Buick teases the 2017 LaCrosse again

"AMC/Renauledge" (n2skylark) 10/26/2015 at 16:01 • Filed to: None

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This is the profile of the 2017 LaCrosse. The original photo has been lightened to reveal slightly more detail than shown in the inital Facebook release today (see below).

The lightened version makes it pretty clear that the next LaCrosse will get a six-window DLO, as opposed to the current car’s 4-window design. A new fenderside-mounted venti-port design is included with its character line extended into the front door. The extension of the grille ahead of the headlights can be more easily discerned, as well as the relationship between the belt-line creases and bodyside flares. This car will look much more athletic than the car it replaces.

And along with the previous teaser involving the new LaCrosse’s grille, it appears that Buick is putting the old red, white, and blue back in the North American version of their logo. It’s been monochrome here since 2005/06, but kept its colorbin China. Much to the chagrin of American enthusiasts.

A new Avenir-inspired grille design, a more athletic profile with a new venti-port treatment, and the color returning to Buick’s face are cause for some excitement, I think. Stay tuned for the full reveal at the LA Auto show next month!

https://www.facebook.com/Buick/posts/10…

TheHondaBro > AMC/Renauledge 10/26/2015 at 16:07

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Nice Volvo.

Moves-Like-Senna > AMC/Renauledge 10/26/2015 at 16:08

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Is it just me or does it look like a Benz?

EL_ULY > AMC/Renauledge 10/26/2015 at 16:09

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Fixed

AMC/Renauledge > Moves-Like-Senna 10/26/2015 at 16:09

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Maybe toward the front. I think the profile is more like the new Jaguar XF, personally.

AMC/Renauledge > EL_ULY 10/26/2015 at 16:10

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GNX version? Or GSX?

EL_ULY > AMC/Renauledge 10/26/2015 at 16:11

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Base model

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > AMC/Renauledge 10/26/2015 at 16:11

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Needs moar aggressive porthole.

AMC/Renauledge > EL_ULY 10/26/2015 at 16:11

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YES!

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > AMC/Renauledge 10/26/2015 at 16:12

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What would really be insane is suicide rear doors. Just because.

AMC/Renauledge > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 10/26/2015 at 16:13

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I kind of agree. They aren’t distinctly Buick enough.

That said, your zoom-in makes it look like there’s still some feature on the outboard edges of the hood near the cowl. Hmm.

AMC/Renauledge > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs 10/26/2015 at 16:14

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That would be fantastic! I don’t think a Buick has had suicide doors since ‘41.

Alex from Toronto > AMC/Renauledge 10/26/2015 at 16:28

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Is it bad that I’m kinda looking forward to seeing it?

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > AMC/Renauledge 10/26/2015 at 16:37

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But that would really be a differentiator in the marketplace. Style? The Buick’s got it.

TheHondaBro > EL_ULY 10/26/2015 at 16:40

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The MS Paint is strong with this one.

EL_ULY > TheHondaBro 10/26/2015 at 16:42

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100% OEM press photo yo!

AMC/Renauledge > Alex from Toronto 10/26/2015 at 16:52

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Bad? Are you kidding?

I can't wait to see it!

AMC/Renauledge > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs 10/26/2015 at 16:53

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I think it’d get more attention for the LaCrosse than any Buick has had in a long time.

It’s a gimmick, of course. But it’d get attention. Which is what Buick needs. And as long as those doors are hung on a really good car, they will be well worth the attention.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > AMC/Renauledge 10/26/2015 at 16:57

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I always find it fun to take shots like these into photoshop and see if there’s anything hidden. A couple odd pixels in each corner when over exposed, but nothing worth while

PS9 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 10/30/2015 at 19:23

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I miss the days when you could just overexpose the image and get the pic. Car makers are too savvy for that to work anymore, though. :(

PS9 > EL_ULY 10/30/2015 at 19:24

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EL_ULY FOR BUICK PRESIDENT!! THE HERO WE NEED AND DESERVE RIGHT NOW!!!!!

EL_ULY > PS9 10/30/2015 at 20:11

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Lol if I ran Buick.... holy crap a million rad ideas just came to mind.