2010 Buick Lucerne CX2

The 2010 Buick Lucerne CX2 starts with a 3.9-liter Flex-fuel V6 attached to a four-speed automatic. It rolls on 17-inch alloys with the benefit of a load-leveling suspension, traction control, Stabilitrack, and a compact spare. There are many upgrades to the HVAC system with the CX2 trim, with rear ducts added for the automatic climate control system, which also includes separate controls for the driver and passenger. The halogen headlamps have integrated daytime running lights, are automatic, and are cornering units. In fact, the CX2 has several automatic features, including the heated power driver’s mirror and the rearview. Power features continue with doors and windows, as well as remote keyless entry and ignition and a garage door opener. A center console, tachometer, illuminated visor mirrors, and floormats are also standard. The cloth front bucket seats come with 6-way power for the driver to help adjust position, along with a tilt, leather-wrapped steering wheel that integrates controls for the cruise and the AM/FM/CD/MP3 player that comes with satellite radio, a digital media connection, and Bluetooth. Variable-intermittent front wipers and a rear defogger are included.

Safety features are also upgraded at this level, and along with those already mentioned, buyers also get dual front, front-side, and curtain-side airbags, one year of OnStar, antilock four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist, a tire pressure monitor, a theft-deterrent system with alarm, and a rear obstacle detection system.

By Michael Perkins