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The Buick name has always represented comfortable vehicles with affordable luxury. Sure, you might opt for a Cadillac if you were looking to stand out, but the Buick name was a reliable option for those looking to add comfort and luxury without breaking the bank. With all the recent additions of high-tech safety and convenience features, the Buick brand has been looking to add a whole new level of luxury to their lineup. This is where the Avenir sub-brand will come in. Read on to learn more about the new luxury lineup from Buick. more What's Different About the Avenir Brand? Buick buyers have been expanding across the world, and many of the buyers are choosing models in the top two trim levels, meaning that many Buick drivers are looking for that added luxury. In order to meet the needs of a rapidly growing segment of buyers, the Buick name is adding a new lineup under the sub-brand Avenir. The name is French for "future," and represents the bold new styles that were showcased on the successful Avenir concept vehicle. Read More: Check Out the Avenir Buick Concept Car Avenir vehicles will "add distinct touches to Buick's timeless, sculpted designs," according to the designers. The tone for the vehicles will be inviting, but with unique seat details and modern trim materials. One new feature will be a three-dimensional mesh grille, and larger, more defined wheels. Luxurious Buick Models in Kenosha WI 2017 If you're looking for luxury, you don't have to wait to see what the Avenir sub-brand has to offer. The 2017 Buick models available on the lot at Palmen GM have a lot to offer the tech-savvy and comfort-seeking drivers in the Kenosha and Milwaukee area. Check out the models linked below, and read other blogs on our site to see what's new and what's looking great this year from Buick!

When it comes to style, the Buick LaCrosse has it in spades. The redesigned grille and body, along with the comfortable, high-tech interior makes it worth a second glance. This full-size sedan features premium materials, and 10 different exterior colors to match your style and your personality. So, what are the 2017 Buick LaCrosse exterior color options? Read on to see, and choose the one that fits you! more 2017 Buick LaCrosse Engine Specs Paint Options for 2017 Buick LaCrosse Test Drive 2017 Buick LaCrosse in Milwaukee WI If you are interested in being one of the lucky drivers to get behind the wheel of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, give us a call or schedule your test drive appointment online. Check out the full and up-to-date online inventory to see what we have in stock. Our team is here to answer any questions you have, and to help you through our quick and easy financing process!

The full-size luxury sedan segment has long been captained by staples like the Buick LaCrosse. However, the recent redesigns in the Buick lineup have turned the brand into an exciting option for drivers of any age and vehicle preference. The 2017 Buick LaCrosse is a sedan with style and numerous interior features, making it an eye-catching choice for drivers looking to make a statement and enjoy their driving experience. Check out the 2017 Buick LaCrosse horsepower ratings and other engine specs here! more 2017 Buick LaCrosse vs 2016 Buick LaCrosse A lot has changed in the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, and it shows with the updated and even more sharp-looking exterior. The clean lines and elegant details give the sedan a truly aerodynamic look, all without forgoing the classic Buick comfort that we have come to know and love. Check out these differences between the 2016 LaCrosse and the 2017: Read More: 2017 GMC Acadia Has Over 300 Horsepower 2017 Buick LaCrosse Active Safety Features Safety is a big priority to consider when you're purchasing a new car, and the design team at Buick certainly won't disappoint. With a wide variety of active safety features to choose from, the 2017 Buick LaCrosse is sure to feel like a sedan that has your best interests at heart. These great safety features are available for you on the 2017 LaCrosse: Ten standard air bags – including two knee air bags for front passengers Front Pedestrian Braking, which alerts drivers to and can automatically apply the brakes for pedestrians detected directly ahead in some driving conditions Lane Keep Assist, which provides gentle steering wheel turns – and Lane Departure Warning alerts, if necessary – to help drivers avoid crashes due to unintentionally drifting out of their lane Automatic Park Assist, which helps the driver parallel park/perpendicular park by automatically steering the vehicle into a detected parking space while the driver applies the brakes Adaptive Cruise Control Forward Automatic Braking Forward Collision Alert Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert Rear Vision Camera Safety Alert Sea Test Drive 2017 Buick LaCrosse Kenosha WI If you are interested in being one of the first to schedule a test drive of the redesigned 2017 Buick LaCrosse, give us a call. Our skilled experts would be happy to answer any questions you have, or give you more information about the arrival and release date for the 2017 LaCrosse.

