DRIVEN TO DRIVE

It was time to drive the Buick LaCrosse at night

Okay, perhaps it wasn’t technically night time, more like that moment before daybreak when it was still darkish outside.

Regardless, everyday it seems, there is something new to discover about the LaCrosse and this morning I discovered the driver side mirror automatically dims in the glare of light from vehicles approaching in the left side lane. Interesting!

But overall my quasi-night time driving was a pleasant experience. The ambient lighting was very pleasant and somehow instilled a calming effect.  This was interesting, there was enough cabin light to allow a sense of orientation, yet it didn’t interfere by way of contrast with the view outside.  Even the navigation panel dimmed but remained bright enough to reference.

It wasn’t long before the sun rose and I’d had my morning cup of coffee and it was back to reality. It just struck me – when I refer to “the LaCrosse”, am I repeating myself?

Doors and Accessibility

Let’s be frank, I’m not as nimble or bendable as I once was.  There was a time when I could easily get in and out of an F2000 – today I wouldn’t even attempt it.

I understand the Buick LaCrosse isn’t an F2000 but regardless, I found it awkward to get in and out of the LaCrosse.  This may not be a problem for perhaps younger folks or perhaps for people with a shorter stature, but I found the low angled door frame caused me to duck my head.  Once I was inside, no problem, there was ample head room.  It was during the entry and exit that I experienced discomfort. Getting in and out of the rear seats I found was even more awkward.

In its favour the doors of the Buick LaCrosse do open wide which is a good thing in one respect but when seated, trying to close the door was a bit of a reach.  I had to lean right out of the vehicle to reach the door handle so as to draw it closed.  Gentlemen – here is a good opportunity for you to open and close the door for your significant other to save them having to reach so far for the door handle 

This review was written based purely upon personal experiences gained during a test drive of one vehicle over a period of one week. The vehicle was evaluated solely upon its merits and not by price nor in direct comparison to any other vehicle. Prospective buyers are encouraged to contact their local dealerships to arrange a test drive to evaluate the vehicle based upon their own needs and requirements.

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