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Buick LaCrosse Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2004–2009) — First Generation

The first-generation Buick LaCrosse is a comfortable Sedan for commuting and highway miles. Its examples pair gasoline engines with automatic transmissions and front-wheel drive, then layer cabin equipment on those technical versions.

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Buick LaCrosse Engines and Transmissions

A Buick LaCrosse engine in this generation is gasoline, paired with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The 3.6 AT and 3.8 AT suit everyday sedan commuting, while the 5.3 AT is a larger-displacement example if you want more authority from the same drivetrain layout.

Sedan — Buick LaCrosse Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Buick LaCrosse Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
5.3 ATGasoline5327 cm³300 hp221 kW438 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.6 ATGasoline3564 cm³243 hp179 kW311 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.8 ATGasoline3791 cm³203 hp149 kW305 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Buick LaCrosse Dimensions

Sedan — Buick LaCrosse Dimensions

Sedan Buick LaCrosse Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
5.3 AT5030 mm1853 mm1458 mm2805 mm1710 kgNot provided150 mm
3.6 AT5030 mm1853 mm1458 mm2805 mm1655 kg1970 kg150 mm
3.8 AT5030 mm1853 mm1458 mm2805 mm1620 kg1980 kg150 mm

Buick LaCrosse Cargo Space

Sedan — Buick LaCrosse Cargo Space

Sedan Buick LaCrosse Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
5.3 AT453 l
3.6 AT453 l
3.8 AT453 l

Buick LaCrosse Trims and Equipment

Buick LaCrosse trim levels describe the equipment wrapped around a named technical version. For the 3.8 AT sedan, CXL is that equipment package: you stay with the gasoline automatic 3.8 AT, and CXL adds cabin appointments and features rather than changing the powertrain.

Buick LaCrosse Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
3.8 ATSedanCXL