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| [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]<br>[[GMC Envoy]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Bravada]]<br>[[Saab 9-7X]] | | [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]<br>[[GMC Envoy]]<br>[[Isuzu Ascender]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Bravada]]<br>[[Saab 9-7X]] | ||
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The '''Buick Rainier''' is a mid-size [[SUV]] from [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]]. Introduced for 2004 to replace the [[Oldsmobile Bravada]], the Rainier is the first truck sold under the Buick marque (the unibody [[Buick Rendezvous|Rendezvous]] might also qualify) since the 1920s, and is the first body-on-frame [[V8]]-powered Buick since the 1996 [[Buick Roadmaster|Roadmaster]]. The Rainier (and [[Buick Rendezvous|Rendezvous]]) | The '''Buick Rainier''' is a mid-size [[SUV]] from [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]]. Introduced for 2004 to replace the [[Oldsmobile Bravada]], the Rainier is the first truck sold under the Buick marque (the unibody [[Buick Rendezvous|Rendezvous]] might also qualify) since the 1920s, and is the first body-on-frame [[V8]]-powered Buick since the 1996 [[Buick Roadmaster|Roadmaster]]. The Rainier (and [[Buick Rendezvous|Rendezvous]]) were replaced by a new [[crossover SUV]], the [[Buick Enclave|Enclave]], on the GM Lambda platform for 2008. | ||
The Rainier | The Rainier was only available in a 5-passenger bodystyle, but was one of the three GMT360 truck to offer V8 power in this configuration with the [[GMC Envoy]] Denali and [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]] SS. Both [[rear wheel drive|rear]] and [[all wheel drive]] models are offered. An upscale ''CXL'' trim added a better Bose stereo and XM [[Satellite Radio]]. | ||
Buick also debuted the QuietTuning concept of acoustic control on the Rainier. Buick's QuietTuning involves designing a vehicle with sound dampening features like triple door seals, acoustic laminate glass, and thicker sound-absorbing pads on the hood and firewall. | Buick also debuted the QuietTuning concept of acoustic control on the Rainier. Buick's QuietTuning involves designing a vehicle with sound dampening features like triple door seals, acoustic laminate glass, and thicker sound-absorbing pads on the hood and firewall. | ||
Engines: | Engines: | ||
* 2004- [[GM Atlas engine#LL8|LL8]] 4.2 L (256 in³) [[I6]] | * 2004-2007 [[GM Atlas engine#LL8|LL8]] 4.2 L (256 in³) [[I6]] | ||
* 2004- [[GM Vortec engine#5300|5300]] 5.3 L (323 in³) [[V8]] | * 2004-2007 [[GM Vortec engine#5300|5300]] 5.3 L (323 in³) [[V8]] | ||
==Direct Competitors== | ==Direct Competitors== | ||
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*[[Ford Explorer]] | *[[Ford Explorer]] | ||
*[[Honda Pilot]] | *[[Honda Pilot]] | ||
*[[Jeep Commander]] | |||
*[[Jeep Grand Cherokee]] | |||
*[[Lincoln Aviator]] | *[[Lincoln Aviator]] | ||
*[[Mercury | *[[Mercury Mountaineer]] | ||
*[[Nissan Pathfinder]] | *[[Nissan Pathfinder]] | ||
*[[Toyota 4Runner]] | *[[Toyota 4Runner]] | ||
*[[Volkswagen | *[[Volkswagen Touareg]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.carsdirect.com/buick/rainier/ Buick Rainier Review] from CarsDirect.com | *[http://www.carsdirect.com/buick/rainier/ Buick Rainier Review] from CarsDirect.com | ||
*[http://www.all-carparts.com/Buick/Buick-Rainier.php Buick Rainier official photos] | |||
{{Buick}} | {{Buick}} | ||
This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Rainier Buick Rainier], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buick_Rainier&action=history contributors]. | This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Rainier Buick Rainier], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buick_Rainier&action=history contributors]. | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Discontinued Models]] | ||
[[Category:Buick Vehicles|Rainier]] | [[Category:Buick Vehicles|Rainier]] | ||
[[Category:SUVs]] | [[Category:SUVs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:30, 4 June 2010
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| Buick Rainier | ||
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| Buick | ||
| Production | 2004-2007 | |
| Class | Mid-Size SUV | |
| Body Style | 5-Door Wagon | |
| Length | 193.4" | |
| Width | 75.4" | |
| Height | 74.5" | |
| Wheelbase | 113" | |
| Weight | 4400-4600 lbs | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic, RWD/4WD | |
| Engine | 4.2L (256 cid) I6 (2004-2007) 5.3L (323 cid) V8 (2005-2007) | |
| Power | 270-300 hp | |
| Similar | Chevrolet TrailBlazer GMC Envoy Isuzu Ascender Oldsmobile Bravada Saab 9-7X | |
| Platform | GMT360 | |
The Buick Rainier is a mid-size SUV from General Motors. Introduced for 2004 to replace the Oldsmobile Bravada, the Rainier is the first truck sold under the Buick marque (the unibody Rendezvous might also qualify) since the 1920s, and is the first body-on-frame V8-powered Buick since the 1996 Roadmaster. The Rainier (and Rendezvous) were replaced by a new crossover SUV, the Enclave, on the GM Lambda platform for 2008.
The Rainier was only available in a 5-passenger bodystyle, but was one of the three GMT360 truck to offer V8 power in this configuration with the GMC Envoy Denali and Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS. Both rear and all wheel drive models are offered. An upscale CXL trim added a better Bose stereo and XM Satellite Radio.
Buick also debuted the QuietTuning concept of acoustic control on the Rainier. Buick's QuietTuning involves designing a vehicle with sound dampening features like triple door seals, acoustic laminate glass, and thicker sound-absorbing pads on the hood and firewall.
Engines:
Direct Competitors
- Chrysler Aspen
- Dodge Durango
- Ford Explorer
- Honda Pilot
- Jeep Commander
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Lincoln Aviator
- Mercury Mountaineer
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Toyota 4Runner
- Volkswagen Touareg
External links
- Buick Rainier Review from CarsDirect.com
- Buick Rainier official photos
This page uses content from Wikipedia; see Buick Rainier, which includes these contributors.
