The 2017 Buick LaCrosse delivers an EPA-certified 23–25 MPG combined across 2 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,450 to $2,650.
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse Regular | 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,450 | — |
| LaCrosse AWD Regular | 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 29 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,650 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns
Vehicle summary, specifications, and primary KPI metrics.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component.
Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse
The 2017 Buick LaCrosse achieves an EPA-certified rating of 23 to 25 MPG combined across 2 certified configuration(s).
City ratings range from 20 to 21 MPG, and highway ratings range from 29 to 31 MPG.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $2,450 and $2,650 for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse.
Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.