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Old 01-23-15, 05:49 PM
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Default 2016 Buick LaCrosse shows its sleeker shape in new spy photos


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Buick's transformation is about to take a major step forward as our spies have snapped pictures a sleeker and more stylish LaCrosse.

Designed to finally eschew the 'old guy' image, the 2016 LaCrosse adopts a dynamic design that resembles a four-door coupe.

The camouflage hides a lot of details but we can see the model will have a massive waterfall grille that is flanked by distinctive headlights. Moving further back, we can see an upward sweeping beltline, muscular rear fenders and a stylish rear end with a relatively short trunk. The car also has a panoramic glass roof and what appears to be a more accommodating cabin.

Specifications remain a mystery but the model is expected to ride on the front-wheel drive E2XX platform that will also underpin a number of upcoming models including the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.
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Wonder if this means a temporary spare is available vs a can of fix a flat
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Wonder if this means a temporary spare is available vs a can of fix a flat
Yeah, noticed that too.

But even the rear wheel seems too small for this car, and the front and rear overhangs seem massive. I will wait to see the real car because this does not appeal to me at all. (But I would never shop for a Buick so it is not like they have lost a customer.)
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Originally Posted by Sulu
Yeah, noticed that too.

But even the rear wheel seems too small for this car, and the front and rear overhangs seem massive. I will wait to see the real car because this does not appeal to me at all. (But I would never shop for a Buick so it is not like they have lost a customer.)
They look 18" to me. 20" would be more appropriate for this large premium sedan.
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^^^ Yeah, 18" is my guess too fitted with what may be cushier 225/60/18s.

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Originally Posted by Sulu
(But I would never shop for a Buick so it is not like they have lost a customer.)
'never' is a long time.
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it's a safe familiar shape.

but it looks like the car has grown a lot. Look how small the driver looks in it.
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Still has the small windows and high sides, not a huge fan of that look(or visibility) on the current car.
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