NEW TECHNOLOGIES, "SUPER" AND SPECIAL EDITION, ENHANCE BUICK LUCERNE LINEUP FOR 2008
Buick has steadily brought more premium and near-luxury products into its portfolio. The addition of the 2008 Lucerne Super - due in showrooms in April 2008 and replacing the CXS model - underscores that commitment. Buick rekindled the Super name after 50 years to designate its most premium model in the brand's line-up, offering design, luxury content, and enhanced performance characteristics exclusive to the Super badge.
A second new Buick model arrives in showrooms in April - the Lucerne CXL Special Edition.
Two new safety-enhancing technologies - Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning - are available on all Lucerne models for 2008. Side Blind Zone Alert uses radar to provide drivers with more information about vehicles in hard-to-see areas around the Lucerne. Lane Departure Warning uses a camera-based lane detection system to warn drivers of inadvertent lane changes.
Other changes and updates include XM Satellite Radio as standard equipment on CXL models, a black chrome grille available on CXL, and revisions to the customer-focused equipment packages. Lucerne's equipment packages include a variety of complementing safety, comfort and/or convenience features. Here's a look at the different packages:
Comfort & Convenience - Standard on CXL and Super, and available on CX, this package includes heated outside mirrors, dual-zone climate control, trunk cargo net, a six-way power-adjustable passenger seat and universal home remote.
Driver Confidence - Standard on Super, and available on CX and CXL, this package includes Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, content theft-deterrent system, heated washer fluid, Rainsense automatic windshield wipers, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system and remote vehicle start. The new Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning systems are available as an optional upgrade with the Driver Confidence Package on the CXL and with the Driver Confidence Package and Comfort and Convenience Package on the CX.
Luxury - Standard on Super, and available on CXL, the Luxury package includes eight-way power driver and front passenger seats, four-way power lumbar, heated front outboard seats, memory for driver seat and outside mirrors, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated outside rearview mirrors with turn signal indicators. A heated wood steering wheel and heated/cooled seats are available as an optional upgrade.
The previous Entertainment package is discontinued, but the premium Harman-Kardon audio system that was part of the package is available on CXL and standard on Super models.
The changes and revisions for '08 complement a host of high-technology and comfort features that were added in '07, including a touch screen navigation system and OnStar's Directions & Connections with Turn-by-Turn navigation. The touch screen navigation system uses signals from global-positioning satellites to compute the vehicle's position and display its location on a virtual map set into the instrument panel. It can also suggest the best routes to a destination as well as locations of gas stations, restaurants and other points of interest.
The Turn-by-Turn service allows OnStar customers to talk to a live advisor, who can then download complete step-by-step directions to the vehicle through the OnStar system. Audio directions are then automatically played through the vehicle's stereo as they are needed, triggered by the OnStar system's GPS capabilities. Turn-by-Turn navigation allows drivers to be led to their destination while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
Lucerne Super details
The Lucerne Super adds exclusive design elements, such as a new bright chrome waterfall grille, front and rear fascias, integrated dual exhaust tips, rocker panels, and Super badge on the decklid. Aluminum wheels and premium all-season tires complete the look, complementing the vehicle's sport-touring attitude. The Lucerne Super is available in three exterior colours: Dark Mocha Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic and White Diamond Tricoat. The interior comes in Ebony or Cocoa/Shale.
The GM Performance Division engineered the Lucerne Super. Its refined and confident dynamics with increased power make it the sportiest Lucerne available. A more powerful version of the 4.6L Northstar V-8 engine provides the Lucerne Super with an ample power reserve. It is rated at 292 horsepower (218 kW)*.
Lucerne Super's new premium steering gear, StabiliTrak stability control system, brake assist and specifically calibrated Magnetic Ride Control system help deliver a crisp response and enhanced driver control. It rides on standard 18-inch by 7.5-inch aluminum wheels wrapped by P245/50R18 all-season radials. Bright silver premium paint finishes the exclusive wheel design. Chrome-plated wheels are available.
