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West Herr Auto, a Buffalo Buick dealer, is excited to promote the new 2011 Buick LaCrosse.  The LaCrosse is a sleek and stylish luxury sedan that uses the best of modern technology to deliver the ultimate driving experience.

The engine is a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder that gets 182 horsepower.  It can be upgraded to a 3.6-liter V-6, which rockets the power up to 280 horsepower.  The 4-cylinder model has a fuel efficiency rating of 19 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.

As of now, the 2011 Buick LaCrosse hasn’t been officially crash tested by the government or the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety.  However, very little has changed from its 2010 model, which received the IIHS’s much-coveted Top Safety Pick award.  Every trim comes with front, side and overhead airbags, with rear side airbags as an option.  All LaCrosse purchases come with a one-year subscription to GM’s OnStar service, which is built into the control panel.  A rearview camera is available that not only shows what’s behind the car, but also draws the predicted path the car will take using high-tech sensor technology.

Features Sure To Impress Buffalo Buick Shoppers

The 2011 Buick LaCrosse is already making waves for having all the trappings of a high-end luxury sports car, without the luxury price tag.  The MSRP starts at only $26,995.  The LaCrosse’s exterior is artfully sculpted for aesthetic quality as well as aerodynamic efficiency.  The interior is where the LaCrosse really shines.  The rear seats have just as much legroom as the front seats.  All seats have carefully crafted ergonomic back support and soft leather normally only found in Cadillacs.  The interior lights are an opaque blue that provides just enough to see around the cabin without distracting the driver.  As for engine noise, the cabin is completely silent, even at high speeds.  As the Los Angeles Times put it, the comfort of the LaCrosse’s interior “blows Lexus out of the sky.  Pow.  Parachute.  Smoking crater.”

The LaCrosse also comes equipped with blind spot alerts, which notifies the Buffalo Buick driver if a vehicle is in her or her blind spot.  It utilizes Stabilitrak electronic stability control, a system proven so effective that it is required to receive the highest IIHS safety rating.  4-wheel antilock brakes are standard on all trims as well.

Buffalo Buick shoppers interested in this or other great vehicles can call West Herr Buick at 716-652-2600 or visit them online at http://www.buffalobuick.net today.

New Buck LaCrosses in Buffalo NY

West Herr Buick is inviting all Buffalo Buick enthusiasts to come to see the 2010 Buick Enclave, rated a Consumers Digest Best Buy.

In addition to rating the 2010 Buick LaCrosse a Best Buy Consumers Digest has also declared the 2010 Buick Enclave a top value vehicle for Buffalo Buick Drivers.

Factors taken into account included design such as: styling, interior ergonomics, seating, accessories and amenities, cargo space, and fit and finish. Performance characteristics considered were: starting and acceleration, shifting/transmission, steering and handling, braking, ride quality and fuel economy.

It was important to Consumer Digest to compare each vehicle with others in its general size and price class. In determining the top picks each year, they consider a range of additional variables: warranties, repair histories (as available), dealer reputation, estimated repair/maintenance costs, annual operating expenses, insurance-industry ratings, crash-test results, corporate service and manufacturing reputations, and estimated resale values.

In the process they draw on information from top sources such as National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It was the combination of in-house testing, purchase and ownership costs, and the findings of independent sources that finally leads to the short list of Best Buys.

2010 Buick Enclave For Sale at Buffalo Buick Dealer

This premium-midsize SUV is a crossover that shares its basic design with the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. Enclave comes in base CX, mid-level CXL-1, and top-line CXL-2 trim levels. The sole powertrain teams a 288-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 4,500 pounds. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is available on all models. Standard seating is for 7, with 2nd-row bucket seats and a 3rd-row bench. A 2nd-row, three-person bench is available. General Motors’ Smart Slide 2nd-row seats have flip-forward bottom cushions and sliding backrests. They’re designed to allow easier access to the 3rd row and are standard.

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags that cover all seating rows, and front-side airbags. Bi-xenon headlamps are standard. DVD entertainment is available, along with a navigation system with real-time traffic updates and heated and cooled front seats. A rearview camera is also available.

Buffalo Buick Shoppers Ready for 2011 Enclave

The 2011 Buick Enclave ranks 1 out of 24 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 52 published reviews and test drives of the Buick Enclave, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The Enclave features one of the most luxurious and quiet interiors in its class. That, plus seating for seven makes it a practical family hauler.

“This crossover builds on the strengths of its more mainstream cousins by offering tangible upgrades in luxury and style,” explains Consumer Guide.

Buffalo Buick dealer West Herr Buick has many models of Buick vehicles at amazing prices. Buick continues to be a great brand and West Herr Buick is a proud seller of the Buick cars and SUVs. If you are looking for a Buick Enclave in Buffalo, call our Buffalo Buick expert staff at 716-652-2600.

2011 Buick Enclave For Sale in Buffalo

Good news for Buffalo Buick drivers from West Herr Buick: A fuel-efficient, direct injected Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine is now the standard engine in the 2011 Buick LaCrosse CX luxury sedan.

As Buick continues its transformation, new products like the 2.4L-powered LaCrosse CX are helping New York drivers get a fuel-efficient option that’s simply not available from the competition.

Direct injection technology helps the Ecotec 2.4L deliver 182 horsepower (136 kW) and 172 lb-ft. of torque (233 Nm). The injection of fuel directly into the combustion chamber enables a higher compression ratio to increase efficiency and horsepower. That means more power is made with less fuel and lower emissions.

In fact, cold-start emissions are reduced by up to 25 percent with direct injection. Engineers tuned the engine to deliver greater torque at lower rpm and build it smoothly toward its peak at 4,900 rpm, giving the 2011 Buick LaCrosse excellent performance in all driving conditions.

The Ecotec 2.4L diversifies the LaCrosse’s powertrain lineup. For 2011, the current 3.0L V-6 will be discontinued and the Ecotec 2.4L and 3.6L V-6 with variable valve timing will be the two engines offered in the vehicle. AWD will be offered with 3.6L-equipped models starting in the 2011 model year.

Like the Ecotec 2.4L, the 3.6L V-6 features direct injection. Direct injection is a key component of using advanced propulsion technology to help deliver more fuel-efficient cars today and in the future to Buffalo. By using multiple technology pathways to achieve increased efficiency and to diversify energy sources, Buick can applying them where they make the most sense for New York drivers when it comes to efficiency, performance and cost.

The Ecotec 2.4L  inside of the 2011 Buick LaCrosse is designed to deliver exceptional quietness with low maintenance requirements and minimal environmental impact – including 100,000-mile service life ratings for the spark plugs and accessory drive belt.

The 2011 Buick LaCrosse is also equipped with GM’s Oil Life system, which uses a sophisticated algorithm to determine when it’s time for an oil change. The system calculates the oil life based on a variety of closely monitored variables, such as engine speed, temperature, load and others, allowing fewer oil changes over the life of the vehicle for a significantly reduced amount of used oil that must be recycled.

Buick drivers are encouraged to visit West Herr Buick today to get behind the wheel of the 2011 Buick LaCrosse in Buffalo and experience the Ecotec 2.4L engine for themselves.

2011 Buick LaCrosse For Sale in Buffalo