production car in GM's range (Corvette included) thanks to its 3.8-liter force-fed V6 engine that was factory (under)rated at 276HP and 360 lb-ft. Power was sent to the rear wheels through a modified four-speed automatic transmission.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Buick LaCrosse [REVIEWS]

Redesigned from the ground, the Buick LaCrosse premium sedan 2010 made its world debut at the Auto Show in 2009 Detroit North American International on January 12, 2009. The Buick LaCrosse offers all-wheel drive, a series of intelligent technologies and advanced features of personal security, and a choice of two fuel-saving V-6 engines.

"The new Buick LaCrosse created a lot of attention to detail, craftsmanship and advanced technology," said Susan Docherty, Buick-Pontiac-GMC manager. "It builds on the success of your next step revival Buick Enclave. And as the Enclave, our goal is to get a buyer of our new LaCrosse Aura".

Sculpted design

Buick Legacy of advanced design such as the Y-Job concept, and the Roadmaster Riviera, has helped define the American automotive design in recent years, according to Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. Today, the Buick design is a product of a global team and resources. The creative collaboration between the designers of the United States and China, in collaboration with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) and the chassis engineers and body in Europe, resulted in the first vehicle from General Motors that will be created in three continents.

"The new Buick LaCrosse is intended to represent the modern elegance," said Welburn. "The entire project, you will enjoy a balance of opposites. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are designed for harmony in mind. Externally Sale taut, sculpted lines of accents and sensual surfaces. Inside, chrome accents and smoked warm wood, a first class leather and materials, combined with a cold blue light creates a comfortable environment. "

The exterior design is faithful to the Buick Invicta concept unveiled at Auto Beijing 2008.

"It 'instantly recognizable as the Buick, with his signature" sweep spear into his body on the design, the lights inside the circular edge of the bonnet, and a waterfall grille, "said Welburn.

The luxurious interior experience

Inside, the two-tone interior is defined by fluid, unbroken theme design that wraps around the instrument and door panels. Attention to detail is evident throughout the interior, including the analog instrument panel, chrome offset by dark wood accents and contrast stitching thread and French on the dashboard.

Signature QuietTuning Buick - an engineering process to reduce, block and absorb noise within - provides an environment free of distractions for passengers.

Unexpected, a welcoming touch is ice blue lighting throughout the cabin away from the center console, dashboard and door panels.

Personal smart technology

A contemporary feel in the cabin includes a digital connectivity and personal technology offers a new Buick LaCrosse. It includes many features such as in-dash navigation, Bluetooth, auxiliary audio input and USB port. If the rear seat passengers, power windows rear sunshade, and a DVD entertainment system with two screens built into seat backs, is available.

LaCrosse Intelligent technologies are also working to provide a 360 degree field of vision at the wheel, to a greater sense of comfort, safety and security. It starts with the available head-up display on the windshield, allowing the driver to control the speed, keeping your eyes on the road. At night, lighting packages available adaptive headlight can direct the high intensity discharge bars 15 degrees to improve the illumination of the road and curves.
Buick LaCrosse has a blind side zone alert, which informs the operator if the vehicle in adjacent lanes traveling in the driver's blind spot. LaCrosse is available with rear view camera when the display screen is integrated into the navigation system.

Technology available for the Buick LaCrosse, more standard safety features suites that are designed to meet the criteria of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 20-star safety. Other highlights include front, side and roof curtain airbags, traction and StabiliTrak stability control system. Security of OnStar is also the first year of ownership.

Responsive performance

Buick LaCrosse rigid body structure provides the basis for accurate suspension calibration, safety and quiet ride. Buyers can choose from a powerful family, a direct-injection six-cylinder engines and fuel saving six-speed automatic transmission control tap-up/tap-down.

Direct injection into the Buick LaCrosse to create more power with less fuel and reduce vehicle emissions through improved combustion control - especially at cold start emissions are reduced by up to 25 percent.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Buick Verano (2011)[Reviews]



The new luxury sedan 2012 Buick Verano compact, the third model of the new brand over the past two years and the first compact luxury segment, made its debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.

Buick Verano will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011, the latest model of a product renaissance that began and continued Enclave LaCrosse and Regal. Like them, the luxury Buick Verano distinct and technology, including 10 airbags as standard, available heated steering wheel and the next generation of radio system power connectivity with OnStar, which allows continuous communication between the driver and the smartphone Buick Verano.