The Lucerne Super's interior wraps occupants in luxury and includes: a leather-wrapped upper instrument panel with French-seam stitching; unique finish on the instrument panel centre stack; leather seats with perforated suede fabric inserts for the outboard seating positions; and suede door trim inserts. A heated, wood-accented steering wheel and shift knob finished in Walnut Burl, power tilt and telescoping steering column, front chrome sill plates and Buick embroidered floor mats round out the Lucerne Super's special content.
Lucerne Super comes with three standard equipment packages, including Driver Confidence, Luxury, and Comfort & Convenience. OnStar's Directions & Connections with Turn-by-Turn voice-guided navigation, XM Satellite Radio and Harman Kardon audio system are also standard.
Lucerne CXL Special Edition
Buick's Lucerne CXL Special Edition offers the V-6 engine. The 3.8L V-6-equipped Lucerne CXL Special Edition delivers 197 horsepower (147 kW) @ 5200 rpm and 227 lb.-ft. of torque (308 Nm) @ 3800 rpm.
Outside, the Lucerne CXL Special Edition is equipped with a chrome grille, unique 17-inch chrome-clad wheels, new rear fascia and model-specific badge on the decklid. Inside, the CXL Special Edition has perforated leather seat inserts, as well as contrasting stitching on the seats, console armrest and door trim.
The Lucerne CXL Special Edition is available in three distinct exterior colours: Dark Mocha Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat and Crystal Red Tintcoat. The two interior colour combinations are Dark/Light Titanium and Cocoa/Shale.
Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning
Available on only a few high-end luxury cars worldwide, Buick's new Side Blind Zone Alert system and Lane Departure Warning systems are leading technologies that add to Lucerne's safety story and enhance the feeling of confidence behind the wheel.
The Side Blind Zone Alert system uses radar sensors located on both sides of the vehicle (mounted behind the rear fascia) to scan a 150-degree field of view within a 3.5-metre range - alternating radar beams sweep the adjacent traffic lanes to "look" for other cars. Vehicles entering one of seven zones identified by the system will illuminate an LED symbol that's located in the outside rearview mirror. The system ignores stationary objects, such as fire hydrants or parked cars.
The Lane Departure Warning system is a camera-based lane detection system that warns driver of inadvertent lane changes. The camera, mounted near the inside rearview mirror, identifies traffic lane markings and provides audible alerts.
Lane Departure Warning and Side Blind Zone Alert systems are available together as an optional upgrade to Lucerne's Driver Confidence Package on the CXL (CX model requires both Driver Confidence and Comfort and Convenience Packages), which includes remote start, theft-deterrent system, Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist, heated washer fluid, StabiliTrak and Rainsense windshield wiper system.
Lucerne ride and handling
Magnetic Ride Control enhances Lucerne's overall ride performance. Standard on the Super model, this system uses magnetically charged particles suspended in a synthetic fluid to continuously adjust the fluid's viscosity to varying road surfaces and driving characteristics. The system has quicker response than conventional valve-damping systems, while providing increased vehicle control and tire contact with the road surface.
Buick offers several specifically tuned suspension packages for Lucerne. Lucerne CX is equipped with a standard Premium Ride suspension, with 16-inch wheels. CXL models are equipped with a Ride and Handling suspension with a slightly firmer calibration, complemented by 17-inch wheels. The Lucerne Super offers a sport-tuned suspension, along with 18-inch wheels and Magnetic Ride Control paired with StabiliTrak and brake assist. The Lucerne Super also features a specific suspension calibration for a sporty ride and feel.
Lucerne has a complete range of premium comfort and convenience features befitting Buick's premium image, such as a six-passenger bench seat available on CX and CXL models; heated/cooled front seats; power tilt and telescoping steering column; dual-zone automatic air conditioning; factory-installed remote start; Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist; Rainsense windshield wiper system; heated washer fluid - the first application in its class; a nine-speaker, 280-watt Harman Kardon audio system; and six-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability.
Northstar power
Standard on Lucerne Super is a unique version of the 4.6L Northstar engine. It is rated at 292 horsepower (218 kW)* and 288 lb.-ft. of torque (390 Nm)* and comes with GM's electronically controlled Hydra-Matic 4T80 four-speed automatic transaxle.
