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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  2006 CXL 3.6 VVT - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By barb9 - March 22 - 12:57 pm

  This is the Rendezvous Buick should of had when staring the RDV line. I purposely sought out to buy the Rendezvous with the 3.5 engine when I heard about it. I previously owned a 2002 CX 3.4 that was slightly underpowered at times when you needed power, but got good gas mileage. This 3.5 engine gives me better mileage and lots of power. Unfortunately to buy this model requires buying all the bells and whistles. A small trade off for a wonderful engine. Have owned it for almost a year and nothing wrong with it (unlike my 2002). Up to 2006, the Rendezvous had the biggest cargo room of any midsize SUV/CUV and tied for top spot in fuel efficiency. Too bad they are ending the Rendezvous, I would buy another (3rd) one!

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  2006 Rendezvous - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Brian - March 1 - 1:54 pm

  Very nice vehicle! I traded in a Chevy Trailblazer for the Buick to improve fuel economy and have been pleasantly suprised on how much cargo space this vehicle has! The vehicle has great power around town and the high seating position offers great visability for driving. The fit and finish on the vehicle is very good but I am very disappointed about the lack of space for tall drivers. I am 64 and although there is sufficient headroom, the legroom is much less than the Trailblazer and the drivers side door sticks to far in and hits my left leg. I also hit the parking brake with my leg as I enter and exit the vehicle. What I would give for a split bench seat!

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  A piece of Junk - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By KimmyO - February 24 - 7:47 pm

  In the one year I have owned this lemon it has continually been in the shop. First, my best mileage is only about 12.5-13.5 mpg, no matter if I am driving around town or on the highway. Dealership says nothing is wrong and nothing they can do. Now, lets talk about the problems with this piecd of junk. The left front struts had to be replaced in the first three months. Gears in the steering mechanism were replaced in month 4. In the 6th month, the transmission went out. Month 9, the power steering unit had to be replaced. I am not a bad driver nor drive in a reckless manner. I am a 65 year old lady who does not know where to turn.

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  A Great Car - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Richard - January 23 - 12:50 pm

  Im on my second Rendezvous and will probably buy a third. I need a 7-seater and I dont like big boats (Suburban, etc.). I was looking for a smallish city car that can seat my whole family, and this is it. The price is about the lowest in class, the quality is good. And its small, which I love. I think only the Hyundai Santa Fe is smaller or cheaper, and Id never buy a Hyundai. It looks stylish on the outside, plenty of space and flexibility inside. Its not overdesigned. Just a good car. Its interesting to me that the customers rating for this car was so much higher than the editors rating. Maybe the editors need to drive it again.

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  Great minivan alternative! - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By luv our vous - January 5 - 8:54 pm

  We have a Cardinal Red AWD CXL, and we love it! If youre looking for an alternative to a minivan, the Rendezvous is it! We have had 2 minivans prior to this, but our children are now in college, so the Rendezvous is a perfect fit for our lives now. The AWD is wonderful to have on snow and ice, and makes a real difference in handling. Our only real complaint concerns the very tall front seat headrests. They are rather difficult to see around-you really need to turn around to see sufficiently when backing up. Other than that, the Rendezvous is very comfortable, handles and rides like a car, and is very quiet. We love it!

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  2006 Rendevous - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Rick Z - December 24 - 9:16 am

  We have a CXL loaded including the trailer package and 3.5 V-6. We traded our 2003 Escalade to take advantage of the advertised highway 28 mpg. The 17 in town and 21 on the road is a dissapointment. The comfort is good

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  Great Crossover - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Matt - December 7 - 5:55 pm

  We love our RDV! We chose the CXL FWD model in Amethyst. The fit and finish of the vehicle are great. The upgrades of the interior on the CXL that really sold us are the sunroof and the "bun" warmers. We are both tall (over 62") and the headroom and legroom are amazing for both the front and 2nd row!

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  Buick Rendezvous - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By duke28 - November 29 - 9:32 am

  I love the visibility from both sides and behind in this vehicle. The doors open wide enough for a handicap person. Its a comfortable car and easy to handle. We live in the mts and have no trouble getting around, we have front wheel drive. However, my gas mileagel isnt always the best in the mts. but I will not complain.......

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  Great Vehicle - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Al Hummels - November 26 - 11:10 am

  We traded in our like new Surburban for this vehicle and took it on a 1 week 3,000 mile trip. I cant believe how comfortable and easy to drive it is. I am 64" and weigh 275 lbs and have plenty of room. My wife is disabled (couldnt get into the Surburban) and finds it easy to get into and out of. We love it and would recommend it to anyone.

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  Best vehicle weve bought in years - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Paul Cesarini - October 16 - 8:06 pm

  We opted for a fully loaded CXL model (though without the XM radio or heads-up display, since our daily commutes are only a few miles). For us, its the ideal blend of a roomy, family-friendly vehicle with all the benefits of an SUV and a minivan, but virtually none of the drawbacks. Unline the Highlander and competing vehicles, the Rendezvous has a third row seat capable of comfortably holding two adults. Ive even sat back there, myself. The leather and wood grain interior is worth the extra cost. We got all the safety features, though we skipped the AWD. FWD + traction control + ABS is fine. We previously had a Saturn VUE, but Im glad we traded it for the Rendezvous