2005 Buick LeSabre: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Buick will replace LeSabre with the Lucerne for 2006. The swan song 2005 LeSabre comes in Custom and Limited models and is among the few cars with a front bench seat for 6-passenger capacity. The only powertrain is a 205-hp 3.8-liter V6 and 4-speed automatic transmission. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are standard. Traction control, front side airbags, and leather upholstery are standard on the Limited, optional on Custom. Curtain side airbags are unavailable. An antiskid system is an exclusive Limited option. A firmer Gran Touring suspension package is available for both. For '05, Custom joins Limited with standard OnStar assistance; service is free for the first year. Limited is newly available with a Celebration Edition package that includes 16-inch wheels vs. LeSabre's standard 15s, special body and interior trim, and outside mirrors with turn-signal lights. LeSabre shares a basic design with the Pontiac Bonneville.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Large Cars comprise the biggest passenger sedans and wagons. Large, inside and out, they also include the only 6-passenger cars. Large Cars offer lots of metal for the money and are dominated by domestic brands.

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