Buick Lucerne - Overview

The Buick Lucerne is a large, four-door car made by General Motors.  Offered only in a front-wheel drive configuration, the Lucerne is known for comfort and space more than for performance, but is an adequate performer. Its appearance is more conservative than that of the imported sedans it competes with, but Buick is a brand steeped in tradition, and conservative styling is part of the brand's appeal to many buyers. A strong seller when it debuted in 2006, the Lucerne is now a relatively low-volume car for GM.  Buick, often seen in the U.S. as a conservative brand, is the best-selling foreign automaker in China, and the Lucerne's replacement may be designed for that market first. Early rumors say to expect a rear-wheel drive large sedan that will take the Lucerne's place around 2010.

The Buick Lucerne doesn't keep up with the top of its class in terms of performance, but offers a comfortable, well-appointed cabin and five-star crash test ratings. The Lucerne is offered with a V6 engine that is competent to move the car, but a bit sluggish. An  optional Northstar V8 provides more highway passing power, but still lacks the low-end torque of many of its competitors, limiting its off-the-line acceleration. The Lucerne's handling is a weak point, and is often considered soft. But the Lucerne's cabin is competitive with those of some luxury car marques, making the car worth a test drive for drivers more concerned with comfort than with speed.

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Buick Lucerne - Reviews

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U.S.News Score: NA

2009 Buick Lucerne

The complete 2009 Buick Lucerne review is coming soon. Please check out our review of the 2008 Buick Lucerne or use the tools on this page to price, compare, and get competing quotes on a ...

MPG: 17 City / 26 Hwy
MSRP: $29,265 - $40,205
Invoice: $27,655 - $37,994
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U.S.News Score: 8.1

2008 Buick Lucerne

The 2008 Lucerne is large sedan that provides a comfortable and smooth ride in a spacious cabin.  It is somewhat soft on performance, with slower acceleration, looser handling and softer brakes than some of its ...

MPG: 16 City / 25 Hwy
MSRP: $27,275 - $37,030
Invoice: $25,775 - $34,993
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U.S.News Score: 7.8

2007 Buick Lucerne

The Lucerne is an attractive and comfortable sedan that delivers adequate performance. If you're in the market for a large car, you should also consider the Toyota Avalon and Chrysler 300.

MPG: 19 City / 28 Hwy
MSRP: $25,745 - $34,775
Invoice: $24,329 - $32,862
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