Many of these customers won't have need for the additional power available from a sophisticated V8, and will be satisfied with what the 3800 Series III V6 has to offer - the standard engine with CX and CXL trim levels. Rated at 197 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 227 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, Lucerne's 3.8-litre base engine is Super Ultra Low Emissions compliant and features Electronic Throttle Control just like the V8, a technology that forgoes a conventional throttle cable for an electronic signal. Another bonus, both engines only require regular unleaded fuel which could amount to substantial savings at the pump.
No matter which engine is purchased, an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a torque converter clutch puts power to the pavement.
Corvette and a variety of Cadillac model will be available in the Buick lineup. AlLucerne buyers will also appreciate Magnetic Ride Control, the first time the technology pioneered with Chevy'ssso part of the package is StabiliTrak, improving the car's overall stability, especially during adverse conditions. Traction control is standard.
Other standard features include air conditioning, a six-way power driver's seat, OnStar, power door locks and windows, and 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Additional features, such as remote start, heated washer fluid, rain sensing wipers, the first heated windshield washer fluid application in itsclass, a power glass sunroof, ultrasonic rear parking assist, and either a DVD map or on-board navigation, improve convenience as well as safety and security. New for Buick are optional heated/cooled leather seats, XM satellite radio, and a 280-watt Harman Kardon nine-speaker audio system with six-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability - a six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo is standard.
But a car's interior isn't merely about all the electronic trinkets that may or may not be available, but rather the fine detailing and superior execution GM, and especially its Buick division has put into its latest products. I have yet to be disappointed in the automaker's most recent launches, with Allure taking the cake. Lucerne will without doubt continue this trend.
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| An electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a torque converter clutch puts power to the pavement. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
Corvette and a variety of Cadillac model will be available in the Buick lineup. AlLucerne buyers will also appreciate Magnetic Ride Control, the first time the technology pioneered with Chevy'ssso part of the package is StabiliTrak, improving the car's overall stability, especially during adverse conditions. Traction control is standard.
Other standard features include air conditioning, a six-way power driver's seat, OnStar, power door locks and windows, and 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS.
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| Lucerne buyers will appreciate Magnetic Ride Control, the first time the technology pioneered with Chevy's Corvette and a variety of Cadillac models will be available in the Buick lineup. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
But a car's interior isn't merely about all the electronic trinkets that may or may not be available, but rather the fine detailing and superior execution GM, and especially its Buick division has put into its latest products. I have yet to be disappointed in the automaker's most recent launches, with Allure taking the cake. Lucerne will without doubt continue this trend.