Buick LaCrosse
2017–2019 model years · Generation introduced 2017
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- Available years
- 2017–2019
- Yearly records
- 3
- Reported market values
- $9,700–$15,750
The overview
Buick's flagship sedan delivers what you'd expect. The LaCrosse rides comfortably and features a well-trimmed and quiet cabin with a spacious rear seat. Paired with an eight-speed automatic, the smooth 3.6-liter V6 supplies plenty of power and a decent 24 mpg overall. The LaCrosse is one of the few offerings in the large-sedan class that is available with all-wheel drive. Handling is responsive but not sporty. The ride is cushy and absorbent, but we would skip the optional 20-inch tires, which transmit too much harshness to the passengers. Cabin access and visibility are compromised by the car's low stance. Most controls are easy to use, including the IntelliLink touch-screen infotainment system, but the unintuitive shifter proves maddening. Updates for 2018 include a new 194-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (with the eAssist mild hybrid system, designed to improve fuel economy) paired with a six-speed automatic as the standard powertrain. Also, the V6 gets a new nine-speed automatic, replacing the eight-speed unit. The LaCrosse was discontinued after the 2019 model year.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 ↗ Essence sedan Front 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 9-speed | $15,750 | Not rated | Not rated | 24 MPG |
| 2018 ↗ Essence sedan Front 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 9-speed | $12,538 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 24 MPG |
| 2017 ↗ Essence sedan Front 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $9,700 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 25 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2019 model
Essence sedan Front 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 9-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2019 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2017
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $15,750
- Retail value range
- $10,600 - $19,500
- Original MSRP range
- $29,570 - $47,070
- Trade-in range
- $7,485 - $17,090
Ratings
- Road test score
- 85/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 24 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,985
- Cruising range
- 380 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 198 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 3,665 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 12977 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2018 model
Essence sedan Front 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 9-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2018 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2017
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $12,538
- Retail value range
- $8,275 - $16,775
- Original MSRP range
- $29,565 - $47,070
- Trade-in range
- $5,240 - $13,560
Ratings
- Road test score
- 85/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 55%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 24 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,985
- Cruising range
- 380 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 198 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 3,665 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 10978 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2017 model
Essence sedan Front 3.6-liter V6 (310 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2017 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2017
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $9,700
- Retail value range
- $6,325 - $12,700
- Original MSRP range
- $32,065 - $43,265
- Trade-in range
- $3,380 - $9,400
Ratings
- Road test score
- 85/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 67%
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 31 MPG
- EPA combined
- 25 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,985
- Cruising range
- 380 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 198 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 3,665 lb
- Maximum load
- 915 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 7609 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