Lucerne CX, CXL and the CXL Special Edition have GM's proven 3.8L V-6, rated at 197 horsepower (147 kW)* and 227 lb.-ft. of torque (308 Nm).* The 3.8L engine is rated a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle.
All Lucerne engines feature electronic throttle control to seamlessly match driver input with engine response while maximizing overall fuel efficiency.
Quality craftsmanship & QuietTuning
Lucerne's interior appointments underscore Buick's focus on quality, comfort and spaciousness, with a precise fit to interrelating surfaces. As with the exterior, gaps are tight to create a seamless harmony between all elements. Using premium materials complemented by tasteful wood and chrome finishes and a flowing, cross-car design theme that is trimmer and sleeker than previous full-size Buick sedans, Lucerne's interior is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the ergonomic requirements of the driver and passengers.
The available Cocoa/Shale interior has Cocoa on the instrument panel upper trim, door upper trim, steering wheel, carpet, floor mats and rear shelf, and shale on most other interior trim parts, including seats, instrument panel lower trim and door lower trim. A Cocoa/Cashmere offering changes the look by placing Cashmere on most other interior trim parts, including seats, instrument panel lower trim and door lower trim.
Every Lucerne model features Buick's all-encompassing engineering initiative called QuietTuning. QuietTuning significantly reduces, blocks and absorbs unwanted road, wind and powertrain noise with the goal of providing leading levels of interior cabin quietness.
It starts with a stiff body structure, extremely tight body gap tolerances and an extensive wind-sealing system. Buick then adds notable QuietTuning initiatives, including laminated side glass in all four moving passenger door windows; noise-reducing outside rearview mirrors; lower profile "structure-less" windshield wipers with a flexible airfoil surface; a new "double-isolated" powertrain mounting system; laminated steel and composite nylon baffles in the roof pillars, rocker panels and cross-car structures; composite wheel housing liners, and more.
Engines receive QuietTuning attention, too. For example, the 4.6L V-8 features an acoustically tuned engine cover, special cam chain tensioner, camshaft cover isolator mounts, and pistons coated with a Grafal polymer.
Confidence and peace of mind
Lucerne's body structure is designed to provide maximum occupant protection and minimum intrusion under a wide range of impact conditions. Active safety and handling features offered on Lucerne include a four-channel anti-lock braking system and traction control; an auto-level rear suspension that automatically adjusts the vehicle height for heavy loads; and four-channel StabiliTrak electronic stability control with brake assist, which senses emergency braking situations and boosts the power as needed.
All Lucerne models have six air bags standard: a dual-stage driver front air bag, side-impact thorax air bags, roof-rail curtain air bags and the segment's only dual depth front passenger air bag. The dual depth air bag can deploy in two different shapes and pressures depending upon crash impact, seat belt usage and seat position. Working with other front passenger safety features, such as a weight-based occupant detection system, the dual depth air bag deploys in one of two different sizes from behind the instrument panel within milliseconds to provide optimal restraint for the front passenger.
In addition, the standard OnStar service on the 2008 Lucerne includes General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system, making crash data available to the participating 911 centres to help them dispatch the appropriate life-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster. OnStar features enhanced hands-free voice recognition capabilities to provide more intuitive continuous digit dialling and improved voice recognition accuracy. Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Hands-Free Calling that allows drivers to make and receive voice-activated phone calls using an externally mounted antenna for greater reception.
Lucerne is manufactured at GM's award-winning Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Centre.
*SAE certified.
