OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 6, 2009 · 28 All-new 2010 Allure joins Buick's line of quality vehicles Carguide Magazine Metroland Newspapers General Motors has announced pricing for the all-new 2010 Buick Allure luxury sedan that starts at $32,745 and arrives in showrooms this summer. Available in front and all-wheeldrive, the Allure is powered by a choice of two fuel-saving direct injection V6 engines paired with six-speed transmissions and delivers precise suspension tuning for driving control and comfort unlike any Buick before it. The luxurious cabin offers a wide array of digital connectivity, safety and personal technologies. Further demonstrating Buick's ongoing commitment to quality; J.D. Power and Associates recently announced that Buick tied for the highest quality ranking in vehicle dependability for three-yea-old models. The Buick Allure was also ranked first in the midsize car segment, beating the Toyota Camry, while the Buick Lucerne came in second in the large car segment. Starting at $32,745for CX FWD's standard equipment includes six standard air bags, including roof-mounted head curtain side air bags, premium cloth seats and 17-inch wheels, plus a new, technologically advanced 3.0litre direct injection (DI) V6 engine. Generating 255 hp and 217 lb/ft of torque, the engine's DI technology delivers excellent performance and fuel economy, which is improved further by the a standard six-speed automatic transmission. Starting at $34,745, the CXL FWD builds on the CX model's equipment, it adds, dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lamps, outside rearview mirror with LED turn indicators and puddle lamps, remote vehicle start, 17-inch alloy wheels and optional heated leather seats At $38,245, the CXL AWD adds, 18inch alloy wheels and includes a fully automatic, intelligent all-wheel-drive system that works in tandem with the anti-lock braking system and StabiliTrak electronic stability control system. Topping out at $40,745the equipment on the CXS includes a 3.6-litre direct injection V6; perforated, leather heated and cooled seats, and chromeplated 18-inch wheels.