GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge

**nsap** · 10-29-2008, 11:44 PM

GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge
The new 3.0L will show it's face in the LaCrosse!!
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By: Nsap

Just the other day we heard that the all-new 2010 Buick LaCrosse was no longer going to be shown at the 2008 Los Angeles auto show next month. Prior to that GMI broke news that the new LaCrosse, originally to hit the market in early spring 2009, was delayed a "few months" to early summer. The delay blamed on a lack of resources (we assume that means money). With the launch of the new LaCrosse just around the corner (even with the delay), GMI has learned of a few details of the new car; including it's engines.

The base engine in the Epsilon II based sedan is going to be a new 3.0L V6 with direct-injection, rated at 250 HP. There is no word on the torque levels of the new engine. There has been a rumored 3.0L High-Feature V6 under development for some time now. It's probably safe to say that it is finally showing up in production.

LaCrosse is also getting an optional, higher output engine. The well-known 3.6L direct-injected High-Feature V6 is going to be an uplevel option. The engine will be rated at 290 HP; again, no word on torque. In addition to the two High-Feature V6's, all LaCrosses will be fitted with the 6T70 six speed automatic transmission as standard equiptment.

Also confirmed is that the new LaCrosse is going to have high-intensity discharge headlamps, a rear-view camera, and heads-up display. Also note that is has already been confirmed in the past that the new car will have optional all-wheel drive and a similar infotainment system to that of the new Cadillac CTS.

Engines:

Base: 3.0L SIDI V6 (250 HP)
Uplevel: 3.6L SIDI V6 (290 HP)

Content:

AWD
Heads Up Display
Articulating HID Headlamps
Rear camera

Wheels:

CX- 17"
CXL- 18"
CXS- 19"

**Stay tuned: we hope to have more information regarding the new 3.0L High-Feature tomorrow!!**

jmlee0695 · 10-29-2008, 11:49 PM

GREAT NEWS!!! Very high power from a low displacement. Any word on expected f.e numbers? Hopefuly it has fuel economy similar to the 3.5

texassierradude · 10-29-2008, 11:52 PM

The best news is the 6T70 being standard across the board. Hopefully this will be a world class import fighter for Buick at last.

jmlee0695 · 10-29-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texassierradude

The best news is the 6T70 being standard across the board. Hopefully this will be a world class import fighter for Buick at last.

We already have that in the enclave,but this will MURDER the ES/GS and MKS

Quickening · 10-30-2008, 12:00 AM

The HID's need to be standard on both levels. Which I know GM won't do, so need at least projectors. Please GM. Stop short changing people. I expect HID's on a 30k car.

63GrandSport001 · 10-30-2008, 12:02 AM

Id expect it with the 3.0L V-6 engine to get 18 city and 28-29 highway and I think that the Malibu needs to replace its V-6 engine with the 3.0L direct injection unit to give it a boost in fuel economy.

mgescuro · 10-30-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsap

Also confirmed is that the new LaCrosse is going to have high-intensity discharge headlamps, a rear-view camera, and heads-up display. Also note that is has already been confirmed in the past that the new car will have optional all-wheel drive and a similar infotainment system to that of the new Cadillac CTS.

And the reason Cadillac doesn't have these options is.... ??

**nsap** · 10-30-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickening

The HID's need to be standard on both levels. Which I know GM won't do, so need at least projectors. Please GM. Stop short changing people. I expect HID's on a 30k car.

Keep in mind that the Enclave has HID's standard....

samkung · 10-30-2008, 12:05 AM

WOW nice to see new engine from GM, wonder if they will add DI to that 3.0

kylepo · 10-30-2008, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samkung

WOW nice to see new engine from GM, wonder if they will add DI to that 3.0

it is and it has vvt

FenwickHockey65 · 10-30-2008, 12:16 AM

Finally, some good news...

I'd like to see this engine get close to 30 MPG...that'd be awesome.

96_impala_ss · 10-30-2008, 12:18 AM

Wouldnt it be weird if they showed it to the public and it ended up being the Insignia?

Just speculation.
reply with thoughts.

jmlee0695 · 10-30-2008, 12:19 AM

yeah it would! 30mpg in a luxury sedan,imagine whatd itd get in the malibu

jmlee0695 · 10-30-2008, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96_impala_ss

Wouldnt it be weird if they showed it to the public and it ended up being the Insignia?

