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2009 Buick Lucerne Review

February 22, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

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The sleek roofline holds a distinctively-shaped rear pillar
Kelley Blue Book

interior wraps occupants in luxury
Autoblog

fresh and appealingly minimal
Car and Driver

The 2009 Buick Lucerne blends modern yet conservative sheetmetal with a few design cues from Buick’s past, and an understated interior.

“The sleek roofline holds a distinctively-shaped rear pillar,” says Kelley Blue Book. “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.” Cars.com describes the styling cues in more detail: "a waterfall-style grille that uses thin vertical vanes and includes a chrome Buick tri-shield emblem.” They also note “Chrome portholes—machined and set high in each front fender—are reminiscent of those on historic Buicks...models with V-6 power have three portholes on each side, while V-8 sedans get four portholes per side—a differentiating feature that reaches as far back as 1949."

The Super gets a differently shaped grille that doesn’t impress Autoblog; it "comes to a point pretty far down the Lucerne's face. It looks like a beak to us, which takes away from the Lucerne's otherwise classy styling." Car and Driver is unimpressed as well: “Apart from the reinterpreted portholes, the wedgy shape seems familiar and tired, a repeat of a '90s Camry; only the big-eye look in front saves it from being a complete cliché.”

Automobile describes the 2009 Buick Lucerne's interior as having "quiet taste and subtle style." Car and Driver says it’s “fresh and appealingly minimal” and “very luxurious, especially in Super form, which features niceties such as a leather-finished dashboard and a heated wood steering wheel.”

Edmunds says that “the Lucerne's cabin is handsome and cleanly styled, and boasts simple, friendly controls.” Autoblog likes the Super version’s "interior wraps occupants in luxury including a leather-wrapped upper instrument panel with French-seam stitching, unique finish on the instrument panel center stack, leather seats with perforated suede fabric inserts for the outboard seating positions, and suede door trim inserts." The reviewer at the

Conclusion

The 2009 Buick Lucerne is no show-stopper but it will please those who want a luxurious but conservative and understated big sedan.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:The sleek roofline holds a distinctively-shaped rear pillarKelley Blue Bookinterior wraps occupants in luxuryAutoblogfresh and appealingly minimalCar and Driver The 2009 Buick Lucerne blends modern yet conservative sheetmetal with a few design cues from Buick’s past, and an understated interior. “The sleek roofline holds a distinctively-shaped rear pillar,” says Kelley Blue Book. “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.” Cars.com describes the styling cues in more detail: "a waterfall-style grille that uses thin vertical vanes and includes a chrome Buick tri-shield emblem.” They also note “Chrome portholes—machined and set high in each front fender—are reminiscent of those on historic Buicks...models with V-6 power have three portholes on each side, while V-8 sedans get four portholes per side—a differentiating feature that reaches as far back as 1949." The Super gets a differently shaped grille that doesn’t impress Autoblog; it "comes to a point pretty far down the Lucerne's face. It looks like a beak to us, which takes away from the Lucerne's otherwise classy styling." Car and Driver is unimpressed as well: “Apart from the reinterpreted portholes, the wedgy shape seems familiar and tired, a repeat of a '90s Camry; only the big-eye look in front saves it from being a complete cliché.” Automobile describes the 2009 Buick Lucerne's interior as having "quiet taste and subtle style." Car and Driver says it’s “fresh and appealingly minimal” and “very luxurious, especially in Super form, which features niceties such as a leather-finished dashboard and a heated wood steering wheel.” Edmunds says that “the Lucerne's cabin is handsome and cleanly styled, and boasts simple, friendly controls.” Autoblog likes the Super version’s "interior wraps occupants in luxury including a leather-wrapped upper instrument panel with French-seam stitching, unique finish on the instrument panel center stack, leather seats with perforated suede fabric inserts for the outboard seating positions, and suede door trim inserts." The reviewer at the ConclusionThe 2009 Buick Lucerne is no show-stopper but it will please those who want a luxurious but conservative and understated big sedan.  2009 BUICK LUCERNE STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “The sleek roofline holds a distinctively-shaped rear pillar" Autoblog: "interior wraps occupants in luxury Car and Driver: “fresh and appealingly minimal” The 2009 Buick Lucerne blends modern yet conservative ...

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Other Choices:

The Mercury Sable is a sibling to the Ford Taurus, though with a slightly dressed-up interior appearance, and we recommend it be kept on the list as Lincoln Mercury dealerships—like Buick dealerships—boast better customer service. There’s also a lot to like about the Sable, including top safety ratings, a good ride, and surprisingly well-planted handling; all-wheel drive is available on the Sable, and its V-6 engine is matched by a more sophisticated six-speed automatic transmission. Both the Toyota Avalon and Hyundai Azera are strong competitors to the big Buick, too, with sedate but stylish interiors and nice, well-controlled ride quality. but only the the Lucerne offers V-8 power. For those who need to have a V-8, the rear- or all-wheel drive Chrysler 300C might be a possibility. It’s not as spacious inside and has a choppier ride, but won’t instantly identify you as a card-carrying AARP member the way that the Lucerne or most of these other sedans might.

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