L’habit ne fait pas le noble !

Philippe Crowe

Le Rainier marque l’entrée de Buick dans le créneau des utilitaires sport à châssis indépendant. Même le nom, emprunté au célèbre mont Rainier, en banlieue de Seattle, lui confère un statut social enviable.

Carrosserie

La structure générale et la mécanique du camion proviennent du Trail- Blazer de Chevrolet. Seuls l’avant, l’arrière et quelques détails de présentation le distinguent de ses frères. Un seul empattement est offert: court. On a voulu lui donner une allure aussi élégante qu’un camion peut l’être, mais la calandre semble issue directement des berlines Buick, sans qu’il y ait eu de réels efforts pour l’incorporer à l’ensemble.

Habitacle

L’espace intérieur s’avère intéressant et généreux pour un véhicule de ce gabarit. La position de conduite est bonne et le réglage ajustable du pédalier, de série, contribue fortement à l’agrémenter. Les sièges, séparés à l’avant, sont tendus de cuir et des appliques de chrome et de similironce de noyer garnissent l’intérieur.

Mécanique

Le moteur de série est le Vortec 4200, un six cylindres en ligne de 4,2 litres produisant 275 chevaux. Le Vortec 5300, un V8 de 5,3 litres produisant 290 chevaux, constitue un meilleur choix. La différence de 15 chevaux ne semble pas grande, mais l’avantage de 55 livres-pied de couple qu’offre le V8 améliore l’agrément de conduite du véhicule.

Comportement

La principale critique vient du comportement et sa sensibilité aux vents latéraux. Pour le reste, les suspensions font leur travail adéquatement et le système de transmission intégrale se révèle efficace.

Conclusion

L’allure se veut noble et la robe luxueuse, mais les dessous sont roturiers. Là est probablement la grande faille du Rainier : ne pouvoir cacher ses origines modestes.

Forces

•Intérieur confortable et spacieux •Combinaison V8 et empattement court •Capacité de remorquage

Faiblesses

• Ligne et plateforme de ses frères • Sensibilité aux vents latéraux • Prix élevé

Nouveautés en 2005

•nouveaux pneus P245/65R17, volant et pommeau de levier de vitesses avec cuir et similibois, nouvelles garnitures intérieures chromées, lecteur CD/MP3 optionnel, système OnStar avec commande vocale, détecteur d’occupation du siège du passager avant, système de navigation à écran cathodique, nouvelles jantes à six rayons optionnelles, nouvelles couleurs de carrosserie

Description	PDSF
Prix de base	49,665.00 $
Frais de transport	1,050.00 $
Prix total des options	0.00 $
Prix total avec les options	50,715.00 $
Prix total sans les options	50,715.00 $

Description

PDSF

Prix de base

49,665.00 $

Frais de transport

1,050.00 $

Prix total des options

0.00 $

Prix total avec les options

50,715.00 $

Prix total sans les options

50,715.00 $

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

Emissions

G/km Of CO2 Emissions

N/A

Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year

N/A

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility

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 (2004) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy	10.5 (2004) 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

Transmission

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

M30

Trans Type

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 (2004) L/100 km

EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy

10.5 (2004) 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

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

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

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

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	5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear	5-Link
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	QTM
Rear Tire Order Code	QTM
Spare Tire Order Code	QTM
Front Tire Size	P245/65R17
Rear Tire Size	P245/65R17
Spare Tire Size	P245/65R17
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

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

5-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

5-Link

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

QTM

Rear Tire Order Code

QTM

Spare Tire Order Code

QTM

Front Tire Size

P245/65R17

Rear Tire Size

P245/65R17

Spare Tire Size

P245/65R17

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

2608 kg (5750 lb) GVWR (STD) (REQ: LL8 Engine)	C5N	0 $
2722 kg (6001 lb) GVWR (REQ: LH6 Engine)	EB1	0 $

4.2L SFI 24-VALVE I6 VORTEC ENGINE (STD) (REQ: C5N GVWR)	LL8	0 $
5.3L SFI V8 VORTEC ENGINE (REQ: EB1 GVWR & GT4 Axle)	LH6	2120 $

3.73 AXLE RATIO	GT4	0 $
4.10 AXLE RATIO (N/A w/LH6 Engine)	GT5	0 $

SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) 1 (REQ: 1SA Preferred Equipment Group)	1	0 $
ADVERTISED SPECIAL SELECT-A-UNIT (SAU) R7A inc: 3.73 axle ratio, preliminary invoice (REQ: 1SA Preferred Equipment Group) Available to dealers in AB, BC, MAR, NF & PRA regions	R7A	0 $

AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE & CD PLAYER inc: seek & scan, radio data system (RDS), speed-compensated volume control, digital clock, TheftLock, (6) speakers (STD)	___	0 $
AM/FM STEREO RADIO 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 $
AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CD PLAYER & MP3 PLAYER inc: seek & scan, radio data system (RDS), auto-tone control, digital clock, auto volume, TheftLock, premium front/rear speakers (N/A w/UQA Bose Premium Sound System)	US8	50 $
AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CD PLAYER & DVD NAVIGATION inc: full-feature autonomous navigation, Points of Interest (POI), seek & scan, auto-tone control, radio data system (RDS), touch screen controls, Bose premium sound system DVD & CDs cannot be played simultaneously-only one slot available for discs Detailed map coverage is available for most major urban areas of the United States and certain metropolitan areas of Canada (Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, London, Windsor, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver). Coverage is significantly limited outside these areas.	UM8	3355 $

Buick Rainier 2005

Buick Rainier 2005

L’habit ne fait pas le noble !

Philippe Crowe

Carrosserie

Habitacle

Mécanique

Comportement

Conclusion

Forces

Faiblesses

Nouveautés en 2005

Informations

Prix sommaire du véhicule

Vehicle

Powertrain

Dimensions

Chassis

MECHANICAL

EXTERIOR

INTERIOR

SAFETY

AIR COND EXCISE TAX

BODY CODE

CHASSIS PKG

GVWR

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

AXLE

SELECT-A-UNIT

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP

SEAT TYPE

SEAT TRIM

PAINT TYPE

RADIO

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

SUN & SOUND PKG inc: pwr tilt/sliding sunroof, AM/FM stereo radio w/6-disc in-dash cd changer, Bose premium sound system GROSS	R6S	2255 $
SUN & SOUND PKG inc: pwr tilt/sliding sunroof, AM/FM stereo radio w/cd player & DVD navigation GROSS	R6T	4485 $
SUN & SOUND PKG CREDIT DISCOUNT	___	-1000 $
DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER ROOF MOUNTED HEAD CURTAIN SIDE-IMPACT AIR BAGS	ASF	695 $
CARGO ORGANIZER inc: rear compartment cargo area organizer, non-skid rubberized surface, moulded leak-proof liquid container holder/compartments, fold down flat load floor collapsible partitions, re-configurable dividers 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 (N/A w/US8 Stereo)	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 $
PWR TILT/SLIDING SUNROOF inc: express-open, wind deflector (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 $