2010 Buick Lucerne CXL3

A 3.9-liter Flex-fuel V6 powers the 2010 Buick Lucerne CXL3, with delivery to the 17-inch chrome wheels being handled by a four-speed automatic transmission. Perforated suede covers the front bucket seats, which are also heated. They both get 8-way power and lumbar adjustment as well. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, with separate HVAC ducts channeled to the rear. A leather-wrapped wood steering wheel tilts for extra adjustment, and it houses controls for the cruise as well as the AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, which comes with satellite radio, a digital media connection, and Bluetooth. Power windows, locks, and heated power mirrors with integrated turn signals are all standard, along with remote keyless entry and ignition and a garage door opener. A memory system is included and governs both the driver’s seat and mirrors. A center console, tachometer, illuminated visor mirrors, floormats, and variable-intermittent rain-sensing wipers and a rear defogger come standard, as well as a load-leveling suspension.

Safety features include dual front, front-side, and curtain-side airbags, foglights, antilock four-wheel disc brakes, a tire pressure monitor, a theft-deterrent system with alarm, traction control, Stabilitrack, a rear-obstacle detection system, blind-spot alert, lane-departure warning, and one year of OnStar. Halogen front headlamps are automatic and cornering and have integrated daytime running lights.

By Michael Perkins