Buick Lucerne
2008–2011 model years · Generation introduced 2006
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- Available years
- 2008–2011
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $4,500–$6,800
The overview
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.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 ↗ CXL Premium sedan 4.6-liter V8 (292 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $6,800 | Not rated | 4/5 | 20 MPG |
| 2010 ↗ sedan FWD 4.6-liter V8 (292 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $6,075 | 3/5 | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2009 ↗ sedan 4.6-liter V8 (292 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $5,300 | 2/5 | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2008 ↗ CXS sedan 4.6-liter V8 (275 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $4,500 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 20 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2011 model
CXL Premium sedan 4.6-liter V8 (292 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2011 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Large cars
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,800
- Retail value range
- $6,150 - $6,950
- Original MSRP range
- $29,730 - $44,460
- Trade-in range
- $3,065 - $3,860
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
- $2,835
- 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
Vehicle ID: 5770 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2010 model
sedan FWD 4.6-liter V8 (292 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
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Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Large cars
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,075
- Retail value range
- $5,400 - $6,225
- Original MSRP range
- $29,230 - $42,515
- Trade-in range
- $2,365 - $3,180
Ratings
- Road test score
- 73/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
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
- $2,835
- 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
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 8313 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2009 model
sedan 4.6-liter V8 (292 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Large cars
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $5,300
- Retail value range
- $4,625 - $5,450
- Original MSRP range
- $29,265 - $40,205
- Trade-in range
- $1,680 - $2,420
Ratings
- Road test score
- 73/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
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
- $2,835
- 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
Vehicle ID: 8012 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2008 model
CXS sedan 4.6-liter V8 (275 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2008 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Large cars
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,500
- Retail value range
- $3,700 - $4,650
- Original MSRP range
- $27,275 - $38,980
- Trade-in range
- $1,145 - $1,770
Ratings
- Road test score
- 73/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 53%
- Reliability
- 2/5
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
- $2,835
- 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
- 3/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 1/5
Vehicle ID: 7195 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
