Car financing: 2016 Buick LaCrosse
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 8.3 to 11.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.3 to 11.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2016 Buick LaCrosse for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2016 Buick LaCrosse specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.6 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 194 g/km | 258.5 g/km | 274 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.87 | $17.21 | $18.14 |
2016 Buick LaCrosse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,574 | $3,442 | $3,628 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 Buick LaCrosse
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (12), power train (7) and air bags (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V437000 | 2017-07-10 | seat belts:pretensioner | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and... |
| 16V651000 | 2016-09-08 | seat belts:pretensioner | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2016 Buick LaCrosse?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2016 Buick LaCrosse for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2016 Buick LaCrosse for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 48 owner complaints on file, mostly about steering, power train and air bags. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
What the figures tell you
Power comes from the 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid, driving through a 6-speed automatic. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 8.3 L/100 km works out to about 25 litres per 300 km. That works out to about $12.87 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Its 453 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.
Good uses for the LaCrosse
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the LaCrosse answers the big questions.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.87 in fuel.
Which one to look for
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Next step
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2016 Buick LaCrosse from us first.
Ask us about the 2016 Buick LaCrosse
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Buick LaCrosse for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Buick LaCrosse
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 Buick LaCrosse?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2016 Buick LaCrosse before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2016 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Buick LaCrosse cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2574.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.