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Buick introduced the Lucerne in 2006 as a replacement to the LaSabre and Park
Avenue. The 5-passenger front-wheel-drive sedan made its first public appearance
at the Chicago Auto Show on February 9, 2005. Buick Lucern has so far been
churned out in three editions, the latest being in 2008.
Buick aims to consolidate its position in the full-size sedan market with the
launch of the Lucerne. Initial response for the vehicle has been quite
encouraging. If reports are to be believed, the car has occupied 24% of the
full-size sedan market in the United States.
Lucerne promises superior styling, unmatched comfort, innovative design and
technology. In addition, Buick has reintroduced a V8 engine in the Lucerne after
a gap of 10 years. Buick last used a V8 engine in the Roadmaster way back in
1996. This new front-wheel-drive sedan has the power of 4.6-liter Northstar V8
capable of delivering 275 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque.
The Lucerne is currently available in three trim levels, CX, CXL and CXS. The
trim variety is set to expand with Buick introducing the Lucerne Super. The
Super comes with 4.6-liter V8 that delivers 292 horsepower.
The Lucerne offers a quiet with a Quiet Tuning program. The program absorbs
noises by applying sound insulation in the wheel wells, the engine and on the
firewall. Furthermore, the Lucerne has left no stone unturned to ensure a smooth
ride and handling by integrating Magnetic Ride Control with StabiliTrak. This
front-wheel-drive sedan is the first from Buick's stable to have the integrated
Magnetic Ride Control with StabiliTrak. Lucerne is also equipped with revised
H-body platform of the outdated Pontiac Bonneville.
Lucerne has a truly tough job ahead, on one hand, the vehicle is taking over the
mantle from the LaSabre and Park Avenue. On the other, it is up against the
likes of the Toyota Avalon, Mercury Sable and Hyundai Azera in the entry
level-luxury segment. It remains to be seen how the Lucerne handles pressure
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