Buick Lacrosse eAssist.
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I had heard about a mild hybrid version of the Lacrosse coming up a while ago.
Well, here it is.
it will be available in a few months as a 2012 model year.
It improves the gas mileage by about 25% compared to the base 2.4 Liter engine.
Which brings up the MPG numbers to 25/37.
Great for a car this size.
But the best part of it is that the eAssist technology will be standard on all 2.4 Liter models.
I was a bit disappointed by the 2.4 Liter in the Lacrosse when I drove it a few months ago.
But with a bit more power, and much better gas mileage, it now does make much more sense.
And the price is right if it’s standard.
Hi Vince,
When you say standard on all 2.4 liter models – do you mean specific to Larcosse – or on other GM's (ie Equinox / etc).
Just for the Lacrosse
For 2012 the 2.4 Hybrid will be standard, with the V6 as an option.
No "non-hybrid" 2.4 Liter.
Wonder what they will do with the Regal.
They should just push the sporty side of the Regal and make the 2.0 Liter Turbo standard.
there's a rumer that the "mid-year arrival" all-new dry dual-clutch 6-speed transmission coupled to the 4-cylindar in the new Chrysler 200 will give the Chrysler similar MPG #s (to this Buick Hybrid) while still allowing the price to stay under $25k. The Buick may be way ahead of anything from Toyota or Ford; but I think that Chrysler will be giving even GM a run for their money. It's a great time to be a consumer!
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