Overview & Reviews
With just one year of production under its belt, Buick is already making some substantial content changes to its Rendezvous model line. Instead of offering standard all-wheel drive on its upscale CXL model, both the lower-level CX and the CXL will now come with front-wheel drive, with Versatrack all-wheel drive available on both models. Other formerly standard items that are now optional this year include: four-wheel disc brakes, ABS, side airbags, all-speed traction control and luggage rack crossbows. On the upside, both models get dual-zone climate control. The CXL also benefits from an optional DVD-based entertainment system and optional XM Satellite Radio for extra enjoyment.
- Usable third-row seats that fold flat, comfortable ride, lots of options available.
- Paltry engine, swell-looking but cheap-feeling interior materials, options add up, no off-road ability, not as storage-space-friendly as a minivan.
User Reviews:
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As good as I expected - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
By tom0421 - May 4 - 10:00 amThis medium-sized SUV has turned out to be better than I expected. It is more of a car ride than the Expedition that I previously owned. It has plenty of power and handles extremely well around town and on the highway. The seats are firm and comfortable. While I thought the back up warning system was useless, because of the tailgate, Ive found it very useful.
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Urban SUV - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
By Druche - March 4 - 10:00 amThis Buick SUV rates with high points. Going up to ski country was a breeze during blizzard conditions, the AWD working seemlessly. (ABS worked quite well too when I practicing my panic stops with no one around.) The heads up display always kept me aware of the speed for the conditions. Very comfortable for long trips. Being 6 tall, the 3rd row seat had plenty of room for me. Gas mileage was a little lower than expected for city driving (~ 13 MPG) but highway was fine (~ 24 MPG). The engine could use a bit more power (only 185 HP). 0% financing was a great incentive and helped with a deal with value.
