New 2008 Buick Lucerne - Price, Photos, Reviews & Features

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The entry-level luxury sedan class is a tough one. Buyers expect loads of refinement, amenities, and power – all at an affordable price. The 2008 Buick Lucerne accomplishes this balance with finesse and a slew of innovative features.

The Lucerne is available in three trim levels – the balanced CX, the more loaded CXL, and the top-of-the-line CXS. CX and CXL models share a 3.8 liter V6 engine with 197 horsepower, which supplies ample acceleration. The CXS features a more powerful 4.6 liter V8 engine, with 275 horsepower for easier passing and merging on the freeway. Both engines are mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission that shifts smoothly. Magnetic Ride Control is available on the CXS, which improves handling and road feel.

Interior options are plentiful. Dual-zone climate control allows individual settings for driver and front passenger, while available power front seats can be ordered with leather and heating functionality. An available power tilt-sliding sunroof lets in the cool breezes. For the true audiophile, a harman/kardon 280-watt, 9-speaker audio system with 6-disc CD player and MP3 capability is available in combination with XM Satellite Radio and an auxiliary input jack to accommodate personal MP3 players.

Two new safety options are available. The optional radar-based Side Blind Zone Alert helps keep you safe by alerting you to vehicles you can't see using alternating beams of radar to sweep adjacent lanes of traffic. Cars entering those zones will trigger an alert in the corresponding outside rearview mirror. A camera-based Lane-Departure Warning keeps you on track if you drift into another lane, triggering both an audio and visual warning from the instrument panel. Standard dual front airbags, side impact airbags, and rear outboard head curtain airbags are standard on all trim levels. Standard 4-wheel antilock brakes with dynamic rear proportioning stop the vehicle with authority and balance. StabiliTrak monitors directional status to provide help if the vehicle is off track. Rear Parking Assist uses ultrasonic waves and a rearview LED display to provide a view of what’s behind the car.

Buick has turned a significant corner with its new vehicle lineup, and the 2008 Buick Lucerne is a beautiful, understated design with refinement, power, and amenities to rival the foreign competition.