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Buick LaCrosse

2005-09 models

results also apply to: 2004-08 Pontiac Grand Prix

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Buick LaCrosse was introduced in the 2005 model year as a replacement for the Buick Century and Regal. (A limited number of Buick Century models were produced for the 2005 model year.) The Pontiac Grand Prix was redesigned for the 2004 model year and was was discontinued after the 2008 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy’s head hit the roof in two places.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head accelerations from the roof contacts were low.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy’s head hit the roof and head restraint during rebound. Head accelerations from these hits were low.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags (standard in 2006-09 LaCrosse models sold to retail buyers and in 2008-09 LaCrosse models sold to fleets)
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags (optional in all Grand Prix and 2005 LaCrosse models, optional in 2006-07 LaCrosse models originally sold to fleets )
Electronic stability control (optional)
Antilock brakes (optional, except standard in 2006-09 LaCrosse models)
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2005 Buick LaCrosse CX 4-door
Class: Large family car
Weight: 3,532 lbs.
Side airbags: none
Wheelbase: 110 in.
Length: 198 in.
Width: 73 in.
Engine: 3.8 L V6
EPA ratings: 20 mpg city | 29 mpg highway

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Last updated: February 10, 2012