From seeing the inventory at a local Buick dealer I noticed that the base model has a chrome grille and the other 2 have shiny black grilles. This is ass backwards; the CXS, which has a chrome strip on the lower trunk edge, chrome exhausts, etc., is the one that should have the chrome grille, not the base model; what are these people thinking!

Perhaps it's an optional Chrome package? Did the window sticker indicate the chrome grille as an option?

Perhaps it's an optional Chrome package? Did the window sticker indicate the chrome grille as an option?

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I didn't check the sticker very carefully but I doubt it is an option.

I don't think so. When I was at the PBG dealer last week, they had two Lucernes sitting outside, one V6 and one V8 (thanks to the portholes). Both had a chrome grille. Didn't check the trims though. I'll have a look again and maybe some pics when I pick up my car.

Edited November 23, 200519 yr by ToniCipriani

I saw a half dozen Lucernes at two dealers this weekend, all CXLs or CXSs and all with shiny black grilles. I wonder if the chrome grille is a late change that will show up on all models over the next few months. BTW, the Lucerne is a stunning looker, especially in CXS guise.

Edited November 28, 200519 yr by Jazzhead

On The Build Your Lucerne on GM Canada the chrome package is an option. approx $400