2017 Buick LaCrosse Looks Like Avenir Concept You might see the 2017 Buick and notice the classic waterfall grille, but the added design features and elements from the Buick Avenir concept vehicle make it a huge step in a new direction. Previous years had Buick vehicles feeling and looking like the perfect choice for retirees, but these days, Buick has the style and technology to keep up with some of the most impressive luxury sedans in the automotive marketplace. Read here to learn about the 2017 Buick LaCrosse! more New Colored Shields on 2017 LaCrosse Right on the front of the new LaCrosse, it's easy to see the new shield and wings look that have been added to the grille. The tri-colored shield sits in the middle of the waterfall grille, and the extending lines from the side add contrast. The whole front end of the vehicle is much more sculpted than previous models have been. Read More: New Features on the 2016 GMC Acadia Stronger, Lighter The new body of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse is said to be lighter, yet stronger, than the current model. A more responsive driving experience is offered through the use of five-link rear suspension technology. The quiet and comfortable cabin of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse is sure to impress, and is a luxurious option that is not available on many other luxury sedans. Read More: What's New on the 2016 Buick Enclave? Shattering Expectations for 2017 The Avenir was a huge surprise for those looking to the future of Buick design. The new face of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse will be stretched across the entire lineup by 2018. We have a lot to be excited for, but until then, we will have this image to keep us eagerly waiting. Read More: The All-New Cadillac XT5

You read that correctly. American brands might not have always been known for their quality and longevity, but Buick has been fighting hard for the last few years to climb the ladder. Their redesign and great new vehicles have made quite the impression! Just this week, we were impressed to see Buick rated by JD Powers with higher initial quality than Honda! Read on to learn some more! more In previous years, issues with high costs and low quality plagued GM vehicles making choices like Toyota and Honda much more popular. But after their stumbling period, GM has come back to life and is better than ever! Over the last few years, Buick in particular has been fighting for the top spots. According to JD Powers, Buick ranked above Honda and right next to Toyota on the scale of 2015 US Initial Quality. This measures how many problems the vehicles experience in the first 90 days of ownership. While this is only one measure of the quality and value of a new car, there are others. We would consider the Buick success in initial quality ratings a fluke of genius, but it turns out that the 2015 lineup is impressive across the board! Buick scored in 2nd place out of all the car brands for 2015 Vehicle Dependability. Before Toyota, before Honda, and before many of the more expensive luxury brands like Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. What does all of this mean? It means that GM has made huge improvements in quality, pricing, and style. Their redesigned Buick vehicles are gorgeous, sleek, and as comfortably luxurious as they always have been (only more high-tech these days!) Are you interested in checking out some of the awesome vehicles that Buick has to offer for 2015? These classic cars and SUVs have the best of both worlds, and finally offer the quality we expect and deserve from American car companies! Check these out: 2015 Buick Regal -- A Small Sedan with A Lot to Offer 2015 Buick Verano -- A Midsize Sedan With Safety and Technology on Lock 2015 Buick LaCrosse -- This Classic Full-Size Sedan Has Room and Comfort for All 2015 Buick Encore -- A Cross-over SUV with Fuel Economy and Versatility 2015 Buick Enclave --  A Full-Size SUV with Room for the Family and Cargo Space to Spare

What does the Buick LaCrosse eAssist System do? When it comes to comfort and convenience features, the Buick LaCrosse is a well-established leader in the luxury sedan realm. Did you know that the LaCrosse also takes a top spot in terms of fuel-saving technology as well? The eAssist system is a multi-component suite of technologies and features that help you to seamlessly maximize fuel economy on every journey. What does the Buick LaCrosse eAssist system do? We'll give you a breakdown of the components and let you know how you can get behind the wheel of a LaCrosse yourself to try it out. more Regenerative braking: One of the driving forces behind eAssist is the regenerative braking system. As you come to a stop after braking, the forward energy gets converted to help recharge the lithium-ion battery in the LaCrosse's hybrid system. In many hybrid vehicles, battery charge is supplied by the engine alone, so this process helps save on fuel by providing energy that would otherwise go to waste. Stop-start technology: Idling is one of the biggest fuel-sucks of all time, so getting stuck in traffic can make you feel like you're just throwing money away -- and the very cash that's supposed to get you from place to place is being spent while you sit there, already frustrated by the time being wasted. While the Buick LaCrosse can't completely eliminate traffic jams (we wish), what it can do is save you from wasting fuel dollars while stopped via stop-start technology. Simply put, your engine automatically turns off while you're at a complete stop and turns back on when you hit the gas. And it's so seamless you probably won't even notice it's happening. What you can do to save even more gas: If you really want to make the most of the system and achieve great fuel economy numbers like the LaCrosse's 25 city/36 hwy mpg, make sure your driving habits are in line with the recommendations for conserving fuel. Questions? Want to test drive a new LaCrosse? Stop in or give us a call here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac!

