2011 Buick Lucerne CXL

The 2011 Lucerne is Buick's full-size sedan, a roomy front-drive cruiser that competes with the Toyota Avalon and Ford Taurus. It's a relaxed highway companion, with a soft ride that soaks up bumps, though the wide turning radius and long nose make parking a bit of a chore. Inside, the cabin is plush and spacious, with comfortable seats, a huge trunk, and thoughtful touches like heated seats and a heated steering wheel. Owners praise the dependable engine, but watch for transmission issues that can surface around 114,000 miles and cost a few thousand to fix. The CXL adds leather upholstery, power front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control over the CX. Its 3.9L V6 makes 227 horsepower and pairs with a four-speed automatic, returning 21 mpg combined. The CXL can be ordered with a heated steering wheel and remote start, which are not available on the CX.