# # #
Contacts:
GM
of Canada Communications
Tony LaRocca
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: tony.larocca@gm.com
STANDARD
AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
EXTERIOR FEATURES |
CX |
CXL |
Super |
Fog lights |
- |
- |
S |
Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted |
S |
S |
S |
Grille - chrome |
S |
- |
- |
Grille - black |
- |
S |
- |
Grille - black chrome (not available with Chrome Appearance package) |
- |
O |
- |
Grille – chrome, unique |
- |
- |
S |
Lights - front cornering |
- |
S |
S |
Mirrors - manual folding, power remote control |
S |
- |
- |
Mirrors - manual folding, power remote control, heated with driver's side electrochromic auto-dimming feature (included with Comfort and Convenience Package) |
O |
S |
- |
Mirrors - manual folding, power remote control, heated with driver's side electrochromic auto-dimming feature and integral turn signals in mirror glass (included with Luxury Package) |
- |
O |
S |
Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour with chrome inserts and body-colour rockers |
S |
S |
S |
Mouldings - chrome lower decklid moulding (not available with Black chrome grill) |
- |
O |
S |
Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel with express-open feature (requires Comfort and Convenience Package on CX model) |
O |
O |
O |
Tires - P225/60R16 all-season |
S |
- |
- |
Tires - P235/55R17 all-season |
- |
S |
- |
Tires - P245/50R18 all-season |
- |
- |
S |
Wheels - 16" x 7" machine-faced aluminum |
S |
- |
- |
Wheels - 17" x 7" aluminum, premium-painted finish |
- |
S |
- |
Wheels - 17" x 7" aluminum, chrome-plated finish |
- |
O |
- |
Wheels - 18" x 7.5" aluminum, premium painted finish |
- |
- |
S |
Wheels - 18" x 7.5" aluminum, chrome-plated finish |
- |
- |
O |
Windshield washer fluid system - heated (included with Driver Confidence Package) |
O |
O |
S |
Windshield wipers - flat-blade, 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent) |
S |
S |
- |
Windshield wipers - flat-blade, Rainsense with automatic variable delay (included with Driver Confidence Package) |
O |
O |
S |
Chrome Appearance Package - includes chrome grille and lower deck moulding (not available with Black chrome grill) |
- |
O |
- |
Comfort & Convenience Package - includes heated exterior rear-view mirrors,
electrochromic auto-dimming exterior driver's side rear-view mirror, automatic
dual-zone climate controls, power 6-way front passenger seat adjuster, cargo
convenience net and universal home remote |
O |
- |
- |
CXL Special Edition - includes chrome grille, chrome decklid moulding, “CXL
Special Edition” decklid badge, unique 17” Chrome Tech aluminum wheels,
unique rear fascia, stainless exhaust tip, unique interior enhancements
including contrast stitching and premium embroidered floor mats; requires
Luxury Package |
- |
O |
- |
Driver Confidence Package - includes StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, Rainsense wipers with automatic variable delay, heated washer fluid system, ultrasonic rear parking assist with audible and visible warning system, audible/visible content theft alarm and remote vehicle starter system |
O |
O |
- |
Special Appearance Package - includes Black chrome grille, 17" x 7" chrome-plated aluminum wheels and chrome decklid moulding |
- |
O |
- |
INTERIOR FEATURES |
CX |
CXL |
Super |
Air conditioning - manual, single-zone with particulate filter |
S |
- |
- |
Air conditioning - automatic, dual-zone, with particulate filter, includes exterior temperature display and rear-seat outlets (included with Comfort and Convenience Package) |
O |
S |
S |
Armrest - rear-seat, centre with pass-through and dual cupholders |
S |
S |
S |
Cargo convenience net (included with Comfort and Convenience Package) |
O |
S |
S |
Console - front floor with armrest, dual cupholders and storage |
S |
S |
S |
Cruise control - electronic, steering wheel-mounted with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features |
S |
S |
S |
Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted |
S |
S |
S |
Instrumentation - analogue cluster with Driver Information Centre (includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauge, GM Oil Life Monitoring System, tire pressure monitoring system, low fuel and low windshield washer fluid level indicators; includes compass in Driver Information Centre on CX and CXL, compass is included in interior rear-view mirror on Super) |
