3.6L V6 DI

or

a v6 diesel

6 speed autos

anyone think something else would be in it?

3.6l VVT V6 std. (CX, CXL)

3.6l DI V6 opt. (CX, CXL) std. (CXS)

x.xl V8 (Super)

My hope at least.

Same engines as Aura.

I don't think we'll see a V8 in the new LaCrosse. Probably the 3.6 standard, and maybe the DI 3.6 as the optional engine. If they give it the same version of the 3.6 as the Lambdas with 275HP, that will be plenty.

3800/4 speed automatic

Edited March 13, 200719 yr by ponchoman49

I would guess some form of the 3.6 (either the HO in the Lambdas or a DI version). However, they may surprise us with something like the 2.8 turbo in the GTC concept. I don't think the engine bay is big enough for a V8, but a turbo V6 would be a better solution anyway for that type of car.

When might we know more or see anything regarding the actual Epsilon II LaCrosse?

Well, production starts in about 21 months I think so probably not for a while. I don't think there are many possibilities though.

Same drivetrain as the Aura, I assume? I wonder how they will differentiate this car from the Aura...

A turbo six would be music to many's ears and be worthy of a T-Type badge.

I honestly wouldn't be offended if they kept the 3800 as the base engine, but I'm betting they will not. Definately 3.6, maybe 3.5 as a base engine?

Same drivetrain as the Aura, I assume? I wonder how they will differentiate this car from the Aura...

It won't be hard... Aura is on EPS I - LAX will be on EPS II.

The automatic assumption that powertrains will be identical may be misleading.

I honestly wouldn't be offended if they kept the 3800 as the base engine, but I'm betting they will not. Definately 3.6, maybe 3.5 as a base engine?

There won't be a 3800... dead after the small production of them in 2008. My guess and hope is that the 3.6 will be standard, since they're starting to throw them in everything and want to have Buick as a premium brand.

A turbo V6 would be sweet and yes a T-type badge would do wonders. Hmmm I still wouldn't mind AWD and a 4.6L Northstar or 5.3 under the hood.

3.6L V6 standard on all trims except Super.

DI 3.6L V6 standard on Super.

6-spd auto on all models. (Duh!)

Edited March 16, 200719 yr by bowtie_dude

CX / CXL 2.8HF

CXL / CXS 3.6HF

Super 3.6HFDI

all with 6-speeds. It's the simplest lineup that still keeps thing interesting.

CX / CXL 2.8HF

CXL / CXS 3.6HF

Super 3.6HFDI

all with 6-speeds. It's the simplest lineup that still keeps thing interesting.

Where's the "I'm with stupid!" sign? :AH-HA_wink:

I'm in complete agreement of that lineup.

Everyone knows they are going to use the new 6VPC SOHC Inline 9 that is half of the 6VPC SOHC V18 that Cadillac will use in the next XLR witch will be based on the GMT900 platform!---Comeon PEOPLE we all KNOW THIS!!