2007 Buick Lucerne CXL V6 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL V6 is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.8L V6 OHV 12-valve engine which outputs 197 hp @ 5200 rpm and is paired with 4 speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL V6 has cargo capacity of 481 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1800 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL V6 has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Parking distance sensor and. Safety features also include Driver side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a Low tire pressure system It has 17'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 215 N.m of torque and a top speed of 214 km/h. The 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL V6 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.3 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is 13.8 L/100km in the city and 8.8 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 33,805

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If you're interested in an American luxury car with a spacious cabin and a V8, the 2007 Buick Lucerne is worth a look. Less nostalgic buyers will be better served by this segment's more capable competitors.

Introduced last year, the Buick Lucerne replaced both the LeSabre family sedan and the Park Avenue luxury sedan in Buick's full-size lineup. For 2007, the brand's biggest car is essentially unchanged save for some new colors and the availability of a heated steering wheel.

Built at the same General Motors factory that makes the Cadillac DTS, the Lucerne shares the Caddy's 115.6-inch wheelbase (though overall length is 4 inches shorter). The top trim level, the CXS, comes with a 275-horsepower Northstar V8. The other two trims, base CX and leather-lined CXL, have the proven 3.8-liter, 197-horse V6 as standard, with the Northstar available as an option on the CXL. The Lucerne CXS also features GM's Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) suspension. Able to adjust shocks' damping within milliseconds, MRC allows a traditionally Buick-plush ride for normal driving while sportier driving will firm things up to minimize body sway in the corners.

The Lucerne's styling provides a subtle link to Buicks of decades past via the portholes seen in the front fenders. V6 models have three portholes, while V8s have four. And as the company's flagship, the Lucerne is fitted with Buick's "Quiet Tuning" technology that reduces road, engine and wind noise, and indeed it is one of the most serene cars in its class.

Although there are plenty of standard features on the Buick, now-common luxury items like full one-touch windows, a telescoping steering wheel and power-adjustable pedals aren't available. Also missing from the available features are xenon HID headlights and Bluetooth wireless capability.

While the 2007 Buick Lucerne is generally a well-rounded large sedan, many of its peers, such as the Chrysler 300, Hyundai Azera and Toyota Avalon beat it in the areas of features, refinement and performance. Depending on how you equip it, the Lucerne can be less expensive than either the 300C or the Avalon, but it's a tough sell over the Azera, which is not only cheaper but more upscale in feel and stronger in performance.

The 2007 Buick Lucerne is a large sedan available in three trim levels: CX, CXL and CXS. The CX comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, full power accessories, a driver seat, OnStar telematics, a CD player and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. The CXL adds leather upholstery, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, a power passenger seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone automatic climate control and an MP3-capable stereo with an auxiliary audio jack. The CXL trim also allows access to additional optional equipment like heated and cooled seats and heated windshield washer fluid. The top-line CXS comes with driver-seat memory, heated front seats, a 280-watt Harman Kardon audio system, satellite radio, 18-inch alloy wheels, a heated steering wheel and Buick's MRC suspension. Optional on all Lucernes are a CD changer, a moonroof, remote vehicle-starting and rear park assist. Available on the upper trims are heated and cooled seats and a navigation system.

The CX and CXL are powered by a 3.8-liter V6 that provides 197 horsepower and 227 pound-feet of torque. Available on the CXL and standard on the CXS is a 4.6-liter V8 rated at 275 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque. Both engines send their power to the front wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Our test of a V8-equipped CXL yielded a 0-to-60-mph time of 7.7 seconds, respectable yet not as quick as a couple of speedy V6 competitors such as the Avalon and Azera.

Standard across the line are antilock disc brakes, traction control, a tire-pressure monitor, front side-impact airbags and full-length, head-protecting side curtain airbags. Stability control and brake assist are standard on the CXS, optional for V8-equipped CXL models and not available on V6 Lucernes. In NHTSA crash tests, the 2007 Buick Lucerne earned a five-star rating (out of a possible five) for its protection of the driver and front passenger in frontal impacts. A four-star rating was given for side-impact protection of front and rear occupants. In IIHS tests, the Lucerne scored a "Good" rating (the highest of four) in frontal-offset testing and an "Acceptable" (second highest) in that agency's side-impact test.

A plush, serene ride is the top priority for the Buick Lucerne. Handling is mediocre on the softly tuned Lucerne CX and CXL styles, which exhibit considerable body roll during cornering. The high-line CXS model is another animal, as it's fairly nimble through turns thanks to its MRC suspension and larger performance tires. The steering feels wobbly on-center in CX and CXL V6 models, so upgrading to the variable-assist Magnasteer setup available on the CXL V8 and CXS is advised. The brakes are somewhat disappointing. Pedal feel is fine in everyday traffic, but panic stop distances are the longest of any full-size sedan in this price range.

The Lucerne's cabin is handsome and cleanly styled, and boasts simple controls. The leather upholstery is soft, and the grain patterns of the materials used on the dash and doors are well-matched. Unfortunately, there are still a few low-grade plastic pieces thrown into the mix and build quality is inconsistent. Standard seating is typical, with bucket seats and a console, but a split bench seat can be ordered for the CX and CXL, thus increasing passenger capacity to six. Cushioning and legroom are abundant, whether you're seated in the front or back. The trunk holds up to 17 cubic feet of cargo and features a ski pass-through.