2.4l Ecotec and six-speed automatic is standard, and the combination produces about 177 horsepower (132 kW) and 170 Nm of torque (230 Nm), 00-60 mph performance of 8.0 seconds and about 31 mpg on the highway. 2.0L turbo engine will be offered in the future.

"Verano expands our range, continuing the momentum of Buick and gives us an excellent opportunity to attract a new generation of customers with a product that meets their expectations in terms of design, performance and technology," said John Schwegman, vice president of Buick marketing. "This is a smart choice that offers an unexpected luxury in a compact sedan - and compete head to head with competitors from Audi and Lexus."

Sculpted design


Summer Buick bears the marks of modern design and Buick Enclave presented and interpreted for the LaCrosse and Regal. These include a bold chrome grille jump detailed black, translucent blue ray prominent headlamps projector, windows, chrome wheels, premium body measurement and the relationship of the wheel. An arched roof line connects a steeply raked windshield and fast-sloping rear pillars give the car a sporty profile that is complemented by large 17-inch multi-spoke forged alloy wheels in Sterling Silver finish. Two conceptions of premium 18-inch wheels are available.

"The language reflects the sculptural design of Buick Summer in a new format, with all the refinement and attention to detail developed by the Enclave and LaCrosse," said Dave Lyon, director of design. "Beyond all this is just a superb car. It has great proportions and sophisticated details that look great for years to come."

Unique Buick Verano is a translucent blue projector beam headlamps, which give the vehicle a distinctive look and sophisticated. Brilliant color palette also seems to improve the Premium Claret Red Tintcoat and White Diamond Tricoat. Other exterior color choices are blacks, Olympic White, Switchblade Silver Metallic, Cyber ​​Gray Metallic Mocha Bronze Metallic.

Luxurious rooms

Complementing Buick Verano is precisely dosed, prime-accented exterior is an interior marked by the unusual seat comfort and support, and premium soft-touch materials, including ambient lighting inspired by the LaCrosse. Metal and wood paneling and warm ambient light makes the interior of a welcoming environment.

Neutral colors and titanium-sized interiors are available in leather / cloth seating surfaces, while Ebony and Cashmere Choccachino one color available in leather-trimmed interior. Summer Buick uses the same raw material for leather seats used in the LaCrosse.

The dashboard of the mixtures with a built-in battery that holds the center of the screen infotainment controls, climate and radio controls. Components integrated into the center console has a space for tolerance of less than 1 mm, while the holes in the panel doors are less than 5 mm. These limits are among the best in its class.

Cover Buick Verano headliner is made of knitted material, which is one of the five layers of acoustic headliner designed to help quiet the cabin. Interior columns and lists are of color and texture-matched headliner.

A refined and sensitive

High energy density 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder, dual overhead cam head, variable valve timing and E85, the standard engine in the summer Buick. It produces an estimated 177 horsepower (132 kW) and 170 lb.-ft. of torque (230 Nm). Direct injection technology helps produce more power with less fuel and reduce emissions - including up to 25 percent reduced hydrocarbon emissions compared to engine multipoint fuel injection. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that allows the Summer Buick providing an estimated 31 mpg on the highway. Steering and a more efficient transmission with optimized fuel consumption.
Front suspension uses McPherson disconnected from better insulation, increasing the separation in extreme driving conditions - big shock, for example - the driving conditions everyday. Behind the Z-link watts technologically advanced design allows the center of the rear axle during cornering, which helps keep the answers read Verano Buick symmetrical on both left and right turns. The possibility of contacting the central axis of curves to produce more balanced driving experience because of the rear suspension to improve the management of the front suspension.

Z-link model is also lighter and takes up less space than the typical independent rear suspension. Less weight affects fuel economy of Verano Buick, but the compact design allows more luggage space.

Control inputs make an electronic power steering, dual rack and pinion. Electric power control to save fuel, because it eliminates the traditional power steering pump motor driven accessories. Engineers tuned speed-dependent power system will provide rapid, direct reaction to the control measures and a strong sense of center. The system has a ratio of 15.5:1, and requires only a little over two turns lock to lock.

Brake operates a four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS and electronic brake force distributor and StabiliTrak electronic stability control with traction control.

