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Buick LaCrosse: A Tale of Two Sedans
The all-new, third-generation 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a near-luxury full-size sedan that features base, Preferred, Essence, and Premium trims.
The all-new, third-generation 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a near-luxury full-size sedan that features base, Preferred, Essence, and Premium trims.
The sixth generation of the BMW 7 Series full-size luxury sedan comes with a standard long wheelbase, carbon-fiber construction, and a host of new comfort and safety features including BMW's Gesture Control system.
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC improves on the outgoing GLC by adding width, height, and length, and limiting the initial engine options to a 2.0-liter turbo four-banger, which delivers 241 horsepower (hp) and 273 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) of torque.
The second-generation Ford Fusion gets a major refresh for the 2017-MY. It is highly customizable with five trim levels, four option packages, and several stand-alone add-ons.
General Motors decided to bring the Buick Envision, which has been built and sold in China since 2014, to the North American market this summer. The mid-size crossover SUV slots in perfectly between the compact Encore and full-size Enclave.
In the light-duty van market, safety has become a priority for fleet buyers and manufacturers.
The Elantra is fully redesigned for the 2017-MY and seeking to steal market share from recently redesigned compact sedans such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Mazda3.
The third-generation Ford Escape gets a major mid-cycle refresh for the 2017-MY, including two new engines, fuel-efficiency gains, and new infotainment and safety technology.
The new Civic is bigger, more powerful, and more fuel-efficient than the outgoing model. It also boasts a combination of performance, technology, styling, and rear-seat and trunk room that is unrivaled by competitors such as the the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, and Nissan Sentra.
Volkwagen's 2016 Passat has gone through a full redesign. The S, R-Line, SE, and SEL models are equipped with a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline four that delivers 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.
The 2016 Nissan Altima has received a mid-cycle refresh. The list of changes includes new front and rear fascia, the introduction of sporty SR editions, and a suite of advanced safety features.
Built upon GM’s Omega platform, the new 2016 Cadillac CT6 is essentially a stretched-out version of the mid-size, rear-wheel-drive CTS. Much of the additional 8.5 inches can be found in the interior.
The redesigned 2016 Lincoln MKX adds a sleek new look, plenty of tech, available all-wheel drive and a turbo engine option.
The new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is 2.7 inches longer and about 1 inch shorter than the 2015, allowing the wheelbase to stretch to a class-leading 106.3 inches.
The fourth-generation Toyota Prius features improved fuel economy and handling, new technology in the dash and updated but still-distinctive styling.