Overview & Reviews

The CXL Plus trim level is dropped in favor of a single CXL model; a CD/MP3 player stereo is newly optional; real wood replaces the fake stuff for the steering wheel and shift knob; and various upgrades help spruce things up inside. Full-length head curtain airbags make their way to the options list, though Buick has dropped last year's seat-mounted side airbags (which provided torso protection for front occupants).

• Exceptionally quiet ride, strong optional V8, easy to get in and out, decent off-road ability.

• Subpar build and materials quality, sloppy handling, lacks key safety features, not enough storage space.

User Reviews:

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  Lap of luxury - 2005 Buick Rainier
  By asoftwind37 - September 22 - 2:00 am

  I love the handling of this SUV. Ive only owned it over a month but Ive already put over 1500 miles on it. The easy exit seat button is great especially when you have packages that you just grab off the seat next to you, you dont have to fight around the steering wheel to get them by it. Both of my boys are over six foot tall and when we were trying out SUVs, head room and leg room was a huge factor. They picked this one as the the most comfortable back seat of all.

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  Rainier all its supposed to be - 2005 Buick Rainier
  By kuba - September 6 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my Rainier for 6 mos. now and am EXTREMELY satisfied with it. Its powerful, smooth, and quiet. The engine is terrific delivering good torque from a standstill. Its 50-70 mph acceleration is good as well. Fuel economy has been good for an SUV, about 19 mpg combined city/hwy. It also has been incredibly smooth and quiet, the most car-like ride Ive experienced from the various SUVs Ive test driven. I had a Toyota 4Runner before and was going to buy another or a Nissan Pathfinder before a friend suggested I look at the Rainier. I was skeptical at first, but after looking at it and test driving it, I was convinced.

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  real luxury suv - 2005 Buick Rainier
  By roxanne - August 11 - 2:00 am

  the quietest suv i have driven,plus it runs smooth .and it rides almost like a buick park ave on the interstate.plus its easy to park and a real fun suv to drive.the 6 changer cd works great the heated seates plus lumbar really make it enjoyable on long drives,its so quiet on the inside it makes you want to fall asleep