Buick Regal GS (2012)[Reviews]



 Buick unveiled the production version of the Buick Regal GS 2012, an expression of the even sportier Regal sport sedan, which is on sale in 2010 and attracted new buyers to the family Buick. Powered by a high output, excluding Ecotec turbocharged 2.0-liter mated to a six-speed manual, GS provides an estimate of 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 kmh performance in less than seven seconds (estimated). Buick Interactive Drive Control System is standard on the GS, so motorists to adjust the driving experience by changing the suspension settings and steering sensitivity between three modes: standard, sport and GS.

"Built on the basis of performance for Regal, Buick Regal GS has been designed as an expression even more athletic performance and style," said John Schwegman, vice president of marketing for Buick. "The driving experience is living and powerful, and GS represent the next record in the Buick product renaissance. "

The exterior features a unique front and rear fascias, a front fascia includes a strong, vertical slot air inlet, specific grille treatment - vertical elements accented satin silver metallic. The rear fascia has a pair of integrated metallic satin trapezoidal tailpipes. Rocker extensions, and integrated rear spoiler also woven into the design. GS cuts with a sporting attitude, too, with a structure slightly lower than the other models, and an aggressive 19-inch 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels and all-season tires (20-inch 5-twin-spoke polished alloy wheels performance tires are optional).

The interior is a race-inspired, flat-bottomed sports steering wheel and sport pedal metal, with leather upholstery 12-way power driver seat adjustment and front passenger heated sport, including four-way power lumbar positions. GS-black on the inside ceiling is accentuated by specific elements in the dashboard and steering wheel console, while the white dash lights up when the driver activates the GS Control Unit (SIAC Interactive).

Turbocharger and HiPerStrut

Power Regal GS comes with a high-performance version of the Ecotec 2.0L VVT DOHC turbocharged engine with direct injection technology. It is based on the engine, which is available in the CXL Regal later this year, but the engine and the turbocharger is calibrated to produce more boost pressure and GS. Power is rated at 255 hp (190 kW) and 295 Nm of torque (400 Nm). Three-inch diameter exhaust system provides reduced pressure, engine

The direct injection technology helps the engine more power through increased efficiency, while maintaining fuel economy and lower emissions. This means less fuel is consumed and lower emissions - including a decline of 25 percent of hydrocarbon emissions at cold start. Variable valve timing to optimize power efficiency and emissions over the entire rpm band.

"We are combining direct injection and variable valve timing to the drive motors since 2006 and no doubt responsiveness turbo Buick Regal GS and acceleration of a 3.5-liter V6 engine, while providing fuel economy 2.0 L four, "said Mike Anderson, chief engineer of the overall program manager Ecotec.

The engine is mated to the standard six-speed manual gearbox. A six-speed automatic is available in the future.

The Buick Regal GS rides on a wheelbase of 107.8 inches relatively long (2.738 mm), which offers elegant and well balanced vehicle dynamics. It also has an independent suspension at all four wheels, a strut unique performance of high density (HiPerStrut) the front suspension design. The system helps reduce the strain HiPerStrut and maintain a negative camber when cornering, the driver experiences reduced torque management, greater traction and turning ability, with crisp handling, management and accurate feedback.

The link independent rear suspension to four is designed to minimize adverse camber and toe during fast maneuvers, improve vehicle stability. Both front and rear shocks are actively integrating computer Amortization Control (CDC), the change in damping properties to maintain optimal ride control vehicle on the road and different profiles. More aggressive, performance-based damping properties can also be selected by the driver using the driver control system interactive.

Power comes from the large diameter brake system Four-wheel disc brakes with Brembo front brake calipers. Standard anti-lock brakes with four-channel system is tuned to reduce braking distances on varying road surfaces and conditions. Electronic parking brake is activated through the center console mounted controls. Buick Regal GS also includes the standard StabiliTrak stability control with integrated, full-function traction control.

Interactive Drive Control System

The Buick Regal GS is equipped with lever system (ACIS interactive) chassis technology (also available in other models with 2.0-liter turbocharged Regal). It offers the stability of the vehicle and drive safer. The driver selects one of three modes - standard, sport and GS - the change in suspension settings, and sensitivity to address the system of variable-effort steering.

A control module so as to continuously monitor the sophisticated style of driving with speed, speed, lateral and longitudinal acceleration, steering wheel, accelerator and the vehicle. We define the dynamic state of the vehicle, including acceleration, braking and cornering, to optimize the reactions of the chassis. In addition, it performs all driver SIAC selections. All four dampers are electronically controlled and continuously adapt within a few milliseconds to traffic conditions, vehicle movements and driving style.

