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2017 Buick LaCrosse: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a full redesign and the first year of its third generation. Its biggest change is an all-new, lighter structure wrapped in new bodywork and paired with a redesigned cabin and standard V6 power.
About the 2017 Buick LaCrosse
3rd generation (2017-2019), first year of the redesign
Buick positions the LaCrosse as a premium large sedan for shoppers who want quiet comfort, upscale design, and easy long-distance driving without moving all the way into a traditional luxury badge. The big selling points are a hushed cabin, roomy interior, strong V6 power, and a smoother, more polished feel than most mainstream sedans. In this generation, Buick also leaned harder into sleek styling and modern tech to make the LaCrosse feel more contemporary and near-luxury.
The 2017 LaCrosse is a quiet, roomy sedan that ranges from the straightforward 1SV to the more luxurious Premium. Every trim has a 3.6-liter V6 and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while Essence adds leather and heated seats. Premium brings ventilated massaging front seats, a head-up display, and the lineup’s broadest set of driver-assistance features.
What changed, by category
Structural
Buick moved the LaCrosse to a lighter structure and revised the chassis to improve ride, handling, and efficiency.
Styling
The exterior was completely redesigned with sleeker, Avenir-inspired styling. The cabin also gained a more modern dashboard layout and a reworked gear selector.
Powertrain
A 3.6-liter V6 became standard across the lineup, paired with a new 8-speed automatic. The engine also uses stop/start and can shut off some cylinders when full power is not needed. Twin-clutch all-wheel drive was optional on some versions.
Tech
An 8-inch Buick touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard across the lineup. Essence and Premium also feature a wireless phone-charging pad.
Safety
The redesigned lineup expanded its driver-assistance technology. Premium includes forward collision alert, lane-keeping assistance, lane departure warning, and a Safety Alert Seat.
2017 Buick LaCrosse specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive & Driver Shift Control | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive & Driver Shift Control | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive & Driver Shift Control | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive & Driver Shift Control |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 268 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2017 Buick LaCrosse redesigned?
Yes. The 2017 Buick LaCrosse is the first year of the third generation, with a lighter structure, completely new exterior styling, a redesigned cabin, and a revised chassis.
What engine and transmission does the 2017 Buick LaCrosse have?
Every 2017 Buick LaCrosse trim has a 3.6-liter V6 paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The engine uses stop/start and can shut off some cylinders during light driving to reduce fuel use.
Does the 2017 Buick LaCrosse have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. An 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on every 2017 LaCrosse trim.
Which 2017 Buick LaCrosse trim has the most safety and comfort features?
Premium is the most fully equipped 2017 LaCrosse trim. It has forward collision alert, lane-keeping assistance, a Safety Alert Seat, a head-up display, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated massaging front seats.
Does the 2017 Buick LaCrosse have all-wheel drive?
Some 2017 LaCrosse examples have twin-clutch all-wheel drive, but it was optional rather than standard. A used-car shopper should confirm the drivetrain on the individual vehicle.
2017 Buick LaCrosse Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Buick LaCrosse.
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2017 Buick LaCrosse
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