S |
S |
S |
Lighting - delayed entry/exit, theatre dimming, front courtesy, glovebox, front map, rear courtesy reading and trunk |
S |
S |
S |
Mirror - electrochromic auto-dimming feature |
S |
S |
- |
Mirror - electrochromic auto-dimming feature and compass |
- |
- |
S |
Retained accessory power |
S |
S |
S |
Steering column - tilt adjustable |
S |
S |
- |
Steering column - power tilt adjustable and telescopic |
- |
- |
S |
Steering wheel - 4-spoke, leather-wrapped with audio and cruise control switches |
S |
S |
- |
Steering wheel - 4-spoke, heated, leather-wrapped with audio and cruise control switches |
- |
- |
S |
Steering wheel - Walnut Burl wood, heated (requires Luxury Package on CXL) |
- |
O |
- |
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; sliding extendable, with illuminated vanity mirrors |
S |
S |
S |
Trunk - release, power remote |
S |
S |
S |
Universal home remote - 3-channel transmitter (included with Comfort and Convenience Package) |
O |
S |
S |
Windows - power, driver's express-down feature |
S |
S |
S |
Luxury Package - includes heated exterior rear-view mirrors, with driver's side electrochromic auto-dimming and integral turn signals in mirror glass, heated driver and front-passenger seats, power 8-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters, power 4-way lumbar adjusters, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and Memory Package |
- |
O |
- |
Memory Package - automatically recalls settings for 2 drivers based on their individual remote access key fob: the recall function remembers the position of the driver's seat and exterior rear-view mirror preferences (requires Luxury Package on CXL) |
- |
O |
S |
SEATS |
CX |
CXL |
Super |
Cloth front bucket seats - with centre floor console |
S |
- |
- |
Leather-appointed front bucket seats - with centre floor console (includes perforated leather-appointed seating on Super) |
- |
S |
S |
40/20/40 divided cloth bench front seat (6-passenger) |
O |
- |
- |
40/20/40 divided leather-appointed heated bench front seat (6-passenger) |
- |
O |
- |
Manual 4-way front passenger adjuster |
S |
- |
- |
Power 6-way driver adjuster |
S |
S |
- |
Power 6-way front-passenger adjuster (included with Comfort and Convenience Package) |
O |
S |
- |
Power 8-way driver and front-passenger adjusters - with power 4-way lumbar adjusters (requires Luxury Package on CXL) |
- |
O |
S |
Heated, driver and front-passenger (requires Luxury Package on CXL) |
- |
O |
S |
Heated and cooled perforated leather-appointed driver and front-passenger seats (requires Luxury Package on CXL) |
- |
O |
- |
ENTERTAINMENT |
CX |
CXL |
Super |
All Lucerne sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, auxiliary input jack, TheftLock and digital clock |
S |
S |
S |
AM/FM stereo with CD player |
S |
- |
- |
AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, speed-compensated volume control, auto tone control and Radio Data System (RDS) |
O |
S |
- |
AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer and MP3 playback, speed-compensated volume control, auto tone control and Radio Data System (RDS) |
O |
O |
S |
AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback compatible, DVD navigation system, speed-compensated volume control, auto tone control and Radio Data System (RDS) |
- |
O |
O |
6-speaker sound system |
S |
S |
- |
9-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system (requires up-level sound system on CX and CXL) |
- |
O |
S |
XM Satellite Radio* (*includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States) |
O |
S |
S |
MECHANICAL |
CX |
CXL |
Super |
Battery - with run-down protection |
S |
S |
S |
Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc |
S |
S |
S |
Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
S |
S |
S |
Drive - front-wheel |
S |
S |
S |
Engine - 3.8L 3800 Series III V6 with SFI |
S |
S |
- |
Engine - 4.6L Northstar V8 with SFI |
- |
- |
S |
Engine - block heater |
S |
S |
O |
Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel |
S |
S |
S |
Exhaust system - with chrome dual outlets |
- |
- |
S |
Remote vehicle starter system (included with Driver Confidence Package) |
O |