Select the mode optimizes the GS car for driving dynamics, suspension and tight steering response. "Standard" or the default is the setting for use in all directions. Sport mode gives a level of performance between the standard modes and GS.

Buick GL8 (2011)[Reviews]

The all-new 2011 Buick GL8 Shanghai GM is now available. The luxury SUV based on the legacy of the original Buick GL8, the first family of China executive coaching. Since the inception of the model in 1999, more than 330,000 were sold throughout China.

The new model, which will be available in January 2011, seven and 27 technological innovations and improvements in design, space and security, technology, power, functionality and quality. The result is an unprecedented experience in the luxury of an MPV, it is clear the Buick.

"The new GL8 was developed by Shanghai GM in collaboration with the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) in Shanghai with the specific needs of our customers in mind," said Terry Johnsson, vice president of Shanghai GM vehicle sales, service and marketing. "It offers everything consumers have come to expect from Buick, a dynamic, smooth ride, quiet and comfort. Like its predecessor, the new Buick GL8 is the right product at the right time."

The new Buick GL8 has an elegant exterior design is underlined by Buick double sweep spear feature is in the front to back. Decorative metal strips add a sense of sleek, modern elegance. Its classic waterfall grille and portholes chrome greater emphasis on new Buick GL8 is inheritance.

With a length of 5256 mm, a width of 1878, with a height of 1800 mm and a wheelbase of 3088 mm, the new Buick GL8 provides a wide tower for all occupants. The interior trim fuses Eastern and Western aesthetics. The lighting mood of blue ice and a 360-degree wraparound design inspired by luxury yachts.

Remember the additional services are ergonomic two-tone genuine leather trim, two-piece panoramic sunroof, an electronic anti-pinch with a sliding door and touch tailgate lift motor, 10-speaker Bose 5.1-channel audio system with 7 inch touch screen in front and 10.2-inch WVGA screen HD rear, and the vehicle's OnStar safety and communication services.

Improved independent front suspension and rear sub-frames to ensure a smooth and steady. Setting up the signature quiet Buick reduce, block and absorb noise inside, and without distractions, which is comparable to the luxury sedan.

The new Buick GL8 comes with a choice of a 3.0-liter V-6 engine SIDI direct injection 2.4 liters intelligent or Ecotec segment leader in fuel efficiency. GM advanced 6-speed automatic transmission is standard, offering unprecedented power in the segment of the luxury minivan.
In the field of security, a new Buick GL8 is a very strong structure. Bosch 8.1 ESP system for the production of premium processing. It is complemented by large tires and disc brakes, six airbags available on selected models. For better visibility, the new Buick GL8 includes multi-dimensional Bi-Xenon HID blue ray crystal headlights and taillights as chrome LED.

New Buick GL8 luxury SUV with a retail price of between RMB 388,000 and RMB 288 000. Shanghai GM will also present an updated model of the current 2011 Buick GL8 in December 2010, aims at the top MPV segment. It includes a 2.4-liter Ecotec engine and a 6-speed automatic. This "strategy of two vehicles," Shanghai GM to examine in more detail MPV market, the luxury segment of secondary education.

Envision Buick Concept [Reviews]



View the Buick concept car, which represents a convergence of ideas and technology for the future of Buick on the market, made its debut in the world today. He appeared on the GM stand at Auto Shanghai 2011 Shanghai.

Imagine a mixture Buick overall aesthetic of Chinese design for the SUV segment. There are Buick core "Fluid Mechanics quiet and comfort," contains GMO PHEV leaders of the hybrid system. In the future, and people-oriented technology and equipment has been designed to change people's perception of SUVs.

"The Envision was developed jointly by GM and Shanghai Automotive Pan Asia Technical Center (PATAC)," said Shi Hong, director of marketing at Shanghai GM Buick. "We introduce the product development direction for the future of Buick SUV market."

According to Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design, The Envision "inherited DNA Buick and design the roof of global design language to new heights Buick. He made an important statement for Buick style and technology, and will affect future patterns of fire. "

Design: The essence of Buick, futuristic language
The speed and strength, lightness and strength and grace of contrast and foresight to the other, but retain a sense of harmony in the Buick Envision. The design follows in the tradition of great elegance Buick, mix it with dynamic lines, sharp angles and curved shapes. Its coupe-like body dynamics and function rooms offer a touch of Buick SUV to reach the Chinese market.

