The 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist, the brand’s first hybrid sedan starts at $ 30,820, including $ 860 destination.

The pricing strategy carefully slot the Buick hybrid in a nearby luxury hybrid category, just above the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid, but under the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and the Lexus GS hybrid 2011th

The 2012 Fusion Hybrid starts at $ 29,395, including $ 795 destination charge. The 2012 FMD hybrid starts at $ 35,520, including $ 875 destination charge, while the 2011 GS Hybrid starts at $ 37,205, including $ 875 destination charge.

The LaCrosse hybrid carries a $ 2,830 premium over the basic 2011 Buick LaCrosse CX, which starts at $ 27,990, including destination.

No official EPA fuel economy ratings are released on the LaCrosse hybrid. But GM says projected EPA fuel economy estimates are 25 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the highway.

LaCrosse hybrid system of the measurements, a 182-hp 0.4-2-liter Ecotec four-cylinder gasoline direct-injection eAssist with an electric motor / generator, an additional amount to be delivered during the acceleration of up to 15 hp.

Buick said that although eAssist is the standard powertrain on the 2012 LaCrosse, a new, more powerful version of the direct-injection 3.6-liter V6 engine available, at no additional cost on selected trim levels. The 3.6-liter model with 303 hp. A four-wheel-drive version, which are still under evaluation will also be available.

New standard features for the 2012 LaCrosse, dual-zone automatic climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, full-color Driver Information Center, Bluetooth and USB port. Buick said it eAssist shelving system to fit the 2012 later this year.