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New name for 2010

There is something “Alluring” about the Buick LaCrosse.

It would seem that GM has again discovered that people like and buy cars that look good.  While it’s true you can’t tell a book by its cover, it’s the cover that tempts people to read the book in the first place.  In reality, GM make very good cars and vehicles, but they often managed to hide them behind un-appealing bodies or find ways to add “what were they thinking” quirks into them – but let’s not go down that road in case we start reviewing the Aztec.  This is about the Buick LaCrosse, which until recently bore that badge – the “Allure”, here in Canada.

So why the name change?

According to GM, the original LaCrosse (in the US), replaced the Buick Regal and the Buick Century as a 2005 model.  This same vehicle was indeed branded as the Allure in Canada. The only difference between the two vehicles was in the name – the badging, manuals, etc.  The decision was made to eliminate the two different monikers and use the name LaCrosse for the 2010 model.  This was done to simplify this needless duality and was influenced by Canadian dealerships wanting to leverage marketing and advertising initiatives from the US.

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.