Imagine Buick has a two-story traditional Buick grille cascade, which regulates the air intake to meet the demand for electricity and to achieve optimized aerodynamic performance. Front-end style also includes the Buick tri-colored shield, Insignia, to strengthen the Buick Imagine a powerful and sophisticated sense of style. Headlights and fog lights have been inspired by traditional Chinese motifs. Porcelain LED lamps in the house during the day that the five "pillars of the Chinese-like" LED bulbs for the restrained elegance in bright environments.

Sharp lines from above the headlights, spreads and immersion in the vehicle itself. They reappear on the back that goes deep through the rear lights and demonstration of the double sweep spear traditional Buick. Wheel of the boxes look mighty 22-inch tires offer a strong contrast. The roof of one piece is shaped like a bridge parent. It allows continuous fluid side lines to form a graceful curve of the windows before they are integrated into the rear end. Buick Mirror and trim the side windows are aligned in front of the A-pillar and C pillar, which is the perfect finishing touch to the side view of the vehicle. Buick Envision a scissors-style doors with sensors that adds a feeling of luxury, while the input and output more comfortable.

Buick Envision laid back traditional squat SUV. Several ridges forming layers as a modern sculpture. Thin, strong porcelain, like the tail lights are integrated with LED light. The design is used on the rear fog lights and exhaust as well. The color of the ice edge silver body reflects the strong, athletic form of Envision.

Imagine the Buick, with a 22-inch aluminum wheels doubled layers. Silicon sport tires with asymmetrical tread pattern of a one-way. This reduces the cost of resistance, noise and energy while ensuring an SUV is expected.
Anticipating the Buick has an interior-oriented people, comfortable and high tech. Buick signature 360 ​​degree around the integrated design and center console asymmetrically only bring out the best in the other. The forward cabin has the appearance of a floating sculpture. It strikes a perfect balance of physical comfort and aesthetics. Spiral Meters offer exciting futuristic feel.

The color of the door of the car is inspired by the "yin and yang" concept. Together with two-tone high quality white sand and blue galaxies in high-class Italian leather and maple and metallic materials with velvety texture, it provides a visual of peace and elegance. The armrest is split from front to rear, with a storage function and form concealed air conditioning vents. The flat floor feels like the deck of a yacht and contributes to the roominess and comfort of indoors.

In addition to Buick Classic ICE-blue lighting, interior also features an optional orange "casual" and red light "sport" light and gives a soft radiance to match the mood of the environment.

Effect: Breakthrough plug-in hybrid system with intelligent AWD

Imagine that the Buick has a place in the GM hybrid system PHEVs, which offers unprecedented high-power performance and milestones for the future of hybrid technology. The 2.0-liter engine with direct injection engine with an extra SIDI intelligent Imagine a pair of electric generators twice Automatic / manual eight-speed transmission. Powerful lithium battery and a solar roof-optical devices will act as an alternative energy source independent of the engine.

Hybrid system, which in fact make use of standard fuel and electricity, can produce more energy than pure electric cars or gasoline-powered vehicles. When the vehicle is started, parked and running at low speed, the Buick Imagine operates exclusively electric. When the vehicle needs more power or the battery is low, the engine automatically kicks to provide smart battery charging. When you need more power, like the sudden acceleration and driving uphill, the engine runs the power grid, a generator to provide extra power. The vehicle may be connected to normal power outlet to recharge the battery. Insert the battery produces electricity in the sunroof.

Envision Buick chassis compact and lightweight carbon fiber, magnesium and aluminum. Mounted on an electromagnetic suspension MRC function with energy recycling, it offers one of the fastest of the magnetic field of the control systems of the bearing in the world. Depreciation is actively regulated in relation to road conditions to maximize handling. With Envision Buick intelligent all-wheel drive, torque on each wheel to be adjusted at any time in all weather driving pleasure.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

2011 Buick LaCrosse Sedan

2011 Buick LaCrosse Sedan Review

2011 Buick LaCrosse comes in three trim levels: CX, CXL and CXS. Base contains a 17-inch wheels steel CX, power driver seat, tilt and telescopic steering wheel audio controls, full power accessories, OnStar and a seven-speaker audio system with CD/MP3 player, extra audio jack and the radio Sat. Options CX 17-inch alloy wheels and convenience package that includes dual-zone automatic climate control, auto-dimming mirror, Bluetooth, driver's seat power lumbar adjustment, front seat passenger's power and start the engine remotely. Premium 11-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system for iPod / USB is also available.
 