Is the Buick LaCrosse reliable? When you're shopping for a new or used car, one thing that's definitely on your mind is whether or not it's going to be dependable for you in the long term. Many of us turn to trusted sources such as Consumer Reports to learn about how the vehicles we're interested in stack up to others that are in the same or a similar class. If you're wondering, " Is the Buick LaCrosse reliable?," a recent article from Consumer Reports says that the popular sedan has improved in its most recent model and Buick overall ranks in the top ten brands for reliability! more So what else is there to love about the new Buick LaCrosse in addition to its high ranking from this trusted research source? This capable five-seater comes in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive, so if you're a driver who prefers the advantages that come with all-wheel drive, particularly for winter, this is a model that's versatile enough for you. There's also a five year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, giving you plenty of peace of mind when it comes to GM backing up its work on this popular model. If you do encounter any trouble with your engine, just bring your LaCrosse in to our service center here for warranty-covered repairs and we'll be glad to get you in and out in no time. Your engine options with the Buick LaCrosse consist of a 2.4-liter that gets 184 horsepower or, for those of you who like a little more oomph behind the wheel, there's also a 3.5-liter V6 which yields an impressive 303 horsepower. Think the Buick LaCrosse might be the dependable new ride you've been looking for? Come on in and see us here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac in Kenosha and we'll gladly help you schedule a test drive and answer any questions you may have.

2015 Buick LaCrosse Changes The Buick LaCrosse just gets better with every new model year -- it's no wonder this is one of our best-selling sedans here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac! With premium comfort and convenience features and technology that improves drastically with each update, the LaCrosse is quickly gaining ground in its class and reaching a wider range of drivers than ever before. Want to find out what makes the 2015 updates so noteworthy? We'll let you know about all of the 2015 Buick LaCrosse changes and also clue you in as to how you can set up a test drive here at our dealership in Kenosha! more The one that's really got people talking is the OnStar with 4G LTE and a standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. This is a subscription service, so the compatibility is there and you get to decide whether or not you want to make use of it. To help you make that choice, you're getting a free 3 GB/three-month data trial to see if this is a service you'll get a good deal of use out of, and from there it's up to you whether you'd like to subscribe! We think this is a timely and important update, as people are more connected than ever these days. Also standard on all LaCrosee models for 2015 is the rearview camera system, allowing you a clear and easy view of what's behind you when you're backing up. Where this might normally be a paid extra or standard on only the higher trims, it now comes along with every new LaCrosse, including the base model. The IntelliLink system receives some updates, now set to include text messaging alerts as well as Siri Eyes Free, letting you make voice commands without taking your eyes off the road. With these more connected times comes an increased need for driver awareness and safety considerations, so we're glad to see this development. Other improvements include four-way adjustable front-seat headrests and new exterior colors that include White Frost Tricoat, Deep Garnet Metallic, and Dark Chocolate Metallic. Interested in taking the new 2015 Buick LaCrosse for a test drive? Give us a call today if you're in Kenosha or the surrounding areas and we'll gladly set something up!

