2010 Buick Lucerne CXL5

Adding blind-spot alert and a lane-departure warning system to the CXL4 trim level, the 2010 Buick Lucerne CXL5 is the top-tier Lucerne trim still available with the 3.9-liter Flex-fuel V6. Still coming equipped with an antiquarian four-speed automatic, the CXL5 sits on 17-inch chrome wheels connected to a load-leveling suspension. At this trim level, drivers get to listen to a Harman/Kardon AM/FM/6-CD/MP3 audio system with satellite radio, a digital media connection, and Bluetooth. This can be operated, along with the cruise control, via the wood-and-leather tilt steering wheel.

Perforated suede front bucket seats are heated and cooled and come with 8-way power and lumbar adjustability. A memory system manages both the driver’s seat and the heated power mirrors, which come with integrated turn signals. Further power features include windows, doors, remote keyless entry and ignition, and a garage door opener. Dual-zone automatic climate control keeps the temperature regulated for both driver and passenger and includes rear ducts. Cornering front halogens are automatic and come with daytime running lights. The variable-intermittent wipers are rain sensing and are matched by a rear defogger. Further standard features include a center console, tachometer, illuminated visor mirrors, and front and rear carpeted floormats.

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, and one year of OnStar.

By Michael Perkins