2010 Buick Lucerne CXL4

The 2010 Buick Lucerne CXL4’s main upgrade is to the AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system. In the CXL4 this becomes a Harman/Kardon unit, with a 6-CD changer, satellite radio, a digital media connection, and Bluetooth. The vehicle rolls on a load-leveling suspension with 17-inch chrome wheels and is powered by a 3.9-liter Flex-fuel V6. A four-speed automatic is still the standard transmission. The heated and cooled front bucket seats are upholstered in perforated suede and come with 8-way power and lumbar adjustability. If that’s not enough to regulate temperature, dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, with separate HVAC ducts channeled to the rear, and the tilting leather-and-wood steering wheel is heated as well. The steering wheel also has controls for the cruise and stereo. Heated power mirrors with integrated turn signals are standard, as are power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, remote ignition, and a garage door opener. A memory system governs the driver’s seat and sideview mirrors.

The variable-intermittent rain-sensing wipers are joined by a rear defogger, and the halogen front headlamps are automatic and cornering and have integrated daytime running lights. A center console, tachometer, illuminated visor mirrors, and floormats are all standard.

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