Originally appeared on Automoblog.net

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Over the past decade, General Motors has come a long way in revitalizing their model lineup, but right now, we are putting special emphasis on Buick. Cars like the Regal and Regal GS, based on Opel Insignia, have helped promote the new image of Buick worldwide.
The new Buick lineup is completely different than a decade ago. The new 2017 LaCrosse is another entry into Buick’s modern lineup which shows that Buick is shedding the old stereotypes. Just becasue it is a Buick does not mean it can’t be fun, and GM made some changes to the 2017 LaCrosse for added performance.
 What’s New
GM put the new Buick LaCrosse through the same weight loss regimen as the new Cadillac CTS and Chevrolet Camaro – both are highly praised for their performance by us journalists and the general public. The 2017 Buick LaCrosse is based on the extended version of the Chevrolet Malibu’s Epsilon II platform. Based on the new underpinnings, Buick claims the 2017 LaCrosse is nearly 300 pounds lighter than its predecessor.
Performance
Unlike the Chevrolet Malibu, which is restricted to four-cylinder engines, the 2017 Buick LaCrosse gets a revised 3.6 L V6, which is also found under the hood of the Camaro and the CTS. In the LaCrosse, the updated 3.6 L V6 is tuned to produce 305 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. These figures are only marginally higher than the power output of the...