2010 Buick Lucerne Review

The 2010 Buick Lucerne continues building Buick's fine reputation for handsome styling, unmatched dependability and loads of standard features for luxury - all at very affordable pricing. The Lucerne is the elegant flagship model sedan for Buick. Its most notable attributes are in its soft, comfortable interior and it's very refined road manners. Up to six full grown adult passengers can enjoy a versatile list of standard luxurious amenities - and feel safely confident knowing that the Lucerne has once again earned 5-star crash test ratings from the NHTSA. The Honda Accord, Hyundai Azera, Mercury Grand Marquis and Toyota Camry are all doing their best to act unaffected

Eight separate trim levels are available for the 2010 Lucerne from Buick. They include: the CX, CX2, CXL, CXL Special Edition, the CXL3, CXL4, CXL5 and the unbelievable Super that was new in 2008. The 7 separate CX and CXL trims come equipped with a 3.9L 227hp spirited V6 under the hood. Horsepower on these trims has been increased by 15% from last year. The top-of-the-line Super has been fitted with an optimally impressive 4.6L 292hp Northstar eight-cylinder. All trim levels benefit from a smooth-shifting 4-speed automatic/overdrive transmission. The powertrain components and systems act in conjunction to deliver a pocket-pleasing 17/25 MPG.

Suggested pricing from the manufacturer for the Buick Lucerne ranges from $29,230 up to $39,230. Luxury features include 2-zoned automatic climate control, heated leather seating, Bluetooth connectivity, a heated steering wheel and more. Super owners are further treated to the Buick system for Magnetic Ride Control, a sporty suspension system upgrade, 18-inch wheels and more elegant interior trim features.

Every trim level of the 2010 Lucerne is delivered with standard safety features including the Stabilitrak system for electronic stability control, electronic traction control, Lane Departure Warning, 4-wheel ABS, an ultrasonic system for rear parking assistance, tire pressure monitoring, Side Blind Zone Alert, loads of airbags - and OnStar roadside assistance. Umm, did you read that part where all of those are standard?

The has a sophisticated, upscale look. Its clean lines are fluent and it handles all driving situations encountered with confident, precise responsiveness. On the inside, all occupants are wrapped in luxury. Soft materials, beautiful design strategy, noticeable elegance and easy-to-understand controls make driving - or riding - a sheer pleasure.

The 2010 Buick Lucerne is a very impressive luxury sedan that is still able to be afforded by the masses. You can take it for granted that Buick durability, dependability, styling and performance are all well in place.