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2010 Buick Lucerne

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Auto Car | Buick Lucerne | The elegant Lucerne is Buick's flagship sedan, boasting a plush interior and smooth road manners. It provides comfortable seating for up to six passengers, along with premium amenities and comprehensive safety equipment.

The front-wheel drive Lucerne is offered in four trim levels: CX, CXL, CXL Premium and Super. The CX and CXL variants are equipped with a 227-hp 3.9-liter V6 engine, while the Super gets a more powerful 292-hp 4.6-liter Northstar V8; both engines are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The CX is outfitted with 17-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning and satellite radio; CXL trims add dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a heated steering wheel. The CXL Premium and Super trims are further equipped with chrome wheels (18-inch on Super) and a 6-disc CD changer, while the Super also boasts an adaptive sport-tuned suspension with Magnetic Ride Control, power sunroof, ventilated front seats and suede/leather upholstery. Safety features found on every Lucerne include traction control, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, front side-impact airbags, overhead curtain airbags for front and rear passengers, a tire pressure monitoring system and OnStar service. Additional safety enhancements, including Stabilitrak electronic stability control and Ultrasonic rear parking assist, as well as Lane Departure Warning and Side Blind Zone Alert systems, are standard on CXL Premium and Super trims.

For 2010, the Buick Lucerne carries over with minimal adjustments to standard and optional equipment. All trims now get standard front fog lamps, and the Super exterior appearance is expanded across the full lineup, including a front color-keyed fascia with integrated chrome grille and body-color rocker panel moldings.
 
The 2010 Buick Lucerne ranks 5 out of 7 Affordable Large Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 84 published reviews and test drives of the Buick Lucerne, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The 2010 Buick Lucerne is a throwback - a huge American sedan built to emphasize a roomy interior and comfortable ride above all else. It might be a solid choice for a buyer looking for a comfortable highway cruiser with a spacious cabin. But its sluggish handling and dated looks keep it from the top of its class.

The Buick brand is in the midst of a resurgence.  Dynamic new models like the 2010 LaCrosse, and the upcoming 2011 Regal, are part of a GM effort to recreate Buick as a brand that can appeal to younger, more affluent buyers.

And then there's this.  The 2010 Lucerne is the last holdover from the previous generation of Buick designs. Large, softly-tuned and spacious, it has its virtues.  Some reviewers say that, for buyers interested in a spacious, V8-powered full-size sedan, the Lucerne can be a great find.  But its high price and dated interior leave it trailing most more recently-designed  Affordable Large Cars.

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