The Buick Lucerne is one of Buick’s newest models. The Base Lucerne has Buick’s polished pushrod 3.8-liter V6 engine, which produces 197 horsepower and acceptable acceleration.


2011 buick lucerne
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The Magnetic Variable Assist steering in the CXS and CXL V8 is precise, with the right amount of firmness. Anti-lock brakes and traction control are standard on all Lucernes. The Buick Lucerne CXS also has standard Magnetic Ride Control, a StabiliTrak anti-skid system and Brake Assist, optional for the CXL V8. Estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg in the city and 28 on highways with the V6 and 17 and 25 with the V8.
The Lucerne’s interior is spacious, and features a comfortable ergonomic layout. The Lucerne seats five and with an optional front bench seat can seat six. Seats are comfortable for many but some might find them too flat. All Lucerne trim levels have a good amount of comfort, convenience and safety equipment, including six airbags.
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The Lucerne has Buick’s traditional grille and a smooth modern look. Fit and finish of Lucerne body panels and trim pieces in the interior is good. Wide doors with large, elegant chromed handles allow easy entry to the church-quiet interior, which has understated elegance and limousine-style room in the rear. Buick Lucerne seats are comfortable and especially supportive when taking curves in the CXS.
The big trunk has a low liftover, but its lid uses old-style manual hinges instead of hydraulic struts. The hood raises easily on such a strut, and the trunk lid will be opened much more than the hood.
2011 Buick Lucerne Features
CX
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
– Front and Rear Color-Keyed Bumpers
– Front Air Dam
– Metallic Paint (If Selected)
– Chrome Grille
Seats
– Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total
– Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
– Cloth Seats
– Rear Bench Seat With Fold Down Center Armrest
– Rear Seat Pass Through
– Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total
Instrumentation
– Tachometer
– Tire Pressure Monitor
– Voice Activated Controls For Phone
– Compass
– Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Cruise Control and Wireless Enabled Devices
– Trip Computer With Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
– Digital Clock
– Cruise Control
– Service Interval Indicator For Oil Quality
Storage
– Rear Armrest Storage
– Illuminated Glovebox
– Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
– Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
– Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
– 2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total
– Coinholder
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
– Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk
– Leather Steering Wheel
– Rear Carpeted Floor Mats
– Front Carpeted Floor Mats
Exterior Lighting
– Front Halogen Foglights
– Daytime Running Lights
– Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off and Dusk Sensor
– Halogen Headlights
– Cornering Lights
Safety
– Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
– Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
– Front and Rear Pretensioners
– Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
– OnStar(R) Telematics System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan. Includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist and Roadside Assistance
– Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
– Side Guard Door Beams
– Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight
– Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
– Trunk Anti-Trap Device
– Front Side Airbags
– Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
– Passenger Airbag With Dual Threshold Deployment
– L A T C H
– Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal
– Crumple Zones
Braking & Traction
– All-Speed Traction Control
– Brake Assist
– 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
– StabiliTrak(R) Vehicle Stability Control System Measures Steering Wheel Angle/Direction, Yaw Rate and Lateral Acceleration
– Front Power 303-mm X 30-mm Vented Disc and Rear Power 292-mm X 12-mm Solid Disc Brakes
Steering
– Tilt Steering Column
– Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Engines & Emissions
– Extended Service Interval For Platinum Tipped Spark Plugs, Distributorless Ignition and Transmission Fluid
– Flexible Fuel 3.9-Liter, V6, VVT 12-Valve, OHV, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 227@5700, Torque Of 237@3200, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads; Runs On Ethanol/Gas Mixture With Up To 85 Percent Ethanol (Primary Fuel Economy With 100% Gasoline Is 17-City, 27-Highway and 21-Combined; Secondary Fuel Economy With 85% Ethanol Is 13-City, 20-Highway and 15-Combined)
