Buick Lucerne

Buick Lucerne
Overview
ManufacturerBuick (General Motors)
Production2005-June 15, 2011
Model years2006–2011
AssemblyHamtramck, Michigan, United States (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly)
Designer
  • Joel Piaskowski
  • John Manoogian II
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutTransverse FF layout
PlatformG platform/GMX222
RelatedCadillac DTS
Powertrain
Engine3.8 L 3800 Series III V6
3.9 L High Value V6
4.6 L Northstar V8
Transmission4-speed 4T65-E automatic (V6)
4-speed 4T80-E automatic (V8)
Dimensions
Wheelbase115.6 in (2,936 mm)
Length203.2 in (5,161 mm)
Width73.8 in (1,875 mm)
Height58.0 in (1,473 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorBuick LeSabre
Buick Park Avenue
SuccessorBuick LaCrosse

The Buick Lucerne is a full-size luxury car made by Buick from 2005 to 2011. It replaced the Buick LeSabre and the Park Avenue.

History and Features

The Buick Lucerne was launched in 2005 and replaced the Lesabre and the Park Avenue on Buick's lineup.[1] It was named after Lucerne which is a Swiss city. The car shares its plataform with the Cadillac DTS and was Buick's flagship car. The Lucerne has 3.8 and 3.9 liter V6 engines and 4.6 liter V8 engine with 4-speed automatic transmissions. It received improvements on the design in 2010.

Markets

The Buick Lucerne was mainly sold in The United States during its production.

Discontinuation

The production of The Lucerne ended in 2011[2] and in 2012 it was replaced by the Buick Lacrosse.

References

  1. Frame, Phil (16 January 1995). "GM H CARS MOVE TO G PLATFORM". Automotive News. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  2. "US: GM axes Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne". just-auto.com. 2011-05-26. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2011-06-05.