Boost Mass CXL networks, including all standard and optional equipment, and CX 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, heated mirrors, heated front seats and leather upholstery. Available in the CXL is another convenience package that includes rear parking sensors, driver memory settings, and auto-dimming side mirrors. Driver Confidence Package includes adaptive xenon headlights, blind spot warning system and a Head-Up Display. There is also an optional luxury package includes heated leather / wood grain steering wheel, ventilated front seats, rear sunshade and power keyless ignition / entry.

Individual highlights include the option sunroof, chrome wheels, navigation system (with reverse camera and storage of digital music), rear-seat entertainment system (with dual display screens), and a Harman Kardon sound system.

CXS trim level includes alloy wheels of 19 inches and above all, except the navigation system, power sunroof, Confidence driver and rear entertainment system, which are optional. A package is optional for the Touring and CXS includes several 19-inch wheels and shock absorbers adapt.
 

Engines and performance

The CX and CXL trim, a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with 182 HP and 172 lb-ft of torque is standard motor. Optional is a 3.6-liter V6 that churns 280 hp and 259 lb-ft of torque. The CXL is available in front-wheel drive or traction - a plus for those in snowy climates. The CXS is only available with front-wheel drive and comes with a V6, as the CXL AWD. All LaCrosse models have a six-speed automatic transmission.

In our tests instrumented with a stock 3.6-liter engine to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds - faster with honor, but still over a second slower than a few rivals as the Acura TL and Hyundai Genesis. The EPA estimated fuel economy was 19 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined for the four-cylinder LaCrosse and 17/27/20 for the V6. The rate of AWD 16/26/20.

Security

2011 Buick LaCrosse features standard front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, OnStar communications, traction and stability control and antilock disc brakes, Brake Assist. Rear-seat side airbags are also available as an option. In tests the brakes Edmunds, LaCrosse CXS stopped 60 mph 127 feet - slightly longer than the average.

LaCrosse is not designed for the use of the new government, the staunchest 2011 Crash Test Mode According to the 2010 votes (which are not directly comparable with the new ones) LaCrosse scored five (five) stars in all frontal and side impact tests. At the Insurance Institute for Road Safety tests, the Buick scored "good" (the highest), the agency front-offset and side impact tests.
 

Interior Design and Special Features

2011 Buick LaCrosse interior is sleek and contemporary. The front seats are surrounded by an arc extending from the edge of door to door accents, elegant, beautifully built and simulated wood contribute to the feeling decidedly higher level. At night, passengers are bathed in soft light blue lighting environment. The controls on the center console are certainly more complicated than the simple commands that are in the Buick past, but the operation of audio, air conditioning and navigation systems should be easy enough to decipher those used for most Modern cars and electronics.

Despite the generous interior, load capacity measures just 13 cubic feet, far less than rival sedans frames. The body is deep enough, but lack of height and width can be problematic for large objects.

Driving Impressions

The driver's seat 2011 Buick LaCrosse has a fun mix of luxury and commitment. The cabin remains blissfully calm the senses without the chamber of repression, because there is no wind, just enough road noise to remind you that did not sit on the couch. Taking into account all the Buick dispatch of the past, treatment of the LaCrosse is the ability to surprise. Confident in the car reacts, and is certainly more interesting to drive than the Lexus ES 350 Rear visibility, however, compromising the car high hat rack and thick roof pillars.

How powerful, 3.6-liter V6 is the obvious choice. We were separated from the four-cylinder engine, because it is extremely important that the weight of the car and have to work so much that the real world gas mileage is likely to suffer.

Price $ 27.130

2011 Buick Enclave SUV

2011 Buick Enclave SUV Review

2011 Buick Enclave is a crossover SUV that comes in CX and CXL1 CXL2 high equipment levels. Everyone has a seating configuration of standard seating for seven passengers captain of the second row and third row seats. An optional second row bench is available at no additional cost, capacity increases to eight.
 

The base CX is beautifully out of the box 19-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, power products division, heated exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and cloth upholstery. Other features include a partial power front seats, tilt and telescopic wood / leather steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, OnStar and six speakers CD/MP3-audiojärjestelmä, with an extra audio jack and satellite radio.

