The performance-oriented Buick LaCrosse CXS has a standard 3.6L V-6 VVT (variable valve timing) that delivers 240 horsepower (179 kW). The premium, all-aluminum engine features dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. Its fully variable intake and exhaust valve timing achieves outstanding flexibility, delivering 90 percent of the engine's peak torque where it is most useful, between 1500 rpm and 6000 rpm. The 3.6L VVT delivers a market-leading balance of good specific output, high torque over a broad rpm band, fuel economy and first-rate noise vibration and harshness control.


Buick LaCrosse - Smooth, agile and quiet

Buick LaCrosse 2007 delivers a smooth, quiet and controlled ride. A sport-tuned suspension, standard on CXS, has larger stabilizer bars for more responsive handling characteristics.

2007 Buick LaCrosse is offered with three levels of traction control, including GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability control system that helps the driver maintain control during sudden maneuvers or in low traction conditions by applying brake force at any corner of the vehicle independent of the driver's use of the brake pedal. The system also uses an accelerator pedal position sensor, brake master cylinder pressure sensor and steering wheel angle sensor to interpret the driver's desired path, and whether to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle. Integrated with traction control and ABS systems, StabiliTrak uses these sensors plus a lateral accelerometer and yaw rate sensor to determine the vehicle's actual path.

In addition, the tranquil ride is made possible by Buick's QuietTuning, an all-encompassing engineering approach aimed at reducing, blocking and absorbing unwanted road, wind and powertrain noise from entering the vehicle's cabin to provide leading levels of interior quietness. Specific examples include the use of acoustical laminate on the windshield and front side glass; steel laminate on the front-of-dash body area; expanded baffles in the roof pillars; extensive use of melt-on sound deadeners throughout the entire lower body structure; a re-tuned exhaust system; and sound-absorbing material throughout LaCrosse's engine, passenger and cargo compartments.

Classic interior

Buick LaCrosse's sleek, sculpted body is classic Buick design. Precision body panel fits and a tight fender-to-tire relationship underscore LaCrosse's high quality engineering and provide an agile appearance. Chrome accents and the jewel-like design of the headlamps and taillamps add touches of elegance.

Buick's focus on creating a highly crafted, attention-to-detail appearance is reflected in Buick LaCrosse's interior. Its clean, ergonomic design makes use of high-quality soft-touch materials, as well as tasteful chrome and woodgrain accents. The overall effect is an environment that is both elegant and comfortable, with close attention paid to component fits for a precision feel throughout.

Buick LaCrosse is available in either five- or six-passenger seating configurations. A 110.5-inch wheelbase gives 2007 LaCrosse spacious rear legroom. Front and rear hip room is a spacious 55.3 inches and 54.6 inches respectively. Five-passenger models are equipped with a wide center armrest with a deep storage area and a console-mounted gearshift lever. Six-passenger models have a column-mounted shifter and feature a "flip and fold" seatback cushion that can be converted into a spacious center console/armrest with a large storage bin and dual cup holders.


2007 Buick LaCrosse - Premium features throughout

In keeping with Buick LaCrosse's position as a premium sedan, standard features on all models include remote keyless entry, a power driver's seat, automatic programmable power door locks with lockout protection, power windows with express-down driver's window, six-speaker stereo radio with CD player, and full interior illumination with delayed entry/exit lighting and theater-style dimming.

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