Up front, the LeSabre's luxury car ambitions are clear in the shine of the large chrome waterfall grille. A chrome strip running all the way around the car accents the notion that this is well-to-do family transportation. This is also one of the few cars left that still uses real chrome door handles. The "thunk" that comes when you slam those doors, or the trunk lid, is a reassuring sound. This is a solid car, well assembled. One senses it is also a car with few surprises. The overall shape of the LeSabre is reminiscent of traditional, full-size American family cars. The hood is long and with far less slope than more aerodynamic designs. The cabin is squarish with virtually no rake to the rear roof line. A sizable portion of the car extends forward from the front wheels and back from the rear wheels. Buick's redesigned LeSabre offers a more contemporary appearance with flush wraparound headlights, stylish wheel covers and taillights and reflectors that stretch across the back. LeSabre comes in two models: Custom and Limited. Prices start at $23,070. Our LeSabre Limited test car included traction control and the slightly stiffer Gran Touring suspension package, which brought the bottom line to just over $28,300.
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