Today's Buick models might not be quite what you remember. 2014 Buick Lineup Have you seen the newest ads for Buick vehicles? The main idea is: They’re not what you’re used to! In fact, the current 2014 Buick lineup has such a modern, updated look that people might not even recognize them as Buicks –  at least not on first sight. But that’s all about to change as more and more people get a load of these feature-packed, stylish, and capable models. Check out the video! more So what’s going on with these new Buick models that makes them so unrecognizable to some folks? Let’s do a brief overview of the line-up, shall we? The 2014 Buick Verano 2014 Buick Verano: It’s affordable, stylish, and efficient. With standard features like a rear vision camera and ambient lighting, you’ll love the way this model looks, feels, and drives. 2014 Buick Regal: This is one great-looking car, and it seems to know as much. With smooth, confident handling and a premium 7-speaker audio system, the Regal makes quite an entrance. 2014 Buick LaCrosse: It’s not your grandma’s sedan… but lucky her if it is. Standard features on this one include a remote start system and a three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio. 2014 Buick Encore: Now we get into that ultra-modern crossover segment. Compact and capable at the same time, and with a poised, sculpted look, the reasonably-priced Encore has all the features you want including the Buick IntelliLink system for hands-free calls and voice-activated entertainment controls. 2014 Buick Enclave: Need three rows of seating with expansive cargo room to boot? The Enclave has all that and a V6. Throw in OnStar with six months of Directions and Connections, tri-zone climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and you’ve got yourself a driving and riding experience on par with today’s most popular models. Ready to get to know Buick all over again? Come check out these stereotype-crushing models here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac today.

We know Santa needs his magic sleigh and flying reindeer to travel all over the world in one night. But if he had to do the job on four wheels, what would be his best bet? We’ve taken a look at some of the cars, SUVs, and trucks we have in stock and come up with the ones we think the big jolly guy would like the best for his big night! more If Santa had to deliver all the gifts by car, he’d definitely need to worry about fuel economy. Can you imagine the gas bill?! We’d recommend a plug-in, but he wouldn’t have time to recharge during the action-packed evening. So we’re going with the new 2014 Buick LaCrosse, which can get up to 36 highway mpg and comes with auxiliary audio input so Santa could blast his favorite Christmas music the whole night through. What if Santa’s main concern were comfort? It’s going to be an awfully long night on the road –  all the roads –  after all. For that, we’d probably have to recommend that Santa consider the 2014 Cadillac SRX Luxury Collection. With its heated and ventilated front seats, he and Mrs. Claus would feel supremely comfortable throughout the evening, and a Blu-ray® compatible rear-seat DVD entertainment system would keep those restless elves happy and entertained for the whole trip. But we know what Santa would really be after –  cargo and towing! How can he bring gifts to all the boys and girls of the world without superior capacity?! Luckily, we’ve got just the thing: the 2014 GMC Sierra! If he goes for the 6.2L V8 engine with the max trailering package, Santa will be looking at up to 12,000 lbs of toys hitched to his truck. That should at least minimize his time between refills! So if the laws of physics ever stop bending so generously for Santa Claus, he’s welcome to shop at Palmen anytime. And for the rest of us mere mortals, we’ve got lots of new and used cars, trucks, and SUVs here at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac!

Buick Quiettuning Technology In the beginning, making phone calls with your vehicle’s internal system wasn’t so simple. In addition to the technological barriers, the fact is it was just plain too loud inside the vehicle. Buick understood this issue, which is why it instituted Buick QuietTuning technology. Implemented on vehicles like the 2013 Buick LaCrosse in Kenosha, the Buick QuietTuning technology is able to improve call quality using the revolutionary Buick IntelliLink system. more The Buick IntelliLink system is a highly advanced system, so those wishing to make calls through their vehicle have that going for them. But where the Buick QuietTuning technology really takes it to the next level is the noise reduction that is done inside the cabin of cars like the LaCrosse. Specifically, what keeps some of the noise down are things like triple door seals, liquid applied sound deadening and laminated window glass.   With cars like the LaCrosse, a lot of small things can add up to a lot when it comes to keeping the cabin noise down. And once the background noise is eliminated, calls can be made easily and clearly. And in addition to clear calls, passengers will appreciate the low noise of the cabin anyway. If you haven’t experienced a genuinely quiet ride in a vehicle, you might be surprised how nice it really is. Taking the technology to the next level, the Buick IntelliLink system uses voice commands to control functions like navigation and other things. And this of course takes advantage of the noise reduction as well. By pairing a smartphone, users can be completely connected in their new Buick. Don’t believe that the LaCrosse can provide a truly quiet ride? Then stop out to Palmen Buick Cadillac GMC and sit in the LaCrosse and experience the difference in person. In addition, we have a full lot of new and used cars in Kenosha as well.