Is it actually possible that a storied brand like Buick could create the new standard for entry-luxury cars? The answer is an enthusiastic "yes!" The 2010 LaCrosse contradicts all of the old bland-Buick stereotypes. For starters, there's the styling, which is reminiscent of a Lexus ES. Then there's the interior—inviting, comfortable and opulent. What's most surprising is the way this new LaCrosse handles. The steering is precise yet not too jerky, and the suspension chucks away Buick's boat-like heritage and replaces it with a ride that's more akin to a German luxury sports sedan. Although the standard four-cylinder engine will help on the fuel economy side, it felt a bit underpowered to us during our test drives. It's best to opt for the V6 and its additional 73 hp over the 182-hp four-cylinder engine if you want to truly enjoy this remarkable, reinvented machine. Four-wheel antilock brakes come standard, as do a stability- and traction-control system and front-, side- and roof-mounted head-curtain air bags.