2010 Buick Lucerne: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2010 Buick Lucerne is a light mid-cycle update, led by revised front-end and lower-body styling plus new backlit gauges. It is not a redesign, and its V6 and V8 powertrains carry over.
About the 2010 Buick Lucerne
First and only Lucerne generation (2006-2011), fifth model year; light late-run update before the final 2011 model year.
Buick positioned the Lucerne as a traditional full-size premium sedan for shoppers who wanted a soft ride, a quiet cabin, wide seats, and easy highway comfort more than sharp handling. Its main strengths were space, low-effort driving, and Buick’s emphasis on noise isolation, with the Super trim adding V8 power for buyers who wanted more punch. Against rivals, the Lucerne leaned into comfort and calm instead of sportiness.
The 2010 Lucerne remains a roomy, quiet full-size sedan, with the CX covering the basics and the CXL trims adding comfort features such as leather, heated seats, Bluetooth, and dual-zone climate control. The CXL Special Edition has suede seat inserts and extra chrome trim, while the Super pairs a V8 with an electronically adjustable suspension, ventilated front seats, premium audio, and a sunroof.
What changed, by category
2010 Buick Lucerne specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.9 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.9 Liter | V6, 3.9 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.9 Liter | V8, 4.6 Liter | V6, 3.9 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.9 Liter | V6, 3.9 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.9 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 219–227 hp | 219–227 hp | 292 hp | 219–227 hp | 219–227 hp |
| Torque | 234–237 lb-ft | 234–237 lb-ft | 288 lb-ft | 234–237 lb-ft | 234–237 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 17 cu-ft | 17 cu-ft | 17 cu-ft | 17 cu-ft | 17 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Cooled Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Buick Lucerne a redesign?
No. The 2010 Buick Lucerne is a light mid-cycle update with revised exterior details, backlit gauges, and equipment changes; its basic design and front-wheel-drive layout remain the same.
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Buick Lucerne?
The biggest change is a minor styling and instrument-panel refresh. Buick revised the front-end and lower-body details and added backlit gauges.
Did the 2010 Buick Lucerne get different engines?
No. The 2010 Lucerne carries over the 3.9-liter V6 used by the CX and CXL trims and the 4.6-liter V8 used by the Super.
Which trim joined the 2010 Buick Lucerne lineup?
The CXL Premium joined the 2010 Lucerne lineup. It builds on the V6-powered comfort formula with leather, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control, and rear parking sensors.
What became standard on the 2010 Buick Lucerne Super?
Blind-spot sensors, lane-departure warning, and the power sunroof became standard on the 2010 Lucerne Super. Those items had been optional on the prior-year Super.