2010 Buick Lucerne CX1

The 2010 Buick Lucerne CX1 comes with an interesting mix of old and new technology, considering the power delivered by its 3.9-liter Flex-fuel V6 is filtered through a four-speed automatic transmission. Owners get one year of OnStar included, as well as air conditioning, automatic headlights, cruise control, a center console, a tachometer, and a load-leveling suspension. The halogen front cornering headlamps are automatic, as is the heated driver’s rearview mirror. Cloth upholstery comes with the front bucket seats, and the driver’s side gets 6-way power. The AM/FM/CD/MP3 player also gets satellite radio, a digital media connection, and Bluetooth, all with controls on the leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel. Power windows, mirrors, and door locks are joined by remote-keyless entry, as well as an automatically dimming rearview mirror, illuminated visor mirrors, and floormats to round out the convenience features. The Lucerne CX1 rolls on 17-inch alloys and benefits from variable-intermittent front wipers and a rear defogger.

Safety features include traction control, automatic headlights, dual front, front-side, and curtain-side airbags, antilock four-wheel disc brakes, a tire pressure monitor, daytime running lights, and a theft-deterrent system.

By Michael Perkins