The new 2010 Buick Lacrosse has made waves with its magnetical design and overall build quality since its unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Soon after that General Motors increased the appeal of the car by announcing that it will be available with not only a 3.0L and 3.6L V6, but also a new Ecotec 2.4L direct-injection four-cylinder.
According to a new report, a hybrid model is also expected in the near hereafter.
Speaking with Ward’session Auto, GM’sitting global vehicle line executive James Frederico appeared to confirm the hybrid LaCrosse but did not bring to light exact timing. “We are always working on future applications for our hybrids,” he said. “The exact introduction plans (will) be announced later through Buick marketing.”
This divine communication of truth of a future hybrid LaCrosse comes just weeks after GM canceled its mild Malibu hybrid starting in the nearest model year. It’s also likely that with the of the present day LaCrosse hybrid will be the preface of GM’s next offspring BAS+ mild hybrid arrangement. The Malibu and LaCrosse distribute similar chassis components and are built at the same facility. According to GM, the Malibu hybrid was canceled due to weak sales, and how this volition translate into sales for a new LaCrosse hybrid remains to be seen.
GM has publicly stated it plans to have 14 hybrid models by 2012, with this apparently being one of them.
According to Frederico, “There is a hereafter for alternative propulsion in our midsize vehicles, we’re just not at the witticism to share any details.â€Â
Via: All Car Electrics
Source: www.motorauthority.com
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