Just speculation.
reply with thoughts.

nope,this is on LWB,thats on SWB

kylepo · 10-30-2008, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Finally, some good news...

I'd like to see this engine get close to 30 MPG...that'd be awesome.

im pretty sure the word is its gonna be pretty damn close to that number

10-29-2008, 11:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 17,722	GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge *The new 3.0L will show it's face in the LaCrosse!!* www.gminsidenews.com By: Nsap Just the other day we heard that the all-new 2010 Buick LaCrosse was no longer going to be shown at the 2008 Los Angeles auto show next month. Prior to that GMI broke news that the new LaCrosse, originally to hit the market in early spring 2009, was delayed a "few months" to early summer. The delay blamed on a lack of resources (we assume that means money). With the launch of the new LaCrosse just around the corner (even with the delay), GMI has learned of a few details of the new car; including it's engines. The base engine in the Epsilon II based sedan is going to be a new 3.0L V6 with direct-injection, rated at 250 HP. There is no word on the torque levels of the new engine. There has been a rumored 3.0L High-Feature V6 under development for some time now. It's probably safe to say that it is finally showing up in production. LaCrosse is also getting an optional, higher output engine. The well-known 3.6L direct-injected High-Feature V6 is going to be an uplevel option. The engine will be rated at 290 HP; again, no word on torque. In addition to the two High-Feature V6's, all LaCrosses will be fitted with the 6T70 six speed automatic transmission as standard equiptment. Also confirmed is that the new LaCrosse is going to have high-intensity discharge headlamps, a rear-view camera, and heads-up display. Also note that is has already been confirmed in the past that the new car will have optional all-wheel drive and a similar infotainment system to that of the new Cadillac CTS. Engines: Base: 3.0L SIDI V6 (250 HP) Uplevel: 3.6L SIDI V6 (290 HP) Content: AWD Heads Up Display Articulating HID Headlamps Rear camera Wheels: CX- 17" CXL- 18" CXS- 19" Stay tuned: we hope to have more information regarding the new 3.0L High-Feature tomorrow!! __________________ Get the latest news from GMI...Join the "GMInsidenews.com Facebook Page!! Follow me on TWITTER E-Mail Me Last edited by nsap : 10-30-2008 at 08:39 AM.

10-29-2008, 11:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
jmlee0695 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baton Rouge,la Drives: 08' Silverado 5.3;08' CTS 3.6 DI, 08' Saturn Vue X Posts: 2,430	Re: GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge GREAT NEWS!!! Very high power from a low displacement. Any word on expected f.e numbers? Hopefuly it has fuel economy similar to the 3.5

10-29-2008, 11:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
texassierradude 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Antonio TX Drives: 2008 GMC Sierra SLE 2007 Chevy Equinox Posts: 252	Re: GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge The best news is the 6T70 being standard across the board. Hopefully this will be a world class import fighter for Buick at last.

10-30-2008, 12:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Quickening 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 6,025	Re: GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge The HID's need to be standard on both levels. Which I know GM won't do, so need at least projectors. Please GM. Stop short changing people. I expect HID's on a 30k car. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

10-30-2008, 12:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
63GrandSport001 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,781	Re: GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge Id expect it with the 3.0L V-6 engine to get 18 city and 28-29 highway and I think that the Malibu needs to replace its V-6 engine with the 3.0L direct injection unit to give it a boost in fuel economy.

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10-30-2008, 12:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
samkung 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Drives: Mazda 2 Posts: 1,558	Re: GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge WOW nice to see new engine from GM, wonder if they will add DI to that 3.0

10-30-2008, 12:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 9,272	Re: GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge Finally, some good news... I'd like to see this engine get close to 30 MPG...that'd be awesome. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L SIDI High-Feature V6

10-30-2008, 12:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
96_impala_ss 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Drives: 96 Chevy Cavalier 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 1,677	Re: GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge Wouldnt it be weird if they showed it to the public and it ended up being the Insignia? Just speculation. reply with thoughts.

10-30-2008, 12:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
jmlee0695 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baton Rouge,la Drives: 08' Silverado 5.3;08' CTS 3.6 DI, 08' Saturn Vue X Posts: 2,430	Re: GMI Exclusive: LaCrosse Engines, Details Emerge yeah it would! 30mpg in a luxury sedan,imagine whatd itd get in the malibu

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