– Roadside Assistance Warranty For 100000-Miles, 60-Months
Suspension
– Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers and Ride and Handling Ride Type
– Automatic Load Leveling
– Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs, Shock Absorbers and Ride and Handling Ride Type
– 29-mm Front Stabilizer Bar
– 18-mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
– Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
– Power Remote Trunk Release
Anti-Theft & Locks
– Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
– Vehicle Anti-Theft Via PASS-Key III Engine Immobilizer
– Programmable Power Door Locks
– OnStar(R) Stolen Vehicle Assistance With Vehicle Slowdown
– OnStar(R) Remote Ignition Block
– Theftlock(R) Radio Anti-Theft
– Vehicle Anti-Lockout
– Valet Lockout
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
– Manual Air Conditioning
– Interior Air Filter
Electrical
– Audio Pre-Wiring
– Battery Saver
– Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
– Battery
– Remote Ignition Pre-Wiring
– Front Power Outlet
– Delayed Power Retention Operates Audio and Power Windows For 10-Minutes
Interior Lighting
– Engine Compartment Light
– Front and Rear Map Lights
– Illuminated Entry Footwell Lights
– Trunk Light
– Delayed Courtesy Lights
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
– AM/FM Radio With Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 3 Months Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands)
– Radio Data System
– Pre-Programmable Equalizer
– OnStar(R) Telematics System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan. Includes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Hands-Free Calling, Vehicle Diagnostics and Low Mileage Discount
– USB Port
– OnStar(R) Hands-Free Calling With Telephone
– In-Glass Radio Antenna
– Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
– Telephone Antenna
– Vehicle Location System
Transmission
– 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
– Adaptive Automatic Transmission
2011 Buick Lucerne Specifications
CX
Engine
Standard Engine 3.9L V6
Standard Transmission 4 Speed Automatic
Cylinders 6
Horsepower @RPM 227@5700
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 17 / 27
Combined Fuel Economy 20
EPA Class Large
Number of Valves 12
Torque @RPM N/A
Fuel Type System Flexible Fuel Vehicle / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No) No
Overdrive Transmission Yes
Battery Output N/A
Compression 9.8:1
Displacement 3900 / 238
Bore X Stroke 3.90×3.31
Cruising Range 360 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
Power to Weight Ratio 16.7
Final Drive Ratio No
Valves Configuration Overhead Valve
Supercharged No
Electric HorsePower RPM N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound N/A (foot-lbs)
Electric Torque RPM N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP N/A
Interior Dimensions
Seating (Standard) 5
Seating (Optional) 6
Tow Capacity (Standard) 1000
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 1000
Headroom (Front) 39.5
Headroom (Row 2) 37.7
Hiproom (Front) 56.1
Hiproom (Row 2) 57.0
Legroom (Front) 42.5
Legroom (Row 2) 41.4
Shoulder Room (Front) 58.0
Shoulder Room (Row 2) 57.0
Seating (Maximum) 6
Headroom (Row 3) N/A
Hiproom (Row 3) N/A
Legroom (Row 3) N/A
Shoulder Room (Row 3) N/A
Brakes, Steering, Suspension and Tires
Brakes (Front) Disc
Brakes (Rear) Disc
Driveline Front Wheel Drive
Driveline (Opt) N/A
Steering Rack & Pinion
Steering Diameter Left 42.2
Steering Diameter Right 42.2
Suspension (Front) Independent
Suspension (Rear) Independent
Tire Type Passenger
Tire Width 235 mm
Tire Aspect Ratio 55
Tire Construction Radial
Tire wheel Diameter 17 in.
Capacity and Volume
Cargo Volume (EPA) 17 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (MFR) 17 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity 18.0
Passenger Volume (EPA) 104
Passenger Volume (MFR) 108.0 cu. ft.
Box/Cargo Height N/A
Box/Cargo Length N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wheel) N/A
Box/Cargo Width (Wall) N/A
GVWR Standard N/A
GVWR Maximum N/A
Payload Standard N/A
Payload Maximum N/A
Exterior Dimensions and Weight
Curb Weight MT N/A
Curb Weight AT 3735
Ground Clearance N/A
Height 58.0
Length 203.2
Top Type (Standard) Hard Fixed
Top Type (Optional) N/A
Track (Front) 63.0
Track (Rear) 62.5
Weight Distribution AT (Front) N/A
Weight Distribution AT (Rear) N/A
Weight Distribution MT (Front) N/A
Weight Distribution MT (Rear) N/A
Wheelbase 115.6
Width 73.8
Doors (Standard) 4
Doors (Maximum) 4
Crash Test Ratings, Sales and Origin
Crash Test Rating N/A / N/A
Sales Volume N/A
Where Built U.S.A.