2007 Buick LaCrosse [ 2008 ]
Buick LaCrosse
Overall Score - 7.5 (Good)
The LaCrosse delivers comfort and a hushed ride when cruising, but can't match the performance of others in its very competitive class. If you're in the market for an affordable midsize car, also consider the Honda Accord or the Toyota Camry. Both offer almost as much comfort as the LaCrosse but with better performance.
The comfortable ride and quiet interior of the 2007 Buick Lacrosse aren't enough to distinguish it from competitors, auto reviewers say. AutoWeek reflects reviewer consensus by writing, "There's nothing wrong with the LaCrosse, but nothing leaps out as superb, either -- in other words, there is little to get excited about." Edmunds notes the the "smooth, quiet ride" and powerful top-line engine, but adds "there's very little else that makes the car desirable alongside the top vehicles available in this price range."
Reviewers consistently, and often unfavorably, compare the Buick LaCrosse to the established champions of its class, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Compared to those competitors, Forbes finds, "the Buick LaCrosse is an elegant and capable alternative" but "doesn't match their quality or refinement." Consumer Guide determines, "No LaCrosse model matches Honda Accord or Toyota Camry for overall value." This conclusion is seemingly supported by IntelliChoice, which gives the LaCrosse a value rating of "average," based on predicted total cost of ownership compared to other vehicles in its class.
LaCrosse Performance - 6.9 (Mediocre)
Overall, the 2007 Buick LaCrosse offers a smooth, calming and pleasant, if unexciting, ride. U.S. News reviewer Rick Newman reports, "The ride is remarkably quiet, as good as in more expensive luxury vehicles." continue
LaCrosse Exterior - 6.7 (Mediocre)
Consensus among reviewers is that the exterior styling of the LaCrosse is safe, simple and straightforward. Agreement ends there, however. Forbes finds the simplicity results in "an elegant look," and points out, "The LaCrosse isn't exactly bold." continue
LaCrosse Interior - 6.8 (Mediocre)
The interior of the LaCrosse is comfortable, quiet and well equipped, and the trunk gives it adequate cargo room for its class. AutoWeek says the interior is "handsome and enjoys a high build and material quality." continue
LaCrosse Safety - 7.7 (Good)
According to most reviewers, the LaCrosse offers a safe ride. It "comes with enough standard protection to help you survive" accidents, says the Washington Post, "and maybe avoid them in the first place." In government crash tests the 2007 LaCrosse received 5 stars for both driver and passenger protection in frontal crashes, 3 and 4 stars for front and rear seat protection in side-impact crashes and a 4-star rollover rating. continue
LaCrosse Reliability - 10.0 (Excellent)
The 2007 Buick LaCrosse reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The 2007 LaCrosse is backed by a four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. continue
