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Buick LaCrosse III China (facelift 2019) 28T 2.0 (240 Hp) Hydra-Matic
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Buick LaCrosse:
The Buick LaCrosse is a four-door, front-wheel-drive sedan manufactured by Buick since model year 2005, and marketed variously across four generations for the North American and Chinese markets.
The first-generation LaCrosse replaced the Century and Regal in North America beginning for model year 2005 as a five- or six-passenger, four-door, front-wheel-drive, V6-powered sedan using GM's mid-size W platform—and marketed in Canada as the Buick Allure. Notably, the first generation was also offered with a V8 engine, as a high-performance sub-model marketed as the LaCrosse Super. LaCrosse production and marketing began for China with model year 2006....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III China (facelift 2019) Overview:
Buick LaCrosse (III China (facelift 2019)). With 350 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1600 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.5 s). The top speed reaches 235 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
28T 2.0 (240 Hp) Hydra-Matic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Strong performance for a large sedan, offering brisk acceleration suitable for highway driving and confident overtaking with its 240 Hp.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for its power output and size, especially considering it's a petrol engine in a large sedan, achieving 6.9 l/100 km combined.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Powerful and efficient 2.0L turbocharged engine
- • Smooth and responsive 9-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
- • Spacious and comfortable interior with premium features
- • Refined ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Modern exterior design with the facelift
Cons:
- • Primarily focused on the Chinese market, limiting global availability
- • Front-wheel drive only, which some luxury buyers might find less engaging than RWD
- • Potentially less agile than some European luxury sedan rivals
- • Resale value outside of China might be limited
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: 2018 - 2019).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | LaCrosse |
| Generation: | III China (facelift 2019) |
| Modification (Engine): | 28T 2.0 (240 Hp) Hydra-Matic |
| Start of production: | March, 2019 |
| End of production: | May, 2023 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 240 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 120.1 Hp/l [9mm more] |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | China VI |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.7 kg/Hp, 150 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.6 kg/Nm, 218.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 523 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5026 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Width: | 1866 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Height: | 1462 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2905 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1599 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1602 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 9 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Hydra-Matic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 235/50 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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