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2005 Buick Rendezvous Review
Ultra brings power, elegance to versatile vehicle.
2005 Rendezvous Review Summary & Specifications
Buick Rendezvous is as comfortable as it is practical. It offers a smooth ride, reassuring road manners, and a pleasant cabin. It can be configured to haul six adults in comfort, or a load of lumber from the home-improvement center, or a combination of people and cargo. Rendezvous offers an attractive value with a compelling price and decent fuel economy. It's priced significantly below such luxury all-wheel-drive vehicles as the Lexus RX 330 and Acura MDX.New Car Test Drive correspondent Denise McCluggage first test drove the Rendezvous, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Buick Rendezvous CX ($26,585); CX AWD ($29,775); CX Plus FWD ($28,315); CX Plus AWD ($31,525); CXL FWD ($30,785); CXL AWD ($32,850); CXL Plus FWD ($32,045); CXL Plus AWD ($34,110); Ultra FWD ($36,025); Ultra AWD ($38,220) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.6-liter dohc V6 with VVT |
| Engines (optional) | 185-hp 3.4-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 242-hp 3.6-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, ABS, traction control, tire-inflation monitor |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Ramos Arizpe, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-4A-BUICK |
| Manufacturer URL | www.buick.com/rendezvous |
| Base Price MSRP | 26585 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Buick Rendezvous Ultra AWD ($38,220) |
| Standard Equipment | Ultra package includes dual-zone automatic air conditioning, leather seating surfaces with suede inserts, dual heated six-way power seats, memory driver's seat and memory outside mirrors, second-row captain's chairs, third-row flip/fold bench seat, head-up display; power windows, locks and mirrors; cruise control; XM Satellite Radio, rear audio controls and headphone jacks, eight-speaker AM/FM/6CD stereo; tire inflation monitor; overhead console; driver information center; universal garage door opener; theft-deterrent system; rear park assist; OnStar communications system; cargo mat |
| Destination Charge | 685 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 38905 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 242 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 232 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/25 |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.5/73.6/68.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.9/61.1/40.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.1/61.1/39.0 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.5/48.3/34.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 108.9 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, short and long lateral arms, toe-control links, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.0 |
| Curb Weight | 4272 |
| Stock Tires | P225/60R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 |
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