Overview & Reviews

The Buick Rendezvous has a few equipment changes for 2006. For instance, OnStar, an alarm system and rear parking assist are now standard across the board, and all Rendezvous trim levels now benefit from the sound-reducing QuietTuning initiative. Additionally, last year's base engine has been replaced with a more powerful 201-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6. Buick has also dropped the Ultra trim, which leaves the CXL with the Plus package as the top-line model for 2006.

• Usable third-row seats that fold flat, comfortable ride, plenty of interior storage, above-average fuel economy.

• Nice-looking but cheap-feeling interior materials, limited off-road ability compared to competitors.

User Reviews:

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  A truly nice & capable vehicle - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By marktv - April 22 - 8:16 pm

  I shopped around for months until I found what suited myself and the family best. I cannot see why Honda and Toyota are priced so much more. The Buick rides nice, looks nice, appears well built, and Im averaging 24 mpg city/hwy. Sure, it has things that can annoy the owner. What vehicle doesnt? But, they are too minor to mention. Consumer reports called the interior cheap, but I found the Toyota Sienna had a much more cheap feel. I think CR really has an anti GM bias. The Rendezvous doesnt do anything excellent, but for me it does everything very well I bought a prior rental with 9850 miles and saved thousands. GM still has a problem with depreciation.

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  Buick Rendezvous - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Peter Thorvig - March 31 - 3:38 pm

  The design of the Rendezvous is ideal for my needs. The tie-down rings are an excellent feature. The size of the vehicle makes it easy to maneuver in city traffic, and to park. The Rendezvous has excellent visibility with the big, outside mirrors. The rear parking assist is a very useful feature.

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  Value SUV - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Ernie - March 10 - 6:19 pm

  My first Buick and love it! The build quality is on the level of Lexus to me. I cant figure out why Consumer Reports say the interior is cheap, it is indeed far from it. The fit, finish and materials are top shelf. Ive own two Azteks and it is amazing that they come from the same plant. The Azteks had many shortcomings for a sister SUV. I purchased the leather option and this is the way to go.

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  Tried American - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Cblaw89 - March 1 - 9:49 pm

  Have the larger engine, good power. People comment the cars attractive. Love the moveable second row seats, allows great flexibility and ample room when the rear seat is needed for the kids and their friends. Given that my lease payments are relatively low, its a good value for an suv that seats 7 but rides like a car. Things I dont like: gas tank gauge dips way down when on a hill, it actually wouldnt start when i had almost a qrtr tank, roadside guy said this is a problem w/the vehicle, must use qrtr line as "empty" the interior lighting stinks, no over head light near the front, little lights on rear view mirror dont help, makes it hard to see stuff gas goes real quick.

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  Great Vehicle - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Dave Sykes - January 26 - 10:48 pm

  I bought a 2006 FWD CX with the CX Plus and CX Luxury package. It has everything I need. It is very quiet and smooth. The 3.5 is a big improvement over the 3.4 in my Chevy Venture. Even though the design is 5 years old, I still think it is fresh.

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  Love this car - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By michael - January 19 - 12:07 am

  This is my second RDW that I have owned. The other one was a 2003. I love the ride. Its not overpowered, but how fast can you go anyway? The radio system is great. The ride smooth. Whoever rides with me on long trips also comments how great a ride it gives. Bad weather no problem. It just goes right thru it. Anyway in 3 more years I will be leasing another one.

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  3rd one in the Family - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Buckeyes1 - November 17 - 5:16 pm

  I was very aware of this vehicle when I began looking for a smaller better MPG SUV for my expanding family. My father and sister had both purchased an 05 and both loved it. I personally did not want to buy the same thing and looked at every other option possible. When the red tag sale started for GM I went pricing out the Equinox, Torrent, Vue, a Liberty, and some foreign SUVs. After all of this I told my Pontiac sales rep jokingly that if the deal was good enough I would consider an Rendezvous. He came back and said we may have what you are looking for. My wife drove it and loved it instantly compared to the others.Long story short we now have three in the family and got the most for our money

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  Great car - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By donna - November 2 - 1:40 am

  I traded a 2002 Rendevous for another Rendevous. I was so happy with my first one, that I couldnt think of getting another car. Am as happy with this one so far as I was with the other. My 2002 had 77,000 miles on it, and never had any trouble. Very comfortable!

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  Great Value, - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Norman G - October 5 - 11:35 am

  Sold 2001 Luxus RX300 and bought Rendezous 2006. Wife is main driver and loves it. Very good gas mileage ( Road 27 MPH ) Lexus was 21mph. Very pleasing interior with good and easy to read insturments and more quiet on road than Lexus. Great value

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  Great Value - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Jgodey - October 5 - 11:12 am

  Hard to imagine a nicer car for the money - in terms of style, features, and versatility. I purchased the base model which has every feature I need standard. Because of the bad press US cars have received I initially looked at imports, but ultimately found the best value was with this Buick. Also, it didnt hurt the Consumer Reports gave it a favorable review.