The Lucerne, a full-sized sedan, became part of the vehicle line-up of General Motors' Buick brand when it replaced the LeSabre for the 2006 model year. The 2008 Buick Lucerne was the third model-year of production. There were four trim levels available: the CX, CXL, CXS and the Super--which coincidentally was introduced for 2008.
Engine, Transmission and Fuel Economy
The 2008 Buick Lucerne Super had a 4.6-liter, 292-horsepower V-8 engine with 288 foot-pounds of torque. The transmission was a four-speed automatic overdrive, and it had a gas tank capacity of 18 1/2 gallons. The 2008 Lucerne Super fuel economy was rated at 15 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 22 mpg for highway driving.
Safety Features
Standard safety features of the 2008 Buick Lucerne Super included power/child-safety door locks, vehicle anti-theft and stability-control systems, anti-lock braking, electronic brake assistance, trunk anti-trap device, keyless entry, remote ignition, traction control, and driver and passenger front side and side head-curtain airbags. The 2008 Lucerne Super also had load leveling, which is an automatic suspension system that adjusts front and rear ride heights to make up for changes in the vehicle's axle load.
Interior Features
Interior features of the 2008 Buick Lucerne Super included power windows, air conditioning, heated leather steering wheel with mounted controls, cruise control, wood trim, tire-inflation and pressure-monitoring system, trip computer, leather upholstery, power-adjustable driver and passenger seats and stereo with AM/FM/CD player. Options included navigation systems, sunroofs and 6-CD changers in place of the single-CD players.
Exterior Features
The 2008 Buick Lucerne Super had 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic daytime running lights, fog lights, heated power side mirrors and rain-sensing interval wipers. Available colors included Dark Mocha Metallic, Goldmist Metallic, Sharkskin and White Diamond.
Price
The Super is the most expensive of the 2008 Buick Lucerne's trims. The original manufacturer's suggested retail price was $38,980. As of 2010, a 2008 Lucerne Super's value is in the $27,000 to $29,000 range, according to Kelley Blue Book.
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