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Buick Rainier 2004

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Buick Rainier 2004

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Par Éric Descarries

Le Buick Rainier a été dévoilé pour la première fois il y a plus d’un an. Il aura fallu tout ce temps pour le mettre sur le marché. Pourtant, le Rainier n’est qu’une version révisée de ce qu’il est convenu d’appeler un GMT 360, nom de code de ce type d’utilitaire sport de dimensions moyennes fabriqué par General Motors.

Carrosserie

On reconnaîtra le Rainier à sa silhouette semblable à celle du TrailBlazer, de l’Envoy et du Bravada. Cependant, contrairement aux deux premiers, le Rainier ne sera proposé qu’en version courte à cinq passagers. Donc, pas de Rainier allongé à sept passagers. D’autre part, à la suite du premier dévoilement, le Rainier de production n’aura pas de clignotants à lentille ambrée. La lentille sera plutôt transparente. La calandre est typique de Buick, et les feux arrière, dont le design rappelle un bijou, sont uniques au Rainier.

Habitacle

Évidemment, Buick a vu à ce que le Rainer se distingue par une finition plus poussée, malgré la configuration GMT 360. Le premier véhicule utilitaire de Buick propose deux places à l’avant et trois à l’arrière avec une banquette au dossier divisible; Il propose également un bon espace pour les bagages. Une attention particulière a été apportée au tableau de bord pour qu’il ait une présentation distinctive à la Buick. Il est possible de se procurer un centre de divertissement DVD pour les passagers arrière.

Mécanique

Tous les Buick Rainier offriront deux moteurs Vortec : le 6-cylindres en ligne de 4,2 litres et le V8 de 5,3 litres. Les Rainer seront tous dotés d’une boîte de vitesses automatique, et la motricité se fera par l’intermédiaire d’une transmission intégrale. La suspension avant est indépendante, tandis que l’arrière est monté sur un pont rigide muni de ressorts pneumatiques et d’un correcteur d’assiette. Le freinage à quatre disques est appuyé par l’ABS.

Comportement

Le Rainier est un utilitaire sport très confortable, mais on l’appréciera particulièrement avec le moteur V8. Il n’est pas nécessairement plus rapide, mais on en sent la puissance. Le V8 est essentiel si l’on veut effectuer du remorquage. Cet utilitaire Buick est doux et performant, rien de plus. Excitant à conduire ? Non ! Mais confortable et rassurant !

Conclusion

Si c’est un Buick, il lui faut un V8, même si le 6-cylindres est à la hauteur de la situation. On aura attendu un bon moment, mais le Rainier saura certes faire honneur à la marque Buick.

Forces

L’aménagement intérieur Le moteur V8 à la hauteur de la situation Un bon tracteur de remorque

Faiblesses

Des lignes partagées avec trop de véhicules Un espace arrière restreint Pas de version allongée au catalogue

Nouveautés

Une nouvelle marque pour Buick Un pédalier à réglage électronique de série

Informations

Warranty Basic:
3 Years/60,000 km

Drivetrain:
3 Years/60,000 km

Corrosion:
6 Years/160,000 km

Roadside Assistance:
3 Years/60,000 km

Prix sommaire du véhicule

Description PDSF
Prix de base 49,895.00 $
Frais de transport 950.00 $
Prix total des options 0.00 $
Prix total avec les options 50,845.00 $
Prix total sans les options 50,845.00 $

Vehicle

Emissions
G/km Of CO2 Emissions N/A
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year N/A
Vehicle
EPA Classification Sport Utility

Powertrain

Transmission
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code M30
Trans Type 4
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Third Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Mileage
EnerGuide Estimate - City 15.5 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy 10.5 L/100 km
Cruising Range - City N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Combined N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - City N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A
Engine
Engine Order Code LL8
Engine Type Gas I6
Displacement 4.2L/256
Fuel System SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 275 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 275 @ 3600
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) N/A
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity N/A

Dimensions

Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume N/A
Front Head Room N/A
Front Leg Room N/A
Front Shoulder Room N/A
Front Hip Room N/A
Second Head Room N/A
Second Leg Room N/A
Second Shoulder Room N/A
Second Hip Room N/A
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase N/A
Length, Overall N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors N/A
Height, Overall N/A
Track Width, Front N/A
Track Width, Rear N/A
Min Ground Clearance N/A
Rear Door Opening Height N/A
Rear Door Opening Width N/A
Liftover Height N/A
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 N/A

