Summary & Specs
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It was certainly time for Buick to renovate the Century. The pleasant
surprise is that the makeover was done so well. The new Century is a vast
improvement over the old in every respect, whether judged on the basis
of performance, ride quality, style, fit and finish or comfort.
Century has the ability to appeal to buyers who might not have had the
previous version on their shopping lists, while being a more than satisfactory
replacement for established --and exceptionally loyal--Century owners who
are ready for a change.
Thanks to a goodly list of standard features, the value quotient is
above average, and if serene, unhurried motoring is your priority, the
Century is tough to beat.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Midsize Cars |
| Editor |
Ray Thursby |
| Model Lineup |
|
| Engines (standard) |
3.1-liter ohv V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
|
| Transmissions (optional) |
|
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
ABS, dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-521-7300 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.buick.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$19,600 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Limited |
| Standard Equipment |
(Limited) Dual control air conditioning, AM/FM/CD audio, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, keyless remote entry, tilt steering, tinted glass, rear window defrost, custom wheel covers |
| Destination Charge |
|
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Same |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
|
| Price as Tested |
$21,600 |
| Horse Power |
160 @ 5200 |
| Torque |
185 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy |
20/29 |
| Wheelbase |
109.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
194.5/72.7/57.0 |
| Track Front/Rear |
62.0/61.5 |
| Turning Radius |
37.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.3/54.7/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
|
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.4/53.4/37.5 |
| Trunk Volume |
16.7 |
| Payload |
|
| Towing Capacity |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
3348 |
| Stock Tires |
P205/70R-15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
17.0 |