2006 Buick Lucerne Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$25,990 to $34,990

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Not sure what Switzerland has to do with reliable full-size luxury sedans, but the name Lucerne does flow smoothly over the tongue and evokes the same syllabic and phonetic tones of the old Buick LeSabre, the extremely popular luxury sedan that the new Buick Lucerne replaced this year. With a longer wheelbase, and sleeker, more flowing exterior lines, the 2006 Lucerne tries to reinvent Buick in a more youthful light. Four trims are available for the 2006 Lucerne. Base CX comes with the old Buick 3.8-liter, 197-hp V6, but it is well loaded with curise control, OnStar, power seats, ABS brakes, six airbags, and a trip computer. The CXL is available with either the 3.8 V6 or a much more aggressive 4.5-liter, 275-hp V8. This engine is also offered in the sporty CXS trim, and it is the first time (since the '90s) that a V8 is offered in any Buick. The CXS has a stiffer suspension, bigger anti-sway bars, 18-inch tires, and is the first Buick to offer a combination of Magnasteer electric steering and Stabilitrak for premier handling and maneuverability.
The full-size 2006 Lucerne seats five, with plenty of legroom in the back. The trunk was actually made smaller than the previous LeSabre to add more rear legroom. Six can fit with an optional front bench. A rear armrest doubles as a trunk pass-through for oversize objects. Lots of extras, such as remote start, parking assist, and a sunroof add to the overall luxury feel. It's hard to find anything bad to say about the Lucerne. Its inaugural year yields praise from drivers about its quiet ride (thanks to QuietTuning), luxurious interior, European styling, and lots of cabin space. Gas mileage fares well too. Some bemoan that it has less standard features than the old LeSabre. Steering is a bit light and the suspension can feel soft and airy.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Guy R
Apr 25, 2023
This is a good deal, exception, high mileage car. The Buick Lucerne to me follows the same family and luxury sedans that Buick has traditionally made. LeSabre, Electra 225, Park Avenue. I loved them as a kid. I also love the coupes. Century, skylark, Centurion, Riviera, Gran Sport. The quality is wonderful.Apr 25, 2023
by Smoove A
Dec 14, 2022
Great Great this car is a blessing thank you Dec 14, 2022
by NanoMano J
Oct 29, 2022
I think it runs rough smooth. I think it runs smooth just like a Cadillac.Oct 29, 2022

2006 Buick Lucerne Pricing

Original MSRP
$25,990 to $34,990
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 280 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear suspension type: trailing arms · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 280 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Auto on

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear suspension type: trailing arms · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: hands free · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 280 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.7 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: cornering

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: tilt/slide

Safety

Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Stability control: electronic

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear suspension type: trailing arms · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: hands free · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 280 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.7 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Paint: pearl

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Auto on

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear suspension type: trailing arms · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: magnetic

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: hands free · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic

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