Buick could have chosen some famous Chinese actors for these LaCrosse commercials since the brand is more popular there. However, actor Max Greenfield was picked instead.
Of course, the brand has been rubbing elbows with the rich and/or famous all year, starting with Odell Beckham Kr and Emily Ratajkowski during the Super Bowl.
The 2017 LaCrosse doesn't come with anything groundbreaking. Heck, this isn't even the first car commercial we've seen a French bulldog in. However, that doesn't mean we didn't get a good laugh.
Greenfield has also been the face of the Chinese-built Envision crossover. You might know the 36-year old hunk from New Girl, but he was also the voice of Roger the dino-bird in Ice Age Collision Course.
If you want a Buick sedan that tunes out the stresses of everyday life, the 2017 LaCrosse will set you back $32,065 plus the $925 destination. But it's way cheaper than the Lexus ES. Heck, we've seen a Mazda3 that costs as much.
SUVs are more popular than ever, but they are for senior citizens and soccer moms. With its square jaw and sleek body, the all-new LaCrosse is aimed squarely at younger buyers. The interior, while not filled with modern design, does have active noise cancellation and an uncluttered dash.
Under its mid-to-full-sized hood, you'll find the 3.6-liter Camaro V6 engine, good for 305 horsepower and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque. Normally, power goes to the wheels via the standard 8L90 Hydra-Matic 8-speed automatic transmission. However, higher-end models can be ordered with Damping Control active suspension with selectable Touring and Sport modes.
The LaCrosse and the aging Chrysler 300 are the only two premium full-size sedans that still offer AWD. The Toyota Avalon and Chevy Impala both miss out.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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