2017 Buick Lacrosse - Redline: Review 

I got one also and you are right, so quiet and comfortable.

And now that same car is 30k with more miles. Gotta love the market right now

@@jeanqbxx I needed that review because I own a fully loaded 05 Buick Park Avenue SE platinum & black two tone’ one of the last 300 ever built. Got rear ended on the highway car totaled but fixable but now I want another Buick sedan even though no more made in America. Right now I shopping for a Buick La Crosse’ probably 2017-19 And just restore my Park Avenue as my project car I have owned for the last 9 years. lol!

@@NG-td6yw I got mine 2 months ago and I drove almost 7 cars before making my final decision. The Buick lacrosse was just amazing, the girls love it too because it's so fancy inside lol. Good luck.

@@jeanqbxx Thank you so much! Truly appreciate it!

Bill A. How do you feel a year later? Thanks for the review. I’m interested in this car.

Hows it going now i wanna buy one

@@mrburnz22 I have a 2017 FWD Essence with the dynamic drive package (20" wheels, adjustable damping shocks) and Iove it. About 42k on her now.

Just curious, what car from Hyundai that is a competitor to the LaCrosse have you tested?? The ONLY competitor Hyundai had to this was the Hyundai Genesis Sedan, which is now called the Genesis G80. I owned that car and I picked up this LaCrosse for my son for college. We picked up the Essence trim which had 17k miles on it. Actually he still has it today. Brand new the Essence was the same price as my Hyundai Genesis. I do agree with you, fantastic driving car for comfort, and would have to say it does handle slightly better than mine because of how much lighter it was to my Genesis. But to be fair, thats about all it is better at slight handling. Doesn't come close to the looks of the Genesis, doesn't offer the power the Genesis offers, you have to pay extra for panoramic roof, for heads-up display and AWD, along with a few other features. Doesn't have close to the sound system that comes in the Genesis, which all comes standard on the top trim- 0 add on features for more money. Plus a 100k warranty. The Genesis EASILY matches the ride quality and cabin noise, which also has rear door shades and a power rear window shade, heated rear seats. Sorry my friend, and I understand you wrote that comment long ago, but the LaCrosse wasn't on the Hyundai Genesis level for the price then, and its nowhere close to Genesis Level today. GM along with Cadillac, Ford, Honda, Toyota and all others are following in Hyundai/Genesis/Kia footsteps. Hyundai has been laying out that blueprint for 7 to 8 years now, first to do just about everything you see new in cars today that aren't Mercedes/BMW/Audi. Hyundai might copy from BMW and Audi a lot, but thats not a bad thing, especially since they obtained Audi's chief designer and BMW's Chief Performance guy, Albert Biermann and Peter Schreyer. But everyone else is being forced to copy Hyundai now. I like Buick a lot, but its not Buick who is changing the motor industry game, its Hyundai whos been doing that. Whats crazy about that. Is Hyundai/Kia are 2 of the newest car manufacturers in America, yet still its companies like Ford, GM and Cadillac who are being forced to step up and offer better quality because of Hyundai. Example, do a test comparison of the Hyundai Palisade that was introduced in 2019 to a Escalde that cost 35k more. You can look at the car reviews and see who they were picking. My wife got the 2020 Palisade Limited in 2019 and my cousin bought a 2019 Escalde. Now the Escalde had a slightly quieter cabin, and was bigger. That what you got for 35k more in price. The Palisade had better seats, full Nappa leather, had far superior technology and safety features. 10.25 inch infotainment screen compared to a 8 inch, fully customizable digital dash compared to analog, heads up display for the Palisade, his Escalde didn't have one, rear window shades Escalde no, Atomius highway driving Autonomous highway driving, his Escalde didn't have that, Harmon Kardon sound system sounded slightly better than the Bose in the Escalde, definitely much louder. Because of that comparison that all the review people were doing Cadillac FINALLY is offering a Escalde that is somewhat worthy of its price. That is just one of many example of Hyundai forcing other brands to step up there offerings

​@@jond4328Genesis is more comparable to cadillac , not buick .

