2007 Buick Lucerne Safety Review [ 2008 ]
Buick Lucerne Safety Review
Safety - 8.1 (Very Good)
"An array of standard safety features and a solid design" make the Lucerne "a safe bet," according to CNET. The Lucerne performed well in government and insurance industry crash tests
Reviewers are generally pleased with its performance in less-than-ideal conditions, though some express concerns that more safety features should be standard.
Accident Avoidance
The Lucerne "offers foul-weather confidence," assures the Chicago Tribune. "If you use common sense and don't try to make trips in snow as quickly as you do on dry roads, you don't have to hide Lucerne in the garage when the plows appear." Standard features include a tire-pressure monitoring system, and, on the CXS, a StabiliTrak stability control system. A few reviewers criticize Buick's decision to make the StabiliTrak system optional rather than standard on other models. MSN points out, "Electronic stability control as well as active front head restraints designed to reduce whiplash injuries are standard on the Hyundai Azera large sedan that has a lower starting retail price."
Crash Protection
Owners will have the confidence of knowing that the Buick Lucerne performed well in multiple crash tests. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety gives the Lucerne the highest possible overall rating for its performance in frontal offset crash tests. In government crash tests the Lucerne was awarded five of five stars in frontal crash testing and four of five in side crash tests. The Lucerne comes standard with six air bags and a passenger sensing system, which regulates the force and speed of air bag deployment based on passenger characteristics. Cars.com points out, "Safety-conscious parents and grandparents will appreciate that LATCH child-safety seat upper and lower anchors are included in all rear seating positions; many competing vehicles offer only two pairs of the lower anchors, in the outboard positions."
