In order to compete with the Ford Taurus SHO, it looks as if Buick will be giving the 2012 LaCrosse all wheel drive and a 3.0 liter twin turbo V6 engine pushing 400 horsepower. We don’t know much more at this time other than Brembo brakes will be standard. This kind of power in the LaCrosse should allow for 0-60 times in the low to mid 5-second range – which is VERY respectable for a luxury sedan of this size. It’ll certainly be interesting to see how the tuner market takes to this new high performance V6 from GM – which will likely find its way into many other upcoming vehicles including the Cadillac XTS and ATS…
2011 Buick Lucerne Delivers Driving Comfort and Quietness
- USB port added to the center console on five-passenger models
- StabiliTrak with full-function traction control standard on all models
- Two new radios for five-passenger models, including one integrated with the available navigation system
When it comes to nearly effortless driving, with the comfort, convenience and quietness expected of a premium full-size sedan, the Buick Lucerne delivers on all fronts. It also uses advanced technology to enhance safety, with available features including Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning.
Updates for 2011 include the addition of a USB port to the center console on five-passenger models, as well as standard StabiliTrak with full-function traction control on all models and two new radio systems on five-passenger models.
The new radios include an AM/FM stereo with a USB port, auxiliary input jack, CD player and MP3 playback; and a radio system with similar features integrated with the available navigation system. That radio is controlled via the system’s six-inch touchscreen.
Lucerne’s lineup
The 2011 Buick Lucerne is offered in CX, CXL, EXL and Super models. All include a comprehensive list of standard equipment, with CX models offering six-way power passenger seat; heated power outside rearview mirrors; an extended-range key fob and 17-inch aluminum wheels. CX models are available with cloth seating in five-passenger configurations. Six-passenger seating is available. Continue reading 2011 Buick Lucerne Delivers Driving Comfort and Quietness
Thinks Fast – All-New Buick Regal Turbo Adapts to Driver and Road on the Fly
Exclusive Technology Elevates Regal Driving Experience to the Next Level
DETROIT – Imagine racing up a twisting mountain road, taking each turn as confidently as a rally champ, and then cruising comfortably down a suburban boulevard, ensconced in luxury without ever changing vehicles. Too much to ask of one car? Not if that car is the all-new 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo.
Regal Turbo, arriving at dealerships now, offers not one, not two, but three unique driving experiences, each selectable by a push of a button. The 2.0L turbocharged sedan features an exclusive chassis technology that allows the driver to choose between standard, touring and sport driving styles.
The Interactive Drive Control System changes the Regal Turbo’s driving dynamics by altering suspension, shift pattern and steering sensitivity through the variable effort steering system. The touring setting offers a comfortable, relaxed driving experience for long journeys. The sport setting enhances road-holding capability. And the standard, or default, setting is optimized for all driving situations.
“Interactive Drive Control links vehicle systems together, changing perceivable vehicle characteristics as it adapts to driver inputs,” said Bill Rietow, GM lead development engineer. “The driver can really feel the difference.”
The driver also can personalize the sport setting through the vehicle’s radio configuration menu to allow or disallow for any combination of the three features: steering, suspension or powertrain. If a driver likes the added steering effort but not the firmness of the suspension, he or she can simply turn off the suspension portion. Continue reading Thinks Fast – All-New Buick Regal Turbo Adapts to Driver and Road on the Fly