2001 Buick LeSabre Review (continued)
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Summary

Buick prides itself as the maker of premium American cars and it has upheld that tradition with the 2001 LeSabre. For not much more than the price of a compact car, the LeSabre delivers six-passenger capacity with lots of standard features. In its newest form, the LeSabre offers a comfortable ride quality, and you may be pleasantly surprised at how nicely it performs.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Custom ($24,107), Limited ($28,796)
Engines:	3.8-liter ohv V6
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	dual front airbags, side airbags standard
Saftey Equipment (optional):
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Detroit, Michigan

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	LeSabre Limited ($28,796)
Standard Equipment:	air conditioning with dual-zone climate control, Concert II six-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo with steering-wheel controls and power-loading CD, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Gran Touring package ($235), leather upholstery ($780), convenience console ($70), 16-inch alloy wheels ($165)
Destination Charge:	655
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	30046
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	205 @ 5200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	230 @ 4000
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	19/30
Wheelbase:	112.2
Length/width/height:	200.0/73.5/57.0
Track, f/r:	62.3/62.3
Turning circle:	39.5
Seating capacity:	6
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.8/56.1/42.4
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.8/56.6/39.9
Cargo volume:	18.0
Payload:
Towing capacity:	1000
Suspension, f:	Independent
Suspension, r:	Independent, electronic level control
Ground clearance:	5.4
Curb weight:	3591
Tires:	P225/60R16
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS
Fuel capacity:	18.5