Buick Lucerne News: Official Photos

12-16-2004, 02:14 PM

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Are these pictures worth enough to some General Motors engineers to have the local police department intervene? You bet they are! Twenty-four hours after these photographs were taken, our brave and dedicated photographer was pulled over by the local cops, at which time the officer turned around and gave a "thumbs up" to the worried engineers across the street. Apparently they had concerns that we were stalking them!

But truth be told, it was obvious that we were after this first glimpse of the new Buick Lucerne. Codenamed GMX222, the LeSabre replacement will restyled and re-engineered, and likely to reach dealerships in late 2005 as a 2006 model. The front-wheel-drive sedan will move up a notch with Buick amenities to fill the gap to be left by the Park Avenue. LeSabre sales may even continue for a short a while after the Lucerne is launched, adding an even more upscale lure to the eventual replacement.

The Lucerne will be offered with a V-6, or with an optional and quicker 5.3-liter V-8 re-engineered by GM for front-drive use. A six-speed automatic is also expected to be available.

One thing the camouflage may conceal is traditional portholes in the front fenders - three for the V-6 and four for the V-8.

the first 2 are from TCC and the third is from Cheersandgears.com

Ant · 12-16-2004, 02:18 PM

wonderfull, another FWD v8

sicc · 12-16-2004, 02:22 PM

" A six-speed automatic is also expected to be available. "

Riiight... anybody else see that happening?

And isn't Lucerne a brand of milk?

12-16-2004, 02:27 PM

actually there is a 6AT in the works. it is meant to hold the torque of both engines from what i have read.

Mike3800 · 12-16-2004, 03:51 PM

The NAME... what idiot came up with "Lucerne." What's next... the Chevrolet "Parkay" or the Ponitac "Kraft"?

Is Toyota or some other car company paying money under the table to the marketing people at GM?

Vintalage · 12-16-2004, 04:02 PM

The interior... meh. Not bad, but not striking either. That door panel is plain.

badassgrandam99 · 12-16-2004, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike3800

The NAME... what idiot came up with "Lucerne." What's next... the Chevrolet "Parkay" or the Ponitac "Kraft"?

Is Toyota or some other car company paying money under the table to the marketing people at GM?

Who knows??

... but Buick used it on a concept cars a few years back...

SpyhunteR · 12-16-2004, 07:11 PM

if it's not V8 it wont' be rwd... mwhahahhaha....

oh wait those lil roadsters I keep on hearing about but never seeing **** of.

onesexyga · 12-16-2004, 07:23 PM

Allright. well considering who Buick sells to i have to get into the mindset of my grandmother to review this car. The door handle is hard to find. The shifter is hard to use. The gauges are hard to read. its got too much power. it rides rough (cause you know they try some sport/luxury suspension gimmick).

jake3217 · 12-16-2004, 07:25 PM

^^
Buick is catering to a different demograph these days, as evidenced by the Rendezvous, Terraza, and the Lacrosse.

elim · 12-16-2004, 07:30 PM

looks like the only buick i'll ever have a desire to own is the Grand National, still.

Sleepwalkr · 12-16-2004, 08:58 PM

Gee..... another shocker. Granted, Lucerne does seem like kind of a silly name, given the dairy product reference........ But seeing how you can't really see the car that much, if this thread had been titled "Lexus Lucerne".... or "Honda Lucerne".......... the repsonses would have been more like, "Well, the name is kind of odd, but man that looks like it'll be nice", and "Wow, that interior looks pretty smooth and well-built."

Vintalage · 12-16-2004, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleepwalkr

Gee..... another shocker. Granted, Lucerne does seem like kind of a silly name, given the dairy product reference........ But seeing how you can't really see the car that much, if this thread had been titled "Lexus Lucerne".... or "Honda Lucerne".......... the repsonses would have been more like, "Well, the name is kind of odd, but man that looks like it'll be nice", and "Wow, that interior looks pretty smooth and well-built."

No the hell I wouldn't. I'd give the same remark. However, I doubt Lexus would let a door panel be that plain. It's flat looking and cheap. That interior doesn't even closely resemble a Lex.

hotgt · 12-16-2004, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleepwalkr

Gee..... another shocker. Granted, Lucerne does seem like kind of a silly name, given the dairy product reference........ But seeing how you can't really see the car that much, if this thread had been titled "Lexus Lucerne".... or "Honda Lucerne".......... the repsonses would have been more like, "Well, the name is kind of odd, but man that looks like it'll be nice", and "Wow, that interior looks pretty smooth and well-built."

