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Buick Allure

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 82% Detailed ratings

Price $27,395 – $39,395 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.2 – 12.9 L/100km

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From bumper to bumper, this large format sedan confidently corresponds to the brand's philosophy. Offered exclusively on the Canadian market, under the name Buick Allure, it comes back this year with an enhanced list of standard and security equipment. The CX and CXL versions, the most interesting, get a 200 horsepower 3.8-litre V6 engine, while the Super version boasts a 300 horsepower 5.3-litre V8 engine.

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The Car Guide rating 82%

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Driving	7/10
Safety	9/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	9/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	9/10

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