O |
S |
StabiliTrak - electronic stability control system (included with Driver Confidence Package) |
O |
O |
S |
Steering - power, rack-and-pinion |
S |
S |
- |
Steering - power, Magnasteer magnetic speed-sensitive variable-assist, rack-and-pinion |
- |
- |
S |
Suspension - 4-wheel independent, Premium Ride |
S |
- |
- |
Suspension - 4-wheel independent, Ride and Handling |
- |
S |
- |
Suspension - 4-wheel independent, Ride and Handling with Magnetic Ride Control |
- |
- |
S |
Suspension - automatic rear-level control |
S |
S |
S |
Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive |
S |
S |
S |
SAFETY AND SECURITY |
CX |
CXL |
Super |
Air bags - dual-stage, driver and front-passenger frontal, with dual-depth Passenger Sensing System with automatic air bag suppression |
S |
S |
S |
Air bags - driver and front-passenger, seat-mounted side-impact |
S |
S |
S |
Air bags - front-to-rear, side head curtain |
S |
S |
S |
Brake/transmission shift interlock |
S |
S |
S |
Door locks - power, programmable with lock-out protection and delayed locking features |
S |
S |
S |
Door locks - rear doors, child-security |
S |
S |
S |
Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control (includes Twilight Sentinel with delay feature) |
S |
S |
S |
Keyless entry system - remote, programmable |
S |
S |
S |
Lane departure warning and side blind zone alert (requires Driver Confidence Package and Comfort and Convenience Package on CX and requires Driver Confidence Package on CXL) |
O |
O |
O |
OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year of the Directions & Connections Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Turn-by-Turn availability impacted by some geographic/cellular limitations, advisor-assisted routing available) |
S |
S |
S |
Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), rear seats |
S |
S |
S |
Theft-deterrent system - audible/visible content theft system (included with Driver Confidence Package) |
O |
O |
S |
Theft-deterrent system - electronic immobilizer |
S |
S |
S |
Traction control - electronic, full-function, engine and brakes |
S |
S |
S |
Ultrasonic rear parking assist - rear obstacle detection system with audible/visible warning (included with Driver Confidence Package) |
O |
O |
S |
Warranty - 4 year / 80,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.) |
S |
S |
S |
Warranty - 5 year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details.) |
S |
S |
S |
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. (Subject to change at any time.)
SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models: |
Lucerne CX, CXL, CXL Special Edition and Super |
Body style / driveline: |
Front-drive, front-engine, 4-door, 5- and 6-passenger sedan |
Construction: |
Integral |
EPA vehicle class: |
Full-size sedan |
Manufacturing location: |
Detroit Hamtramck Assembly, Detroit |
Key competitors: |
Toyota Avalon, Lexus ES350 |
Engines
| |
3.8L V-6 (L26) |
4.6L V-8 (L37) |
Application: |
std. on CX, CXL, CXL Special Edition |
std on Lucerne Super |
Type: |
3.8L V-6 |
4.6L V-8 |
Displacement (cc / cu in): |
3791 / 231 |
4565 / 279 |
Bore & stroke (mm / in): |
96.52 x 86.36 / 3.80 x 3.40 |
93 x 84 / 3.66 x 3.331 |
Block material: |
Cast iron |
Cast aluminum with iron-bore liners |
Cylinder head material: |
Cast iron |
Aluminum |
Valvetrain: |
Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder |
Dual overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder |
Ignition system: |
Electronic direct ignition system (DIS) and electronic spark plug control (ESC) and extended life platinum-tipped spark plugs |
Electronic direct ignition system (DIS) and electronic spark plug control (ESC) and extended life platinum-tipped spark plugs |
Fuel delivery: |
Sequential fuel injection |
Sequential fuel injection |
Compression ratio: |
9.4:1 |
10:1 |
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): |
197 / 147 @ 5200 est. |
292 / 218 @ 6300* |
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): |
227 / 308 @ 3800 est. |
288 / 390 @ 4500* |
Recommended fuel: |
Unleaded regular |
Premium recommended but not required |
Maximum engine speed (rpm): |
6000 |
6700 |
Emissions controls: |
Evaporative system, single close-coupled catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, electronic throttle control, exhaust gas recirculation, SAI-supplemental air injection SULEV compliant |
