autoevolution
 

Buick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the Max

When we say that the LaCrosse Avenir takes luxury to the maximum, we're not talking about a rival for the S-Class. Instead, this follows the same philosophy as Range Rover's Autobiography or Ford's Vignale.
Buick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the Max 11 photos
Photo: Buick
Buick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the MaxBuick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the MaxBuick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the MaxBuick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the MaxBuick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the MaxBuick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the MaxBuick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the MaxBuick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the MaxBuick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the MaxBuick LaCrosse Avenir Takes Luxury to the Max
Past a certain price point, around $50,000, many people just want to get all the cool options or the top trim level. Carmakers see this in their sales charts, which is why premium versions of regular models keep popping up.

The LaCross Avenir is more Toyota Avalon than BMW 5 Series. But it doesn't matter because it's still going to make a lot of money. Let's check out what's being offered ahead of the official debut at the Las Angeles Auto Show.

The Avenir brand was launched over a year ago for those customers who want extra stuff, just like GMC's Denali line.

The luxurious version of the LaCrosse looks a little different because both its upper and lower front grilles have been updated. You do have to pay extra for the bigger 20-inch wheels, though, but they throw in all the Avenir badges for free.

Who doesn't want to have the best leather that's available? The LaCrosse Avenir is available with some interesting chestnut brown cowhide, though black is also available. Navigation, a panoramic moonroof, and a Bose surround-sound audio system are all standard.

The power comes from a 3.6-liter V6 engine producing 310-hp and sent out through a nine-speed automatic transmission to either the front wheels or, optionally, all-wheel drive. Buyers should also consider the active damper option.

Pricing hasn't been announced yet, but expect it to be more than the $42,090 you pay for the LaCrosse Premium with the V6. Buick already believes it will sell a lot of these since 90% of LaCrosse sales were already happening in this top trim. The car goes on sale early next year, so we won't have that long to wait before the sticker is announced.
If you liked the article, please follow us:  Google News icon Google News Youtube Instagram X (Twitter)
About the author: Mihnea Radu
Mihnea Radu profile photo

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

 

Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?

You will only receive our top stories