What is the Buick Lucerne?
The Lucerne is a full-size Buick sedan that replaced the LeSabre and Park Avenue in the brand’s North American lineup. Its roomy four-door layout made it suited to family trips and long-distance driving. The model ran from 2006 to 2011 and had one generation.
Generation, engines and power
The first generation, code GMX222, covered 2006–2011. Its engine range ran from 3.8 to 4.6 litres and included petrol and E85 flex-fuel versions. Options included the 3.8-litre Buick 3800 V6, a 3.9-litre V6 and a 4.6-litre Northstar V8.
How economical is the Buick Lucerne?
The EPA combined rating reaches 21 MPG, and the listed US consumption figure is 11.2 L/100 km. In Canada, the listed NRCan 5-cycle figure is 11.3 L/100 km. These results use different national test procedures; European figures use WLTP or NEDC, so the numbers are not directly comparable.
Where was the Lucerne sold?
The Lucerne appears in US EPA and Canadian NRCan figures for 2006–2011. It held a leading place among Buick’s sedans during its run.
Questions and answers
What body style is the Buick Lucerne?
It is a full-size, four-door sedan that replaced the LeSabre and Park Avenue in Buick’s North American lineup.
What engines did the Lucerne offer?
The range included 3.8- to 4.6-litre petrol and E85 flex-fuel versions, including V6 and Northstar V8 options.
What is the Lucerne’s EPA fuel economy?
The EPA combined rating reaches 21 MPG; the listed US consumption figure is 11.2 L/100 km.
Was the Lucerne sold in Canada?
Yes. Canadian NRCan figures cover 2006–2011 and list a 5-cycle consumption figure of 11.3 L/100 km.