The Buick LaCrosse CX is equipped with cloth seats, dual-stage front airbags, OnStar telematics with a free one-year subscription, remote keyless entry, a power driver's seat, programmable power door locks, power windows, a stereo with a CD player and six speakers, and steel wheels with plastic wheelcovers. The Buick LaCrosse CXL adds premium Nuance leather upholstery sewn in a gathered-stitch French-seam pattern, aluminum wheels, and a tilt and telescopic steering wheel. The sporty Buick LaCrosse CXS includes antilock brakes, full-range traction control, a firmer Gran Touring suspension with larger stabilizer bars, variable-effort MagnaSteer steering tuning and chromed exterior door handles. Depending on which trim level is selected, options include a power sunroof, heated front seatbacks and cushions, steering wheel controls for the audio and climate systems, a six-disc in-dash CD changer with premium sound, XM satellite radio, side curtain airbags, rear parking assist, a power front passenger seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and a remote starting feature. Inside, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse can accommodate up to six-passengers if the front bench seat is requested. With the bench seat, an "innovative flip and fold" center seatback cushion similar to the one that's been offered on the Mercury Sable since 1996 provides additional storage space when that seating position is not in use. Cabin design is clean and organized, dominated by soft-touch surfaces, brushed aluminum details, chrome accents, fake burl wood trim and two-tone coloration. Buick has made efforts to greatly reduce tolerances between components for a higher quality appearance, and it shows. Space inside the Buick LaCrosse exceeds the outgoing Century and Regal thanks to a wheelbase increase, resulting in much-needed additional rear legroom. The trunk can carry up to 16 cubic feet of cargo, expanded through the use of the LaCrosse's split-folding rear seatback.
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