2010 Buick Lucerne: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Buick Lucerne is largely unchanged. Buick's largest sedan shares some of its basic front-wheel-drive design with the Cadillac DTS. CX, CXL, CXL Special Edition, and sport-themed Super models are offered. All but the Super have a 227-hp 3.9-liter V6 engine that is capable of running on E85 ethanol-blended fuel. Supers have a 292-hp 4.6-liter V8 along with revised steering and GM's Magnetic-Ride-Control suspension, which uses sensors to automatically adjust the suspension based on road conditions. All Lucernes use a 4-speed automatic transmission. CX and CXL can seat up to six; CXL Special Edition and Super seat five. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Lane-departure warning and blind-spot alert systems are available. Heated front seats with memory programming and a heated steering wheel are standard on the CXL and Super. A wireless cell-phone link is also available.

COMPETITION

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