We spent quality time on freeways, around town and on challenging two-lanes in both base V6 and top-line V8 CXS Lucernes and found much to like and little to criticize. The standard car allows relatively spirited driving (more aggressive than its buyers will likely attempt) with adequate power, good control and solid braking. Only its ultra-light power steering disappointed us, yet it might please typical buyers.The V8-powered CXS would be our choice for its full complement of features and outstanding ride and handling although its magnetic power steering also struck us as a bit light and devoid of feel. Especially impressive were the unusually low noise levels inside both cabins, thanks to Buick's standard QuietTuning.

Magnetic Ride Control (with StabiliTrak and Brake Assist)Using magnetically charged particles suspended in a synthetic fluid to adjust the fluid's viscosity continually to varying road surfaces and driving conditions, this remarkable feature responds far faster than conventional valve-damping systems to provide the rare combination of exceptional twisty-road handling and silky smooth highway ride. The added bonus of StabiliTrak offers potentially life-saving electronic stability control, and Brake Assist gives full braking power when it senses an emergency braking situation.Remote Vehicle StartGM's remote start lets you start the engine and warm or cool the cabin (while the car stays securely locked) well in advance of departing. Once you've tried it you won't want to live without it.

The Lucerne's 203.2-inch overall length falls midway between the previous Park Avenue and LeSabre. That gives interior room comparable to the Park Avenue's, with an inch more rear legroom than the shorter LeSabre's. This compares well to Chrysler's 300C and Ford's 500, and substantially out-spaces Toyota's Avalon and the much pricier Lexus GS. The highly refined interior fits are tight -- materials and finishes are premium with excellent attention to detail -- and Buick's "QuietTuning" substantially reduces most road, wind and powertrain noise.

Unlike the demure LaCrosse, the Lucerne sets the styling theme for the next generation of Buick passenger cars. With a shapely new interpretation of the marque's signature waterfall grille between jewel-like projector-beam headlamps, its look is athletic, graceful and upscale American with a touch of Lexus. Twin under-the-bumper front air intakes sport a single horizontal chrome rib apiece, which are echoed by a slim bright accent along the decklid's lower edge. The sleek roofline holds a distinctively-shaped rear pillar. The wheels fill their wells for a muscular stance, and the portholes are set at a slight angle to accentuate the body's wedgy profile.

Lucerne's six standard airbags include side-impact thorax and roof-rail air-curtain bags, a dual-stage driver bag and (shared with Cadillac DTS) an industry-first, GM-patented dual-depth front passenger bag. Also standard are power rack-and-pinion steering, power driver's seat, windows, mirrors and door locks with remote keyless entry, six-speaker AM/FM/CD with auxiliary jack, four-spoke tilt steering wheel with speed and audio controls, PASS-key III theft deterrent system, 16-inch alloy wheels and tires with tire pressure monitoring, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS), traction control, Buick's QuietTuning (which includes laminated steel and laminated windshield and side glass) and GM's OnStar convenience and security system.

Mid-range CXLs add automatic climate control, electrochromic inside mirror, heated outside mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, leather-covered seats and steering wheel, power front passenger seat, uplevel audio with MP3 and 17-inch wheels. The top-level CXS boasts the Northstar V8 (optional on CXL), 18-inch wheels and tires, Magnetic Ride Control with Stabilitrak and nine-speaker harman/kardon premium sound with XM Satellite Radio and heated steering wheel. Beyond the trim-level equipment, options include heated/cooled eight-way adjustable power front seats with two-person memory presets, a Driver's Confidence package (including remote start, ultrasonic rear park assist and heated windshield washer fluid), six-passenger seating (with a 40/20/40 split front seat), power moonroof and touch-screen navigation.

GM's reliable workhorse, the 3.8-liter overhead-valve 3800 V6, has been developed and refined through many years to provide a surprisingly pleasing balance of performance and economy. In a rare appearance outside of a Cadillac, the smooth and powerful 275-horsepower dual-overhead-cam Northstar V8 -- an option in the Lucerne CXL and standard in the CXS -- offers substantially stronger performance at a two- to three-mile-per-gallon sacrifice in fuel economy. The standard four-speed automatic could use another ratio or two to better compete with the five- and six-speed automatics found in upper-level imports and some domestics.3.8-liter V6197 horsepower @ 5200 rpm227 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/28 (automatic)4.6-liter V8275 horsepower @ 6000 rpm295 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/25 (automatic)

With GM emphasizing lower "value pricing" instead of higher stickers offset by big incentives, the well-equipped Lucerne CX has a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $ 26,265. The CXL has an MSRP of $ 29,280 for the V6 model and $ 31,290 for the V8. The top-of-the-line CXS has an MSRP of $ 35,295. General Motors hopes initial demand will keep transaction prices near MSRPs, but time will tell whether value pricing will supplant the major incentives that many buyers have come to expect. Click on prices to see what consumers are actually paying and click the Incentives tab for information on promotional offers. In terms of resale value, the Lucerne is projected to fare about as well as its domestic competitors, but do considerably worse than its more expensive import-brand competitors.

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