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2016 Buick LaCrosse: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2016 Buick LaCrosse is its updated 8-inch touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay. This is otherwise a light-update year rather than a redesign.
About the 2016 Buick LaCrosse
2nd generation (2010-2016), final year of the generation; facelifted 2014 styling carries into this last model year.
Buick positioned the 2016 LaCrosse as a quiet, roomy, near-luxury sedan for buyers who valued comfort more than sharp handling. The recurring themes in Buick’s own material are QuietTuning, generous passenger space, soft-touch cabin materials, and easy long-distance cruising. Against rivals, its main draw was a hushed cabin and a smooth, substantial feel, with available AWD and higher trims adding extra confidence and luxury touches.
For 2016, the LaCrosse lineup ranged from the straightforward 1SV to the comfort-focused Premium trims. Sport Touring paired the 3.6-liter V6 with dark-accented 18-inch wheels and a rear spoiler, while Premium II featured navigation, ventilated front seats, Bose audio, and an adaptive suspension.
What changed, by category
Tech
The 8-inch touchscreen system gets a revised interface, Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, and dual USB ports across the lineup. Navigation changes from optional to standard on the Leather and Premium I trims.
Styling
The Sport Touring trim joins the lineup with dark-accented 18-inch wheels and a rear spoiler. It also bundles leather-appointed heated front seats, keyless entry, rear parking sensors, and a power front passenger seat.
2016 Buick LaCrosse specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, eAssist, 2.4 Liter / V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, eAssist, 2.4 Liter / V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shift Control | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shift Control | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shift Control | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shift Control | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shift Control | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Shift Control |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18–25 mpg | 18–25 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28–36 mpg | 28–36 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 303 hp | 182–303 hp | 182–303 hp | 303 hp | 303 hp | 303 hp |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft | 172–264 lb-ft | 172–264 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.3 cu-ft | 13.3 cu-ft | 13.3 cu-ft | 13.3 cu-ft | 13.3 cu-ft | 13.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
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| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| HID Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2016 Buick LaCrosse?
The biggest change is the updated 8-inch touchscreen system. It brings a revised interface, Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, and dual USB ports across the lineup.
Does the 2016 Buick LaCrosse have Apple CarPlay?
Yes. Apple CarPlay is part of the updated 8-inch touchscreen system fitted across the 2016 LaCrosse lineup.
What is different about the 2016 LaCrosse Sport Touring?
The Sport Touring is a new appearance-focused trim for 2016. It has dark-accented 18-inch wheels, a rear spoiler, the 3.6-liter V6, heated leather-appointed front seats, keyless entry, and rear parking sensors; it is not a separate high-performance model.
How does the 2016 Buick LaCrosse differ from the 2015 model?
The 2016 LaCrosse adds updated infotainment with Apple CarPlay and dual USB ports, introduces the Sport Touring trim, and makes navigation standard on the Leather and Premium I trims. The rest of the car changes very little.
Is the 2016 Buick LaCrosse the final year of its generation?
Yes. The 2016 LaCrosse is the final model year of the second generation, and it retains the exterior design introduced with the 2014 facelift. A fully redesigned LaCrosse followed for 2017.
2016 Buick LaCrosse Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Buick LaCrosse.
4.2
2016 Buick LaCrosse
(452 reviews)
“My family and I are really enjoying this car. We would make the same choice again in a heartbeat.”
“This is the quietest, best riding, most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven. Super!”