2007 Buick LaCrosse for the Chinese market

2007 Buick LaCrosse for the Chinese market

Shanghai GM, a joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), has officially introduced its 2007 Buick LaCrosse mid-size sedan.

Although being based on the first generation 2005 Buick LaCrosse created for the American market, the Chinese version of the entry-luxury car will be equipped with different engines to better suit specific needs of local consumers.

The vehicle’s interior and exterior trims have also undergone a number of modifications.

For example, the Chinese version of the car features a completely different radiator grille and headlamps on the front and more prominent taillights on the rear.

Since the car is set to compete against such bitter rivals in the upper medium segment of the Chinese market as the Toyota Camry and the Ford Taurus, the Chinese Buicks feature an elegant design (a little bit resembling that of the German VW Passat B5 sedan, though), and come with a better choice of engines.

The Chinese newspaper says that the Buick LaCrosse CX and CXS models, priced at 239,800 yuan and 269,800 yuan respectively, are equipped with the ECOTEC D-VVT 2.4-liter all-alloy four-cylinder engine with sequential fuel injection (SFI) and electronic throttle control (ETC).

More expensive (329,800 yuan) LaCrosse CXL features a bigger, yet still efficient 3.0-liter V6 engine with Active Fuel Management (AFM) system and an ability to shut down three of its six cylinders when not needed.

It is expected that Chinese customers will be able to buy the new Buick LaCrosse in the second quarter of this year.

Photos: GM/Buick

2007 Buick LaCrosse CXL specification:

Body Type: 4-door sedan
Layout: front engine, FWD
Engine: 3.0-liter, V6
Transmission: N/A
Top Speed: N/A
0 – 62 mph: N/A
Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): N/A
Ground clearance: N/A
Track (frt/rr): N/A / n/A
Curb to curb turning circle (feet): N/A
Curb Weight: N/A
Coefficient of Drag (Cd): N/A
Seating Capacity: 5 (2/3)
Cargo Volume (seats DO NOT fold): N/A
Payload (max w/ occupants and cargo): N/A
Towing Capacity (max): N/A
Direct Competitors: Honda Accord, Mazda Mazda6, Chrysler 300, Toyota Camry

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