What did you think of the sound system?

@@bradh6185 Better than average.

justin bouche but is on par with the Germans?

name me a full sized German luxury sedan that cost 47K with every single option on it... oh wait, maybe the L 5 series or 7 series... but wait, they would be 100K+ more than 2X the price.

of course it's not on par with the germans, but then they cost more too

thats what i just told him lol, a 7 series or L 5 series is just about double the price if not more.

justin bouche yeah if someone wants german they would have to go midsize with the e class, 5 series, a6 etc. which I think i would do

Your E class must be extremely ugly 🙄😂😜😂

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Hit it raw dogg

You have poor taste.

Kool Acclaimed™ well I like what I like

Only a rear-end a Buick engineer could only like. In my opinion, the rear-end is hideous. You probably need glasses as corrective lenses.

Kool Acclaimed™ in my opinion its nice. OK

Maybe nice - not attractive. I don't like the old man-ish tail lamps. Period.

Thats because you are American made. In actuality, Buick is now European made. They are in fact made by Opel. And the Cars you think are not American are actually American, like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes, Nissan, Subaru, Volkswagen and now Volvo.

@@MrGreenelight Lacrosse was built in Detroit

@@shangtsung1362 Negative, the Lacrosse was made in Canada, but now only made in China. I have a new Buick Regal and it is made in Europe by Opel.

@@MrGreenelight Negative. The 2017 Lacrosse was built in Detroit. Redesigned 2017 Buick LaCrosse heading to dealers - Detroit News Jul 29, 2016 · The new LaCrosse is equipped with a new 3.6-liter V-6 engine that is paired to a new eight-speed automatic transmission. ... *The new LaCrosse is built at the automaker's Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant.* It moved from the Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kansas.

@@shangtsung1362 Depending on the model year. As of now, Hamtramck does not make any cars. The last Chevy Impala came off the line a couple of weeks ago. Hamtramck is now shut down in the revamping and the GM re-acquisition of Hummer. They will make the electric Hummer models there. Currently the Lacrosse is made in China.

Plot twist there scammers

They're just GM haters. They did amazing!

Michael Zhu this looks dated to you? you prefer a 300 or Taurus?

It has an old school look I agree but that's the best if both worlds though. I've seen this 3 times on the road so far and it looked awesome everytime.

Michael Zhu The back looks oudated but its not bad at all. Still good looking car for old guys

Ma passion I think it's just good looking. not sure why it's only for old guys

I agree on the Buick in China. In the years I lived in Beijing I saw hundreds of them every day. The Chinese do not have the 'past history' getting in the way of their view of this vehicle. I never found out what they cost there but being around $50 in the USA puts them over into Lexus - Lincoln - Genesis territory. I'm not sure who Buick thinks their competition is these days.

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Pretty sure this video wasn't in my subscriptions yesterday, but it's there this morning down in the list with stuff I had already watched. When I saw it I wondered how I missed it.

Redline Reviews yes I am also experiencing that same problem but with all my subscriptions

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I have an 06’ lacrosse with about 91k miles, it’s a very reliable car

I love my 2012 Buick lacrosse

that is where the money lives, their roads are well-maintained. people like me who live out in the sticks will [if the latest generation impala gives any clue] will likely run into a bumpier rattlier experience, especially with those ridiculous 20" wheels and rubberband tires.

That is a point I have not understood from GM. They need to get with the times. So annoying.

HollisterLoBoiz that's a good comparison in my book.

HollisterLoBoiz I just commented that

The Volvo is a better looking car but also has an ugly rear end.

Looks nothing like a volvo. Volvos are boxy. This is swooping and flowy

The Volvo S90 is much better looking. Coming from a GM fan.

