2010 Buick Lucerne CXL1

A 3.9-liter Flex-fuel engine powers the 2010 Buick Lucerne CXL1, attached to a four-speed automatic transmission. Drivers enjoy the luxury of leather upholstery, and the front buckets are heated with 8-way power. The driver’s seat additionally gets lumbar adjustment and a memory system for both the seat and the power heated mirrors with integrated turn signals. Leather is also found on the tilt steering wheel, which houses controls for both the cruise control and the AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, which comes with satellite radio, a digital media connection, and Bluetooth. A dual-zone automatic climate control system waits for front passengers, with separate ducts for rear occupants. Heated power mirrors, power windows, and power door locks are all included, as well as remote keyless entry and ignition and a garage door opener. A center console provides some storage, and a tachometer, illuminated visor mirrors, and floormats are also included, along with variable-intermittent rain-sensing front wipers and a rear defogger. 17-inch alloys come with a compact spare and roll with the benefit of a load-leveling suspension.

Safety features include dual front, front-side, and curtain-side airbags, antilock four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist, a tire pressure monitor, a theft-deterrent system, traction control, Stabilitrack, a rear-obstacle detection system, and one year of OnStar. The halogen front headlamps are automatic and cornering and have integrated daytime running lights.

By Michael Perkins