Buick is no longer your grandfather's car. Take one look at the many new Buick models cruising around the roads of Saint Albans and you'll see it's impossible to refute.

As much as Handy Buick GMC Cadillac would like to chalk the transformation up to Buick finding the elusive fountain of youth; the source of the rejuvenation is much more logical. The American luxury automaker simply changed their engineering and design approach. So, while all new Buick models retain that quintessential study-session silent interior, they come in a more youthful package with performance to match.

This can be evidenced in all models from the Buick Verano to the Buick Enclave, from the Buick Regal to the Buick Lucerne. The car we want to focus on today, however, is none other than the Buick LaCrosse. Among the luxe sedan's many claims to fame are class-leading fuel economy, stellar crash-test safety scores and comfort so inviting that owners actually look forward to the occasion of a long car ride.

Consumers give it a near-perfect rating of 4 ²/₃-out-of-5 stars on Edmunds.com and owners in the St. Albans area are constantly telling us how perfectly the new 2012 Buick LaCrosse suits their lifestyle. We're not just talking AARP subscribers, either;  but young professionals, too.

Buick is, of course, pleased with the response; however, they don't believe that it's good enough. They're dead set on earning a full five-star consumer review and effectively have been spending countless hours identifying ways to further improve upon it.

To show off their advanced design direction, Buick has developed an all-new concept, the LaCrosse GL, which embodies everything the Tri-Shielded Road Warrior believes the vehicle needs, to go to the next plateau. With expectation-exceeding aesthetic updates portrayed in premium materials to increased comfort, it's a clear winner.

Speaking on the breathtaking transformation, David Lyon, Executive Director, Design, Buick Lacrosse  says, "The design cues that already distinguish the production LaCrosse - such as premium leather - upholstered seats, ice-blue ambient lighting and soft-tough surfaces - are amplified in the GL and serve as an inspiration for future Buick models."¹

How exactly are car's aesthetics amplified? Well, we don't want to spoil the surprise. But, think a coffee-and-wine paired palette, glove-like suede, brushed chrome, and satin finishes.

For full details, be sure to check back soon. Handy Buick GMC Cadillac promises in-depth insight into the Buick Verano GL concept (including an answer on whether or not it's destined for production) shortly after its grand debut in sunny California. If you'd like to learn more about the 2012 Buick Lacrosse in the meantime, please feel free to swing by Handy Buick GMC Cadillac, during our regularly scheduled business hours. Conveniently located at 405 Swanton Road, St. Albans, VT, we're happy to share complete specs, compare equipment groups, and arrange test drives.

Source: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/11/buick-pushes-style-further-inside-lacrosse-gl-concept/1