Evaporative system, single catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, Air Injection Reaction (AIR), ULEV II compliant |
Estimated Fuel economy: |
|
|
Mi / imp.gal (city / hwy / combined) |
24 / 39 / 29 |
20 / 32 / 25 |
L / 100km (city / hwy / combined) |
12.0 / 7.2 / 9.8 |
13.8 / 8.7 / 11.5 |
Transmissions
| |
Hydra-Matic 4T65 |
Hydra-Matic 4T80 |
Type: |
Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with overdrive and torque converter clutch |
Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with overdrive and electronically controlled torque converter clutch |
Application: |
3.8L V-6 |
4.6L V-8 |
Gear ratios (:1): |
|
|
First: |
2.92 |
2.96 |
Second: |
1.56 |
1.63 |
Third: |
1.00 |
1.00 |
Fourth: |
0.71 |
0.68 |
Reverse: |
2.38 |
2.13 |
Final drive ratio: |
2.86 |
3.11 (CXL & CXS); 3.71 (Super) |
Chassis/Suspension
Front suspension: |
Independent MacPherson strut coil-over-spring; twin-tube dampers (CX, CXL, CXL Special Edition); monotube (Super); 29-mm tubular stabilizer bar (CX, CXL and CXL Special Edition); 29-mm tubular stabilizer bar (Super) |
Rear suspension: |
Multi-link independent with coil springs and semi trailing arm, twin-tube airlift control dampers (CX); monotube airlift control (CXL, CXL Special Edition & Super); 18-mm tubular stabilizer bar (CX, CXL, CXL Special Edition & Super) |
Steering type: |
Hydraulic variable ratio rack-and-pinion (CX, CXL), magnetic variable assist rack-and-pinion and Super; Delphi premium steering gear on Super |
Steering ratio: |
15.1:1 (CX, CXL, CXL Special Edition)
14.2:1 (Super) |
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: (est.) |
2.8 (CX, CXL, CXL Special Edition)
2.1 (Super) |
Turning diameter, curb to curb (m / ft): |
12.9 / 42.2 (w/ 16- and 17-inch wheels)
13.4 / 44.0 (w/18-inch wheels ) |
Brakes
Type: |
4-wheel disc anti-lock with traction control, power assist, vented front, solid rear |
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in): |
front:
303 x 30 / 11.9 x 1.18 (CX, CXL)
323 x 30 / 12.7 x 1.18 (Super)
rear:
292 x 12 / 11.5 x 0.47 (all models) |
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type: |
CX: 16-inch machined aluminum with embossed centre-position tri-shield emblem on centre hub
CXL: 17-inch painted aluminum wheels (chrome plated optional) with embossed centre-position tri-shield emblem on centre hub
CXL Special Edition: 17-inch chrome-clad wheels
Super: 18-inch painted aluminum wheels (chrome plated optional) with embossed centre-position tri-shield emblem on centre hub |
Tires: |
CX: P225/60R16 Bridgestone Insignia SE20002 steel-belted, radial-ply
CXL, CXL Special Edition: P235/55R17 Michelin all-season steel-belted, radial ply
Super: P245/50R18 Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 steel-belted, radial-ply |
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (mm / in): |
2936 / 115.6 |
Overall length (mm / in): |
5161 / 203.2 |
Overall width (mm / in): |
1874 / 73.8 |
Overall height (mm / in): |
1473 / 58 |
Track (mm / in): |
front:
1601 / 63.0 (with 16-inch or 17-inch wheels)
1591 / 62.6 (with 18-inch wheels)
rear:
1587 / 62.5 (with 16-inch or 17-inch wheels)
1577 / 62.1 (with 18-inch wheels) |
Curb weight (kg / lb): |
CX: 1707 / 3764
CXL, CXL Special Edition: 1800 / 3969
Super: 1816 / 4004 |
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear): |
5 / 6 (2 or 3 front / 3 rear); 5-pass. only on Super |
Headroom (mm / in): |
front: 1004 / 39.5
rear: 957 / 37.6 |
Legroom (mm / in): |
front: 1079 / 42.5
rear: 1051 / 41.0 |
Shoulder room (mm / in): |
front: 1473 / 58.0
rear: 1453 / 57.0 |
Hip room (mm / in): |
front: 1424 / 56.7
rear: 1445 / 57.0 |
Capacities
EPA passenger volume (L / cu ft): |
3058 / 108 |
EPA interior volume (L / cu ft): |
3540 / 125 |
Cargo volume (L / cu ft): |
481 / 17 |
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb): |
454 / 1000 (est. for all models) |
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal): |
70 / 15.4 |
*SAE certified. A new voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code committee was approved March 31, 2005. This procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using the procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.