, if Lexus built this...i would say the interior looks cheap, almost GM-like...

Braves299 · 12-16-2004, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleepwalkr

Gee..... another shocker. Granted, Lucerne does seem like kind of a silly name, given the dairy product reference........ But seeing how you can't really see the car that much, if this thread had been titled "Lexus Lucerne".... or "Honda Lucerne".......... the repsonses would have been more like, "Well, the name is kind of odd, but man that looks like it'll be nice", and "Wow, that interior looks pretty smooth and well-built."

ur def. right. i feel the same way

jake3217 · 12-16-2004, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintalage

However, I doubt Lexus would let a door panel be that plain. It's flat looking and cheap. That interior doesn't even closely resemble a Lex.

It doesn't?

Braves299 · 12-16-2004, 10:47 PM

Owned

VTECSiGAH8R · 12-17-2004, 01:20 AM

Some of you are idiots. Lucerne is probably the most clean and beautiful city in Switzerland, which is the most beautiful country in mainland Europe. I'd venture to say they have the friendliest people there and is cleanest/most beautiful city in Europe. I LOVED going there, wish I could move there. There's a lot of history too. Unfortunately the typical American, like most of you, is too ignorant to know this. I suppose they're aiming for more sophisticated groups anyway. I like that interior A LOT.

Remember, Buick isn't supposed to be pure Luxury, Cadillac takes up that segment, and even so, that interior is impressive. Simple is not always bad, remember that people always percieved VW to be a high quality (relatively) brand because of the interior simplicity, which is where I see them going on this one. Buick is supposed to be an affordable refined car, which I think this clearly is, with a host of engine options and a 6 speed automatic availible.

Panacea · 12-17-2004, 04:14 AM

I agree with you Vtec! Any word if this is the tranny that Ford/GM is/was working on? Any new info on it?

Vintalage · 12-17-2004, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jake3217

It doesn't?

No, it doesn't. Owned I am not.

12-16-2004, 02:18 PM	#2
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sicc s y c AKA: SiCC Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: arizona Posts: 1,103 Vehicle: somethin	" A six-speed automatic is also expected to be available. " Riiight... anybody else see that happening? And isn't Lucerne a brand of milk? __________________ -SiCC

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12-16-2004, 04:02 PM	#6
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12-16-2004, 02:27 PM	#4
rodd62 Guest Posts: n/a	actually there is a 6AT in the works. it is meant to hold the torque of both engines from what i have read.

12-16-2004, 07:23 PM	#9
onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT	Allright. well considering who Buick sells to i have to get into the mindset of my grandmother to review this car. The door handle is hard to find. The shifter is hard to use. The gauges are hard to read. its got too much power. it rides rough (cause you know they try some sport/luxury suspension gimmick).

12-16-2004, 07:25 PM	#10
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12-16-2004, 08:58 PM	#12
Sleepwalkr misunderstood AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 1,244 Vehicle: 2000 GT Coupe	Gee..... another shocker. Granted, Lucerne does seem like kind of a silly name, given the dairy product reference........ But seeing how you can't really see the car that much, if this thread had been titled "Lexus Lucerne".... or "Honda Lucerne".......... the repsonses would have been more like, "Well, the name is kind of odd, but man that looks like it'll be nice", and "Wow, that interior looks pretty smooth and well-built." __________________

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12-17-2004, 01:20 AM	#18
VTECSiGAH8R GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Miami, FL Age: 36 Posts: 1,346 Vehicle: 97 Honda Civic DX	Some of you are idiots. Lucerne is probably the most clean and beautiful city in Switzerland, which is the most beautiful country in mainland Europe. I'd venture to say they have the friendliest people there and is cleanest/most beautiful city in Europe. I LOVED going there, wish I could move there. There's a lot of history too. Unfortunately the typical American, like most of you, is too ignorant to know this. I suppose they're aiming for more sophisticated groups anyway. I like that interior A LOT. Remember, Buick isn't supposed to be pure Luxury, Cadillac takes up that segment, and even so, that interior is impressive. Simple is not always bad, remember that people always percieved VW to be a high quality (relatively) brand because of the interior simplicity, which is where I see them going on this one. Buick is supposed to be an affordable refined car, which I think this clearly is, with a host of engine options and a 6 speed automatic availible. Last edited by VTECSiGAH8R; 12-17-2004 at 01:34 AM.

12-17-2004, 04:14 AM	#19
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	I agree with you Vtec! Any word if this is the tranny that Ford/GM is/was working on? Any new info on it?

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