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Summary
The all-new Buick Lucerne is an attractive near-luxury car offering looks, features, quality and value. If you like a modern comfortable ride with competent road manners, the Lucerne, with either a V6 or V8 engine, is well worth consideration. It also comes with a longer warranty (4 yrs/50,000 miles) than Buick has offered in the past. It is warranted as Buick has been doing quite nicely in J.D. Power and Associates studies recently.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie files this report from Santa Barbara, California.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Buick Lucerne CX ($26,265); CXL V6 ($28,265); CXL V8 ($30,265); CXS ($35,265) |
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Engines:
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4.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage driver airbag, dual-depth front passenger airbag, front seat side-impact airbags, full-coverage side-impact curtain airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, ABS, traction control |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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StabiliTrak electronic stability control with brake assist |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Detroit |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Buick Lucerne CXL V8 ($30,265) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather upholstery, power passenger seat, leather wrapped steering wheel, 17-inch wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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725 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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30990 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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275 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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295 @ 4400 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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17/25 |
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Wheelbase:
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115.6 |
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Length/width/height:
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203.2/73.8/58.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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63.0/62.5 |
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Turning circle:
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42.2 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.5/56.7/42.5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.6/57.0/41.0 |
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Cargo volume:
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17 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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3969 |
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Tires:
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P235/55R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc w ABS, traction control |
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Fuel capacity:
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18.5 |
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| 2006 Buick Lucerne consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |  | | value |  | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Car is beautiful, quiet, very comfortable,fun to drive with an outstanding sound system and fantasic features. This car is truely a pleasure in both ride and drive. | | posted by Ashlon Lopez on Feb 05 2006 | | |
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| | This SUV comes with plenty of utility. Great for long trips. styling outside is quite modern looking, with i think the rear look is slightly less attractive. And yes... If you are a tall person... your head is going to touch the Sunroof.. So purchase it without sunroof | | posted by Adrian White on Jun 10 2006 | | |
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| | Ultimate driving experience - Thats what the car is all about. Its a trues luxury car at an affordable price, has solid feel with quality fit and finish. | | posted by Bajaza Carter on Aug 11 2007 | | |
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