2006 Buick Terraza Review Summary & Specs
CX Minivan
More power, more safety features available.
Summary & Specs
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The Buick Terraza is quiet, orderly, generally understated, and very well equipped for the money. Even the base model comes with sought-after features like GM's OnStar system and rear-seat DVD entertainment. With optional all-wheel-drive, it offers the foul-weather security of an SUV, without many of the SUV drawbacks. Build quality is first rate, and the cost-feature ratio is appealing. Terraza is fairly easy to switch from passenger to cargo hauling, though it lacks the tumble-in seat storage made famous by Chrysler's minivans. The standard V6 is not abundantly powerful, so we recommend test driving the larger, upgrade engine.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Pellston, Michigan, with J.P. Vettraino reporting from Detroit.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Minivans |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Buick Terraza CX ($27,250); CXL ($31,190); CX AWD ($30,250); CXL AWD ($33,250) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic overdrive |
| Engines (optional) |
196-hp 3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 240-hp 3.9-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
front airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, OnStar tele-aid system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
side-impact airbags, all-wheel drive, rear park assist |
| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Doraville, Georgia |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4ABUICK |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.buick.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$27,250 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Buick Terraza CXL AWD ($33,250) |
| Standard Equipment |
dual-zone climate control, leather seats with eight-way power adjustment in front and position memory for the driver, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player with eight speakers and steering wheel controls, DVD rear entertainment system, overhead modular storage system, cruise control, Driver Information Center, universal garage door transmitter, deluxe interior lighting, automatic headlamps, rear-window defogger, retained accessory power, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, sun visors with extensions, floor mats; auxiliary rear climate control, 115-volt power outlet in rear, cargo organizer, dual power sliding doors, aluminum alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
XM Satellite Radio ($325); remote starting ($190); heated front seats ($275); polished aluminum wheels ($650) |
| Destination Charge |
740 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$35,430 |
| Horse Power |
196 @ 5600 |
| Torque |
213 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/23 |
| Wheelbase |
121.1 |
| Length/Width/Height |
205.0/72.0/72.0 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
40.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.8/59.9/39.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.9/61.2/38.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.1/48.7/36.2 |
| Trunk Volume |
136.5 |
| Payload |
|
| Towing Capacity |
3500 |
| Front Suspension |
independent |
| Rear Suspension |
independent |
| Ground Clearance |
5.5 |
| Curb Weight |
4664 |
| Stock Tires |
P225/60R17 Continental Touring |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
25 |