Chassis

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight N/A
Curb Weight - Front N/A
Curb Weight - Rear N/A
Curb Weight N/A
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front N/A
Suspension Type - Rear N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear N/A
Tires
Front Tire Order Code QRK
Rear Tire Order Code QRK
Spare Tire Order Code QRK
Front Tire Size P255/60R17
Rear Tire Size P255/60R17
Spare Tire Size P255/60R17
Wheels
Front Wheel Size 17 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size 17 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size 17 x 7 in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Steering
Steering Type N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A

MECHANICAL

  • 4.2L (256) SFI 24-valve I6 Vortec engine
  • Engine block heater
  • 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
  • Transfer case-inc: AWD electronic automatic system, variable driving torque percentage
  • Brake/transmission shift interlock
  • Locking differential
  • All-wheel drive
  • 2608 kg (5750 lb) GVWR
  • 5-link solid axle
  • Trailering equipment-inc: integrated platform hitch w/harness connector
  • Rear luxury ride air suspension-inc: air inflator in rear compartment
  • Front/rear urethane jounce bumpers
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Bilstein shock absorbers
  • Rear load-leveling
  • P255/60R17 all-season SBR BSW tires
  • 17" x 7" aluminum wheels
  • Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire w/steel wheel
  • Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes
  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Aluminized stainless steel exhaust system
  • Tools-inc: mechanical jack, wheel wrench
  • Single 2-sided key

EXTERIOR

  • Roof rack w/side rails & crossbars
  • Front/rear body-colour bumpers
  • Body-colour body cladding
  • Grille-inc: chrome verticle bars & chrome surround
  • Dual compartment high-output halogen headlamps w/auto lamp control
  • Front halogen fog lamps
  • Dual body-colour folding pwr heated mirrors w/integrated turn signals, memory feature, reverse tilt
  • Solar-Ray deep-tinted rear side/rear quarter/rear liftgate glass
  • Rear liftgate w/electric release
  • Front/rear intermittent windshield wipers w/rear window washer

INTERIOR

  • Reclining high-back heated front bucket seats-inc: 8-way pwr seats, pwr lumbar, adjustable head restraints, driver-side seat memory
  • 3-passenger 65/35 flip/fold rear split bench seat-inc: locking feature in either up or down position, folding outboard head restraints
  • Premium leather seat trim on seating surfaces only
  • Front floor console-inc: transmission shifter, coin holder, CD/cassette storage, cup holders, rear seat radio controls, earphone jacks
  • Colour-keyed floor carpeting
  • Front/rear colour-keyed carpeted floor mats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/controls for radio/temp/driver info centre
  • Gauges-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temp, oil pressure
  • Info centre-inc: visual/audible reminders/warnings, info upon request display
  • Warning lights-inc: liftgate ajar, safety belt, ABS/parking brake, directional hazard
  • Flash-to-pass feature
  • OnStar service w/1-year Safe & Sound plan
  • Pwr adjustable brake/accelerator pedals
  • Pwr windows w/driver express-down & lockout feature
  • Pwr programmable door locks-inc: lockout protection
  • Passlock security system
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: illumination upon activation, panic mode, security perimeter lighting, door locks, (2) transmitters
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Cruise control
  • Retained accessory pwr
  • Electronic dual-zone climate control air conditioning-inc: independent front & rear controls, outside temp readout
  • Upper/lower rear seat heater ducts
  • Rear window electric defogger
  • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: seek-scan, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume control, digital clock, Theftlock, (6) speakers
  • Dual covered pwr outlets-inc: (1) in instrument panel/(1) in floor console
  • Electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass
  • Custom overhead console-inc: storage for eyeglasses/garage door opener, HomeLink 3-channel programmable transmitter, Travel Note digital recorder
  • Full colour-keyed cloth headliner
  • Colour-keyed padded cloth sunshades
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Assist handles located above all passenger doors
  • Lights-inc: entry/exit dual lamps over side doors, dome lamp/reading lamp functions, rear cargo compartment dome lamp
  • Front passenger-side/rear coat hooks
  • (5) cargo tie-down hooks
  • Concealed under-floor storage in rear cargo area, sidewall compartments

SAFETY

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Driver/front passenger dual stage front airbags
  • Child security rear door locks
  • Rear seat Lower Anchors & Top Tethers for Children (LATCH)
  • Brake/transmission shift interlock
  • Side-impact door beams
  • Dual-note horn

