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2006 Buick Lucerne First Drive
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TO THE POINT What’s New? The 2006 Buick Lucerne is an all-new vehicle positioned to replace the Buick LeSabre and Buick Park Avenue.
Selling Points: Attractive styling, comfortable interior, V8 power
Deal Breakers: No available navigation system, build quality better but not best
Our Advice: Consider the Lucerne CXS for its V8 and magnetic ride control. Otherwise, look to the competition.

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Click to enlarge. 2006 Buick Lucerne Specifications Competitors include the Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Five Hundred, Honda Accord, Hyundai Azera, Kia Amanti, Lexus ES 330, Lincoln Zephyr, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercury Grand Marquis, Mercury Montego, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac Grand Prix, Saab 9-5, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, Volkswagen Passat, and the Volvo S60

Test Vehicle: 2006 Buick Lucerne CXS
Base Price of Test Vehicle: $35,990 (includes a $725 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 4.6-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 275 at 6,000 rpm (V8)
Engine Torque: 295 at 4,400 rpm (V8)
Transmission: Four-speed automatic
Curb Weight, lbs.: 4,013
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 17/25 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 17.2 mpg
Length: 203.2 inches
Width: 73.8 inches
Wheelbase: 115.6 inches
Height: 58.0 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 42.5/41.4 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 39.5/37.7 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 6
Max. Cargo Volume: 17 cu. ft.
Competitors: Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Five Hundred, Honda Accord, Hyundai Azera, Kia Amanti, Lexus ES 330, Lincoln Zephyr, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercury Grand Marquis, Mercury Montego, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac Grand Prix, Saab 9-5, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, Volkswagen Passat, and the Volvo S60

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Thom Blackett joined Autobytel in 2000 as a Research Analyst with the company's data division, Automotive Information Center (AIC). After four years of pouring through press kits searching for minute details, Thom jumped to Autobytel's editorial team. Born and raised in the state of Maine (no, it's not part of Canada and yes, the proper pronunciation of lobster is "lobstah"), Thom has always been a car nut, using his grandmother's potholders as steering wheels to "drive" around the house as a youngster. His biggest sorrow is never getting to know his grandfather's 1959 Caddy, or the '62 Impala Convertible and '69 Chevy Malibu that his parents once owned. As Autobytel's Road Test Editor, Thom strives to write articles that serve to inform as well as entertain. A proud member of the Motor Press Guild, Thom holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine. Comments may be emailed to thomb@autobytel.com.
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