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2011 Buick Lucerne

[ Monday, January 31st, 2011 | by automotiveroom | under Buick, CAR, New Cars ]

The 2011 Buick Lucerne is an example of the old General Motors, where “good enough” unfortunately became the company’s standard operating procedure. When the Lucerne was introduced for 2006, it barely nudged the bar upward from the car it replaced. Now, it’s a proverbial fossil among premium or luxury full-size sedans. While Buick is currently reinventing itself, the Lucerne stands as a reminder to show just how far the brand has come with its new LaCrosse and Regal sedans.

However, running a hand through the cabin materials, or to design the dashboard and you’ll see that many steps behind Lucerne Lacrosse chair a few feet from Buick dealers. Looks page and get a 227 hp V6 and a four-speed automatic transmission in an area where about 270 horses and six-speed is the standard way. V8 available with 292 HP is a virtual requirement. On the road, Lucerne disappointed with the handling, slow death, sailed as beam steering and brakes just barely. Basic transport, 2011 Buick Lucerne is quite good. But with so many impressive size sedan and a Buick at a modern background in the range of fire, why are satisfied with “good enough” alone? other sedans such as the Chrysler 300 Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon and Hyundai Genesis are the best option.

The 2011 Buick Lucerne is a full-size luxury sedan offered in four trim levels: CX, CXL, CXL Premium and top-of-the-line Super. Five-passenger seating is standard and six-passenger seating with a 40/20/40 front split bench seat is available on all trim levels except Super.

Model variations have been streamlined this year. The basic CX model starts off modestly with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps and foglamps, heated mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, cloth upholstery, six-way power front seats, leather-wrapped tilt-only steering wheel, air-conditioning, fully powered accessories, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, OnStar communications and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, an iPod/USB audio interface, an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio. The Comfort and Convenience package includes dual-zone automatic climate control and Bluetooth.

Moving up to the CXL adds access to more options and includes leather upholstery, heated eight-way power front seats with power lumbar adjustments, driver’s memory settings, a heated steering wheel and the Comfort and Convenience package. The Driver Confidence package adds remote ignition and rear parking sensors. The CXL Premium includes the Driver Confidence package, plus chromed alloy wheels, a driver auto-dimming mirror, a lane-departure warning system, a blind-spot warning system and a nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

Finally, the Super trim takes the Lucerne experience to another level with V8 power, 18-inch chrome alloy wheels, a sunroof (optional on CXL and CXL Premium), adaptive magnetic ride control, magnetic steering, perforated leather/faux-suede upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a touchscreen navigation system with real-time traffic. The navigation system is optional on the CXL Premium.