AIR COND EXCISE TAX

FEDERAL AIR CONDITIONING EXCISE TAX ___ 100 $

BODY CODE

LIFTGATE
  • (STD)
TB4 0 $

CHASSIS PKG

CHASSIS PKG
  • inc: rear luxury ride air suspension, front/rear urethane jounce bumpers, front/rear stabilizer bars, Bilstein shock absorbers, rear load-leveling (STD)
ZW7 0 $

GVWR

2608 kg (5750 lb) GVWR
  • (STD)
  • (REQ: LL8 Engine)
C5N 0 $
2722 kg (6001 lb) GVWR
  • (REQ: LM4 Engine)
EB1 0 $

ENGINE

4.2L (256) SFI 24-VALVE I6 VORTEC ENGINE
  • (STD)
  • (REQ: C5N GVWR)
LL8 0 $
5.3L (325) SFI V8 VORTEC ENGINE
  • (REQ: EB1 GVWR & GT4 Axle)
LM4 2120 $

TRANSMISSION

4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD
  • (STD)
M30 0 $

AXLE

3.73 AXLE RATIO GT4 0 $
4.10 AXLE RATIO
  • (N/A w/LM4 Engine)
GT5 0 $

SELECT-A-UNIT

SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) 1
  • (REQ: 1SA Preferred Equipment Group)
1 0 $
ADVERTISED SPECIAL SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) R7A
  • inc: 2608 kg (5750 lb) GVWR, 3.73 axle ratio, preliminary invoice
  • (REQ: 1SA Preferred Equipment Group)
  • *Available to dealers in AB, MAR, NF & QC regions*
R7A 0 $

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
  • (REQ: SAU 1 or R7A)
  • *Contents listed in STDs*
1SA 0 $

TIRES

P255/60R17 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES
  • (STD)
QRK 0 $

SEAT TYPE

RECLINING HIGH-BACK HEATED FRONT BUCKET SEATS
  • inc: 8-way pwr seats, pwr lumbar, driver-side seat memory (STD)
AR9 0 $

SEAT TRIM

PREMIUM LEATHER SEAT TRIM
  • *On seating surfaces only* (STD)
__2 0 $

PAINT TYPE

SOLID PAINT
  • (STD)
ZY1 0 $
EXTRA COST PAINT ___ 135 $

RADIO

ETR AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE/CD PLAYER
  • inc: seek-scan, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume control, digital clock, Theftlock, (6) speakers (STD)
___ 0 $
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER
  • inc: seek-scan, random disc function, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume control, graphic equalizer, clock, TheftLock
UC6 420 $
INTEGRATED DVD NAVIGATION
  • inc: ETR AM/FM stereo w/CD player, auto-tone control, full-feature autonomous navigation, Points of Interest (POI), seek-scan, Radio Data System (RDS), Bose premium sound system *DVD & CDs cannot be played simultaneously-only one slot available for discs*
  • *At time of print, detailed map coverage is only available for certain metropolitan areas of Canada (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver). Coverage is significantly limited outside these specified areas*
UM8 3355 $

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER SIDE-IMPACT THORAX AIRBAGS AJ7 425 $
CONVENIENCE PKG
  • inc: convenience net, rear cargo mat, rear cargo shade
ZL3 200 $
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
  • *Dealer Installed*
RAE 290 $
PRELIMINARY INVOICE Z31 0 $
BOSE PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
  • inc: enhanced 275-watt audio system, (6) Bose speakers, Digital Signal Processor (DSP) amplifier
UQA 705 $
REAR SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
  • inc: 7" flip-down overhead screen, (2) wireless headphone sets, remote control, parental mute control, auxiliary audio output jacks
  • (N/A w/CF5 Sunroof)
U42 1750 $
SLIDING SUNROOF
  • (N/A w/U42 Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System)
CF5 1130 $
ALUMINUM ASSIST STEPS
  • *Dealer Installed*
BZR 780 $
BLACK ASSIST STEPS
  • *Dealer Installed*
BZT 780 $
CHROME ASSIST STEPS
  • *Dealer Installed*
BVT 810 $
TRACKING OPTION - A4A A4A 0 $
TRACKING OPTION - A4B A4B 0 $
TRACKING OPTION - A4C A4C 0 $
TRACKING OPTION - A4D A4D 0 $
TRACKING OPTION - A4E A4E 0 $
TRACKING OPTION - A4F A4F 0 $