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2005 Buick Rendezvous
At a Glance
| Pricing | $26,780 - $38,415 |
|---|---|
| Drive Types | FWD, AWD |
| Engines | 3.4l V6, 3.6l V6 |
| Transmissions | A4 |
| Fuel Economy | 18-19 (city), 24-27 (highway) |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 49 |
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A larger and better styled stablemate to the Pontiac Aztek.
Overview Information
The Rendezvous is the Pontiac Aztek done right. It offers a good on-road ride with optional all-wheel drive for improved traction. Rendezvous's mini-van derived platfrom allows for three rows of seating in a fairly compact package. The optional Ultra model offers a huge engine upgrade with a 3.6 litre V6 rated at 240hp versus the 185 hp in the standard 3.4 litre V6. Unfortunately, upgrades come at a stiff premium. An all-wheel drive Rendezvous runs close to $40K. At that price there's a lot of stiff competition.
What Changed:
The 240hp Ultra package is now available with FWD. In addition, the 3.6L VVT engine is now available in the FWD CXL model.
| Model/Trim/Package | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous CX, CXL | 3.4l V6 (185-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 38 | $26,780 |
| Rendezvous CX, CXL | 3.4l V6 (185-bhp) | A4 | AWD | 41 | $29,970 |
| Rendezvous Ultra | 3.6l V6 (242-bhp) | A4 | AWD | 49 | $38,415 |
| Rendezvous Ultra | 3.6l V6 (242-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 42 | $36,350 |
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