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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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If Door Unlocked, Increased Risk of Ejection
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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66
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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67
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Substantially better than average
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Theft Index
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32
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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08-09-2002
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Units potentially affected:
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133,221
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NHTSA campaign number:
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02V222000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSENGER RESTRAINTS:AIR BAG:FRONTAL
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Description:
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Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver. Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began August 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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Recall date:
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02-07-2003
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Units potentially affected:
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4,512
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V052000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING
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Description:
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IN SOME OF THESE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DIAMETER OF THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS TOO SMALL. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO SPIN INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD RESULTING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON FEBRUARY 7, 2003, WITH A FOLLOW-UP LETTER ON FEBRUARY 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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107,383
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V211000
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Defective part or component:
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
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Description:
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On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate structure may fracture around the latch reinforcement in the event of a severe, rear collision. The liftgate may separate from the latch assembly and open. An occupant could be ejected from the vehicle resulting in increased risk of personal injury. Dealers will add structural reinforcements to the liftgate in the area adjoining the latch assembly. Dealers and customers will be notified of this recall during August 2003. Owners should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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1,707,825
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V250000
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Defective part or component:
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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Description:
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Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, ""child restraint anchorage system."" The owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the lower universal anchorage system. This does not meet the requirements of the standard. Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. It describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle. Owner notification is expected to begin during August 2003. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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103,956
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V150000
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Defective part or component:
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
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Description:
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On certain sport utility vehicles, a structural support at the latch attachment in the rear liftgate may be inadequate to retain the latch to the liftgate in certain severe vehicle crash events. If the liftgate were to open in a vehicle crash, an occupant could be ejected from the vehicle resulting in increased risk of personal injury. Dealers will add structural reinforcements to the liftgate in the area adjoining the latch assembly. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080. This is an expansion to a previous recall (03V211).
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This 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Transmission & Driveline
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Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, the 2-3 Shift Solenoid and the Transmission Valve Body. A sticking valve in the Transmission Valve Body or a faulty solenoid can cause erratic shifting or a Check Engine Light to come on. The Transmission Valve Body can become dirty and plugged. The cost to replace the Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid is estimated at $79.09 for parts and $292.00 for labor. The cost to remove the Transmission Valve Body, clean the passages and install a new 2-3 Shift Solenoid is estimated at $95.79 for parts and $474.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based at $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
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Steering & Suspension
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Brakes
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Starting & Charging
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Accessories
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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This
2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Cost of Ownership (2003 - 2007):
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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No data from source
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Extended warranty covers engine, transmission, roadside assistance and it is transferable.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Includes surface corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires. Includes courtesy transportation, roadside assistance, transferable, no deductible. Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. J&L Warranty Pros recommends performing a vehicle information report to confirm applicable manufacturer warranty coverage.
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This 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Pleasing refinement in a versatile crossover.
By Denise McCluggage, NewCarTestDrive.com
Buick Rendezvous is as comfortable as it is practical. It offers a nice 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.It also offers an attractive value, with a compelling price and decent fuel economy for its size. Rendezvous is priced significantly below such luxury all-wheel-drive vehicles as the Lexus RX 330 and Acura MDX. |
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Overview:
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The term "crossover" has become part of our automotive lexicon. When introduced, the Buick Rendezvous crossed over all the lines that used to separate sedans, minivans, and sport-utility vehicles. It's a perfect example of the new category of crossover vehicles, a category that defies categorization. Rendezvous combines aspects of SUVs, minivans, and wagons. For starters, it's versatile, seating five to seven passengers. The styling is nice. It has fine manners on the highway, a benefit of unibody construction normally associated with sedans. Four-wheel-drive is available to cope with gnarly weather and marginal off-highway tracks with dignity. No matter what you decide to call it, the Buick Rendezvous is priced well and easy to like. There is much to like here in terms of engineering, flexibility, and appearance. The three-row interior compares favorably with the passenger capacity of costlier vehicles. Satellite radio and a rear-seat DVD system are now available as options.
Read the complete
2003 Buick Rendezvous review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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