Buick Lucerne
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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
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| Production | 2006–present |
| Assembly | Hamtramck, Michigan, United States |
| Predecessor | Buick Park Avenue Buick LeSabre Oldsmobile Aurora |
| Class | Full-size |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | H-body |
| Engine(s) | 3.8 L 3800 Series III V6 3.9 L High Value V6 4.6 L Northstar V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic (V6) 4-speed 4T80-E automatic (V8) |
| Wheelbase | 115.6 in (2936 mm) |
| Length | 203.2 in (5161 mm) |
| Width | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
| Height | 58.0 in (1473 mm) |
The Buick Lucerne is a full-size car sold by the Buick division of General Motors that replaced the Park Avenue, LeSabre and the Oldsmobile Aurora in 2006. Although the rear-wheel drive GM Zeta platform was considered, the production Lucerne introduced at the Chicago Auto Show on February 9, 2005 rides on the revised H-body platform of the late Pontiac Bonneville. Initial sales of the Lucerne have been strong, with the car claiming 24% of the full-size sedan market in the United States.
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[edit] First generation
[edit] 2006–2009
Like the similar 2005 Pontiac Bonneville, the Lucerne uses the standard Buick 3800 V6, with a Cadillac Northstar V8 available as an option. So-equipped, the Lucerne became the first V8-powered Buick since the demise of the Roadmaster in 1996. The Lucerne is also available with the Corvette's Magnetic Ride Control, an active suspension technology.
The Lucerne's base price is lower than that of the LeSabre, its predecessor, though the V8 option causes the price to reach price levels of the Park Avenue.
In keeping with Buick tradition, the Lucerne features "Ventiports" on the front fenders corresponding to the number of cylinders in the engine — three on each side for the V6 or four on each side for the V8 Northstar.
The Buick Lucerne is built at GM's Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly Plant alongside the Cadillac DTS. The plant has won Initial Quality Awards from J.D. Power and Associates for the past three years. GM leads all other automakers in Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index (TQI) [1]
For 2008 the Lucerne gets some mid-life updates like a lane departure warning system, and revised exterior colors. Lucerne sales have remained brisk through much of 2007. Two new trim levels have been added: CXL Special Edition (with more standard features than regular CXL) and Super.
For 2009 the Lucerne gets some small upgrades, including a new engine, and Bluetooth phone connectivity, and XM NavTraffic. Buick has also announced that it will be available as a flex-fuel vehicle at no additional cost.[2]
[edit] The Lucerne Super
Introduced at the 2007 New York Auto Show, the Lucerne Super is a more powerful, upscale trim of the original Lucerne. With an enhanced 4.6 Liter Northstar V-8 engine, the Lucerne Super adds 17 hp (13 kW) to the CXS model's V8. Updated styling to the front end and the addition of a spoiler to the rear aims to create a bolder and sportier look. Production of the Lucerne Super began in 2008.
[edit] Engines
| Years | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque |
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| 2006–2008[3] | 3.8 L 3800 L26 V6 | 231 cu in (3791 cc) | 197 hp (147 kW) @ 5200 rpm | 233 lb·ft (316 N·m) @ 3800 rpm |
| 2006–2008[3] | 4.6 L Northstar LD8 V8 | 279 cu in (4565 cc) | 275 hp (205 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 295 lb·ft (400 N·m) @ 4400 rpm |
| 2008–Present[3] | 4.6 L Northstar L37 V8 | 279 cu in (4565 cc) | 292 hp (218 kW) @ 6300 rpm | 288 lb·ft (390 N·m) @ 4500 rpm |
| 2009[4] | 3.9L GM 3900 V6 | 237 cu in (3880 cc) | 227 hp (169 kW) @ 5700 rpm | 237 lb·ft (321 N·m) @ 3200 rpm |
[edit] Model details
For 2008:
- CX
- Base Price (USD): $27,520
- CXL
- Base Price (USD): $30,165
- CXL Special Edition
- Base Price (USD): $32,150
- Super
- Base Price (USD): $39,295
[edit] Safety
The Buick Lucerne earns a Good overall score in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety front impact test,[5] and an Acceptable score in the side impact test.[6]
[edit] Yearly American sales
| Calendar Year | Total American sales |
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| 2004[7] | n/a |
| 2005 | 8,821 |
| 2006[8] | 96,515 |
| 2007 | 82,923 |
| 2008[9] | 54,930 |
[edit] References
- ^ Strategic Vision (2006). Total Quality Index MSN Autos
- ^ AutoblogGreen (2008) [1]
- ^ a b c 2008 specs
- ^ 2009 specs
- ^ "IIHS-HLDI: Buick Lucerne". Iihs.org. 2008-11-25. http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=639. Retrieved on 2009-05-02.
- ^ "IIHS-HLDI: Buick Lucerne". Iihs.org. 2008-11-25. http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=670. Retrieved on 2009-05-02.
- ^ "GM Media Online". Media.gm.com. 2006-01-04. http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=21738. Retrieved on 2009-05-09.
- ^ "GM Media Online". Media.gm.com. 2007-01-03. http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=6&docid=31596. Retrieved on 2009-05-09.
- ^ "GM Media Online". Media.gm.com. 2009-01-05. http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=51161. Retrieved on 2009-05-09.
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