Understated design and a roomy cabin

Overview Information

The Lucerne is a sleek full size sedan, but has enough chrome to remind you it's a Buick. Engine choices include a SULEV 3.8L V-6 or a DOHC 4.6L V-8. While most competitors have 5 or 6-speed automatics, the Lucerne makes do with 4-speed transmission. The Northstar V-8 in the sporty Lucerne Super is tuned for more power and has a shorter final drive ratio for better acceleration. Stabilitrak stability control is standard on all models. Intended to compete with the Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES350, the Buick offers more room and power than the Avalon, and costs less than the ES350.

What Changed:

A new Lucerne Super model joins the lineup. The Super is powered by a 292hp, 4.6L Northstar V8.

Official Word:

Since 2004, Buick has steadily brought more premium and near-luxury products into its portfolio. The addition of the 2008 Lucerne Super - due in showrooms in early 2008 - underscores that commitment. Buick rekindled the Super name after 50 years to designate its most premium model in the brand's line-up, offering design, luxury content, and enhanced performance characteristics exclusive to the Super badge. Buick also is introducing two new safety-enhancing technologies - Side Blind Zone Alert...Read.