Furthermore, if you want to see how great reviews are done, check out surbaruwrxfan's channel. He's 10/10 reviewer and you could take a few points from him.

Yoshiaki K. you lost me at the idea we should trust marketing. lol marketing's sole job is to sell you something you wouldn't otherwise buy, otherwise why spend the money to market it?

Audi hasn't shown a new A6 yet, its supposed to be redesigned for the 2018 model year though. And the new Q5 was just shown, we'll be looking into trying to get our hands on one once it enters the press fleet for our area.

THEY RUIN THE LACROSSE!!! Shit look like the old models for Grannys again

Hate the back end but it is a great car

I love the back yall young niggas wack im 31 n thats a og car put it on 22 n damn nigga that bih b fire i might buy one myself 🤷🏿‍♂️

Nobody cares about your age or your successful endeavors snow flake.

@@marathon5605 Well I'm happy for him get off youtube 4 year old

R Stan people who are slaves to the opinions of others can't understand that

He's Asian. For a good driving video he's not the one. LoL for tech features or math to figure out fuel mileage he is the one. That's why we had techno music at the begging of a BUICK car video. Horrible. He's nice and has good videos though so I'll give him a pass on this one.

beebop shopbop Lmao 😂

I don't always stop, but when I do, I peel out every time.

A lot of us are actually interested in how it accelerates from a stop. He usually only takes off aggressively two or three times at the most. All cars can take off slowly or moderately, but not all cars have the ability to break the tires loose and move out aggressively. So as for me, I'm glad he lets us see what the car can do when it's called on to haul ass.

The brake lights are not LED, that's what we were referring too.

First time I heard this. The center and rear mounted brake lights are LED according to the product info and the images in the video certainly seem to back that up. Are the rear turn signals traditional bulbs? Can't tell that.

Zac Jumah Hey! I come here for that thud. Lol

Zac Jumah the sound of the door shutting is very important.

It's a new car. I mean what the hell did expect a flimsy creak?

Subaru has loaned us vehicles in the past, but their press fleet is very small in our area. We hope to get our hands on the new Impreza soon!

Redline Reviews Fair enough. I hope for the best. Keep up the good work.

It's been said the Chinese aren't impressed with cars like Acura, Lexus and Infinity because they see them as fancier versions of Honda, Toyota and Nissans. They're interested more in a smooth stable ride and a quiet cabin with decent arm and legroom.. The majority that buy the Buicks will ride in the back seat and have a driver.

@@joedidit3233 True. And that is a standard, outward sign of status in many Asian societies ... successful people don't have to drive themselves, they have drivers. Wealthy dudes have another driver for their children as well. Hiring a driver is much cheaper in that part of the world, however, than it would be in the US.

Hopefully soon! We've asked Volvo for one, they'll send it over when they get one in our local press fleet :)

Kyron Baxter I doubt u could afford it.

Mike Harris next year. look up the 2018 open insignia

Luke Hoisington last gen lacrosse replaced Lucerne. regal became midsize entry

Luke Hoisington Chevrolet needs to bring back the impala fog lights for me to enjoy it lol them LED daytime running lights need to go

Grate...

RMA 1902 you have bug eyes

We have a Cadenza scheduled next month. The Azera is not in the DC press fleet at this time.

We did a Redline First Drive back in Sept where we only had the car for a couple hours, this is the full review after getting the car for a week to test.

Another review actually mentions getting the Impala with the same options for $5,000 less.

Actually, the Impala is based off the previous generation Lacrosse, due to be built on this platform it`s next generation.

CrazyIvan1337 old people are doing fine in bmw models with similar shifters

It's not really as complicated as it seems. In actual use, it uses logic technology where it intuitively knows your next move. When parked, you have to push the side button to engage drive. But if you are backing out of a driveway in reverse, you don't have to push the button to engage drive, you simply pull the lever back as you would with any other car.

For this car's audience it didn't need a technological shifter just one that was pleasing to use.