The Enclave CXL1 adds leather upholstery, power heated front seats (eight-way driver, four-passenger), driver seat memory function, rear parking sensors and a camera with small mirror display. The founder CXL2 types of active headlights, power folding heated mirrors (driver's side auto-dimming and integrated turn signals), a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, ventilated front seats, a power of 115 volts and a 10-speaker Bose Surround System audio with USB audio jack.

On the LX, you can add Bose stereo, rear view camera and rear parking sensors as an option. To cut CXL, you can also add a rear seat entertainment and navigation system (with camera display backup). Other options on the Enclave a double strand "Skyscaper" sunroof (not available on CX), a second-row console storage with a 12 volt power outlet (also not available on CX) and preparation towing.
 

Engines and performance

2011 Buick Enclave offers a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In both cases, the power plant is a 3.6-liter V6 that delivers 288 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard.

EPA estimates fuel economy stood at 17 mpg highway mpg and 19 mpg city/24 combined for front-wheel drive models, while all-wheel drive versions Rates 16/22/18. With the optional towing package, an enclave towing up to £ 4500.

Security

Stability control, side airbags for front seats and full length side curtain airbags are standard on all 2011 Buick Enclave. The enclave brake test came to a stop 60 km / h in 139 meters. There is a rather long braking distance for this segment, and both Ford Flex and Mazda CX-9 is better.

The new government, a center for crash tests more demanding in 2011, earned a top five-star enclave for overall performance, with four out of five stars awarded for the first protection against impacts and five stars for side impact protection . The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, the Enclave has received the highest score of "good" in frontal offset and side impact tests.
 

Interior Design and Special Features

Enclave cabin has a cozy atmosphere with its upscale and elegant dash wood grain messages. There are chrome everywhere, though, which means dazzling reflections when the sun is at certain angles. Two other drawbacks include small and indistinct buttons for audio and climate control, and outward visibility is compromised more than competitive vehicles.

On the positive side, the Enclave is a crossover SUV market bigger. There are 19 cubic feet of usable space behind the third row of seats, 68 cubic feet with the 60/40 third row folded sections on the floor and a large (but not quite minivan degree) 116 cubic feet per second row folded . The third row access is facilitated by a tilt feature and sliding the second row of seats, but some flexibility is still needed to go back, and the third row of the Enclave is more oppressive than the Ford Flex.

Driving Impressions

"Carlike" is a term often used for crossover SUV. It is not entirely applicable to the giant 2011 Buick Enclave, which tipped the scales at nearly 5000 pounds with four-wheel drive, yes, we noticed that the enclave is felt more and more heavily on the route crosses some rival.

However, 3.6-liter V6 engine of the Enclave is powerful enough in most situations, and while the handling is not alive or inspiring, it is stable and secure. For 2011 Buick Enclave also shines on the road with his travels quiet ride and suspension compliance.

Price $ 35.865

Monday, June 20, 2011

2011 Buick Enclave Review

2011 Buick Enclave Review

While remaining the same, especially in his four years on the market, Buick full-size crossover with three rows is still very attractive choice for a very competitive segment. 2011 Buick Enclave is basically the same vehicle that we saw last year - and we are with it. Although it shares the platform (called "lambda") with a pair of cousins ​​named GM's Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave sports its own identity. Therefore, it offers luxurious, stylish and family-friendly luxury crossover.
 

Among the many strengths of the Buick Enclave is its powerful V6, comfortable and quiet, massive capacity and excellent crash test results. Buyers can choose between a configuration with seven or eight passengers in the beautiful and well-equipped cabin. The above features a pair of bucket seats in the second row, while the second has a bank of three seats. These approvals are ideally situated in attractive location, the curves of the leaf.

Despite the generous measure of functionality, it is true that the 2011 Buick Enclave is still not responding when the minibus is a practical, Enclave offers less cargo space, and its lack of sliding doors are difficult to load the rear passengers. By his account, even if it is a sheet metal: This Buick has a lot more stylish than any minivan.

In fact, lined up against rival premium brands like Acura MDX and Lexus RX 350, the Buick Enclave still looks good in terms of performance characteristics of luxury and style. Some of the buyers who attend other premium brands Buick could smell the image hard to shake the old man and the cabin materials sometimes inconsistent. Buyers might consider more traditional Ford Flex, Hyundai Veracruz and Mazda CX-9, all of which have their own strengths. In general, however, the Buick Enclave is presented as a good choice for families looking for space, style and luxury at a price that will not break the bank.

