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2011 Buick Lucerne
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Review and specifications

2011 Buick Lucerne

The Lucerne is a large, front-wheel-drive four-door sedan that replaced the LeSabre and the Park Avenue. The standard powerplant is a rough-sounding 3.8-liter V6; a potent 4.6-liter, 275-hp V8 powers the CXS. The four-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly enough. The Lucerne has a quiet and comfortable ride, especially at low speeds. Handling is not agile and the steering lacks feedback. A tendency to fishtail easily at its limits reduces confidence. Stability control was available only on the CXS V8, and helped counteract that tendency. Braking is unimpressive. The roomy backseat is better than the one in the LaCrosse. The last year for the Lucerne was 2011.

Market value
$6,538
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
6
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Model year 2011
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Large cars
Generation began
2006

Pricing

Current retail median
$6,538
Retail value range
$6,100 - $6,825
Original MSRP range
$29,730 - $44,460
Trade-in range
$2,965 - $3,685

Ratings

Road test score
73/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
67%

Fuel economy

EPA city
17 MPG
EPA highway
25 MPG
EPA combined
20 MPG
Tested city
11 MPG
Tested highway
26 MPG
Tested overall
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,305
Cruising range
315 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.1 sec
0-60 mph
7.5 sec
60-0 mph braking
143 ft
Avoidance speed
53 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
203 in
Width
74 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
116 in
Weight
4,095 lb
Maximum load
925 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
6 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
2.5 in
Rear leg room
31.5 in
Luggage
4+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
4/5
Driving
4/5
Styling
4/5
Value
3/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
3/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Buick

Buick’s line of two- and three-row SUVs are worth considering for shoppers looking for a nicer interior than in a Chevrolet or Ford without the luxury prices of a Cadillac, Lincoln, Lexus, or Acura. Options within Buick’s lineup start with the Envista, which is unusually sized between a large sedan and a subcompact SUV. The largest options include the three-row Enclave. Some of Buick’s models have earned Consumer Reports recommendations for having intuitive infotainment systems and quiet, pleasant interiors. Among U.S. car companies, Buick also ranks high in our new car reliability ratings. Some recent models also made our lists of recommended used cars.

Vehicle ID: 5770 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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