2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir ramps up the premium feel

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse will be Buick's first sedan to carry its new Avenir trim.   

It's positioned as a top-tier offering with more features as standard and fancier materials throughout.

The LaCrosse Avenir looks a little different than the rest, thanks to special upper and lower front grilles.   

Nineteen-inch alloy wheels are standard, with optional 20-inchers for a bit more coin.   

As one might expect, there are a few Avenir badges thrown onto the body for good measure.    

Inside, you get a chestnut-brown leather interior. Black is also available.     

Navigation, a panoramic moonroof and a Bose surround-sound audio system are all standard too.    

The front seat headrests are embroidered with the Avenir logo.   

The 2018 LaCrosse Avenir goes on sale in early 2018.    

The current range-topping LaCrosse Premium starts at $39,590, so expect the Avenir to be a little pricier.