Body styles, trim levels and options
In 2011 Buick Enclave is a crossover SUV that comes in big CX, CXL1 CXL2 types and trim levels. All have a standard seven passenger seating through the captain's chairs in the second row and third row seating. An optional second row bench, which is available at no additional cost, capacity increases to eight.

The base CX is beautifully out of the box 19-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, power products division, heated exterior mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and cloth upholstery. Other features include a partial power front seats, tilt and telescopic wood / leather steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, OnStar and six speakers CD/MP3-audiojärjestelmä, with an extra audio jack and satellite radio.

The Enclave CXL1 adds leather upholstery, heated front power seats (eight-way driver, four passengers), the functions of the driver's seat memory, rear parking sensors and a camera with a small mirror mirror screen. Insects CXL2 active headlights, power folding exterior mirrors with heating (driver's side auto-dimming and integrated turn signals), a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, ventilated front seats, a power of 115 volts and 10-speaker Bose surround with a USB connector audio.

On the LX, you can add Bose stereo, rear view camera and rear parking sensors as an option. To cut CXL, you can also add a rear seat entertainment and navigation system (with camera display backup). Other options on the Enclave a double strand "Skyscaper" sunroof (not available on CX), a second-row console storage with a 12 volt power outlet (also not available on CX) and preparation towing.

Engines and performance


For 2011 Buick Enclave offers a choice of front-wheel drive or AWD. Regardless, the plant is a 3.6-liter V6 that pumps 288 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard.

EPA estimates fuel economy stood at 17 mpg highway mpg and 19 mpg city/24 combined for front-wheel drive models, while all-wheel drive versions Rates 16/22/18. With the optional towing package, an enclave towing up to £ 4500.

Security

Stability control, side airbags for front and side airbags curtain length standard on all 2011 Buick Enclave. In braking tests, the enclave was stopped at 60 mph in 139 feet. This is a fairly long distance to stop this segment, and two Ford Flex and Mazda CX-9 better.

In the government's new, more demanding crash tests in 2011, Enclave earned a five star overall rating of performance, four out of five stars is because the frontal impact protection and five stars for side impact protection. At the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests, Enclave obtained the highest score of "good" in front-offset and side impact crash tests.
 

Interior Design and Special Features

Enclave cabin has a cozy atmosphere with its upscale and elegant dash wood grain messages. There are chrome everywhere, though, which means dazzling reflections when the sun is at certain angles. Two other drawbacks include small and indistinct buttons for audio and climate control, and outward visibility is compromised more than competitive vehicles.

On the positive side, is one of the most capacious Enclave crossover SUVs on the market. It is 19 cubic meters of usable space behind the third row of seats, 68 cubic meters 60/40 points in the third row folded on the floor and a huge (though not quite class minibuses) 116 cubic feet with second row folded. Third row access was facilitated by the tilt and slide function of the second row of seats, but requires a little more 'agile back there, and the Enclave the most claustrophobic third row that the Ford Flex.

Driving Impressions


"Carlike" is a term often applied to a crossover SUV. In reality, does not apply to a huge Buick Enclave 2011, nearly 5,000 pounds on the scales and four-wheel drive, in fact, we found that the Enclave feels larger and more cumbersome on the road a few crossover rival.

However, 3.6-liter V6 engine of the Enclave is powerful enough in most situations, and while the handling is not alive or inspiring, it is stable and secure. For 2011 Buick Enclave also shines on the road with his travels quiet ride and suspension compliance.

Price $ 35 865

Thursday, June 9, 2011

2012 Buick LaCrosses

2012 Buick LaCrosses Specifications
Buick has unveiled 2012 Buick LaCrosses, Which comes with a 2.4-liter eAssit and 3.6-liter engine.
1. It is boosted with a 2.4-liters four-cylinder engine with an output power of 184HP Horsepower, and it is priced around $30,820 (Including deliver charges)
2. It is boosted with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine with an output power of 303HP horsepower and a 264 lb-ft [358 Nm] of torque. [Prices of this model is not yet announced].

2012 Buick LaCrosses eAssit engine EPA estimated is 37mph on highway, Compared to the 2011 model [30mph on highway].
17" Inch Alloy-Wheels.

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