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2019 Buick LaCrosse: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2019 Buick LaCrosse is the new Sport Touring trim, which pairs a darker exterior look with a standard V6. Otherwise, this final U.S. model year is a light update rather than a redesign.
About the 2019 Buick LaCrosse
3rd generation (2017-2019 U.S.), third and final U.S. model year.
The LaCrosse is Buick’s large comfort-focused sedan for shoppers who want a quiet ride, generous passenger room, and upscale features without the sharper edge of a sport sedan. Buick markets it around craftsmanship, cabin quietness, easy phone integration, and long-distance comfort. What sets it apart is its calm road manners, roomy interior, available V6 and AWD, and a more relaxed personality than many rivals in the near-luxury sedan class.
The 2019 LaCrosse ranges from a comfort-focused base sedan with a mild-hybrid four-cylinder to the darker-looking Sport Touring with V6 power. Essence emphasizes leather and heated seats, while Premium adds more safety and comfort equipment. Avenir is the fullest luxury version, with navigation, Bose audio, a panoramic moonroof, and a head-up display.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
Sport Touring and Base joined the lineup, while the 1SV trim was dropped.
Powertrain
The new Sport Touring trim came standard with a 3.6-liter V6 and nine-speed automatic transmission.
Styling
Sport Touring added a black mesh grille with a body-color surround and 19-inch wheels in a dark Midnight Silver finish.
Tech
Wireless charging became standard on Essence and Premium. Premium and Avenir gained a standard in-cabin air ionizer, while navigation changed from standard to optional on Essence and Premium.
2019 Buick LaCrosse specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, eAssist, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, eAssist, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, eAssist, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, eAssist, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | 20–25 mpg | 20–25 mpg | 20–25 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | 30–35 mpg | 30–35 mpg | 30–35 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 194 hp | 310 hp | 194–310 hp | 194–310 hp | 194–310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 187 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft | 187–268 lb-ft | 187–268 lb-ft | 187–268 lb-ft | 268 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
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| Remote Start | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between the 2019 and 2018 Buick LaCrosse?
The main difference is the new Sport Touring trim, which brought dark exterior details, 19-inch wheels, and a standard V6. Buick also adjusted the trim lineup and updated several comfort and technology features.
What is the 2019 Buick LaCrosse Sport Touring?
The 2019 Sport Touring is a new appearance-focused trim with a black mesh grille, dark-finished 19-inch wheels, leather-appointed heated front seats, and a standard 3.6-liter V6. It looks sportier, but it is not presented as a full performance model.
What engines do the 2019 LaCrosse Base and Sport Touring use?
The 2019 LaCrosse Base uses a 2.5-liter mild-hybrid four-cylinder with a six-speed automatic. Sport Touring uses a 3.6-liter V6 with a nine-speed automatic.
Which features became standard on more 2019 LaCrosse trims?
Wireless charging became standard on Essence and Premium, while an in-cabin air ionizer became standard on Premium and Avenir. Navigation changed from standard to optional on Essence and Premium.
Was 2019 the final U.S. model year for the Buick LaCrosse?
Yes. The 2019 LaCrosse was the final U.S. model year, and Buick ended North American LaCrosse production for 2020.
2019 Buick LaCrosse Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Buick LaCrosse.
4.2
2019 Buick LaCrosse
(136 reviews)
“This car provides a smooth, quite ride. It is like being on the Queen Mary on a calm sea.”