The innovative and graceful LaCrosse concept car combines luxury and
comfort with surprising versatility. From its fluid styling and
voice-activated technology to its uncanny ability to quickly transform from
a luxury sedan to a light carrier with an open bed, the LaCrosse brings the
future of Buick automotive design into the present.
Activated by a simple voice command, the LaCrosse's tailgate
electronically slides down and under the vehicle, while its rear window and
the rear portion of the roof slide forward to reveal a bed suitable for a
variety of cargo carrying tasks.
But its capacity to change shape before your very eyes is only one of
this truly revolutionary vehicle's many abilities.
Outfitted with a 4.2-litre V8 engine with a 32-valve dual overhead cam
and an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission, the
LaCrosse definitely has more than enough power to get you down the road.
Inside the LaCrosse, voice-activated controls take the place of the
traditional instrument panel display. Used in conjunction with a trackball
installed in the vehicle's console, the voice commands enable the driver to
operate all the vehicle's interior systems except throttle, brakes and
steering. Features selected by the driver are then projected on the
windshield in a heads-up display for both the driver and front passenger.
Meanwhile, rear seat passengers can enjoy their own secondary video
screens offering access to the Internet or the latest movies on DVD.
The result is a vehicle that seamlessly blends form with function to give
drivers the best of all worlds: luxury, cutting-edge technology, and the
amazing practicality that comes with a vehicle capable of transforming
itself from a luxury sedan to a versatile cargo carrier.
