Remember the old advertising jingle: Wouldn't you really rather drive a Buick? Many people would. But until the introduction of the 2004 Rainier, GM's near-luxury brand had nothing to offer buyers who seek a mid-size sport-utility vehicle. The Buick Rainier seats five and boasts an engine powerful enough to pull a boat or horse trailer. The Rainier shares its underpinnings with several other mid-size GM SUVs, but it alone offers a V8 engine in the standard-length wheelbase configuration. The others offer the same V8, but only in their extended vehicles that come with three rows of seats, namely the GMC Envoy XL and Chevy TrailBlazer EXT. But that V8 engine is just one of several perks that come with the Rainier. It's among the quietest SUVs we've driven. And it rides more smoothly than the other GM models. With a price range from the mid-30s to the low 40s, the Rainier is an appealing prospect for those who appreciate strong silent types. This is an SUV that can more than pull its own, and a loaded horse trailer to boot.
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Rainier
2004
2004 Buick Rainier
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Overview
Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
Standard:
4.2L I-6 / 275 HP / 275 ft.lbs.
Available:
5.3L V-8 / 290 HP / 325 ft.lbs.
Transmission
4-spd auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
16 / 21 / 18 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | Standard:
4.2L I-6 / 275 HP / 275 ft.lbs. Available:
5.3L V-8 / 290 HP / 325 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 16 / 21 / 18 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Short And Long Arm |
Rear Suspension | Rigid Axle Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel |
Fuel Tank | 22.0 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $84 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 80.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | |
Exterior Length | 191.8 " |
Exterior Width | 75.4 " |
Exterior Height | 74.5 " |
Front Headroom | 40.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 39.6 " |
Front Legroom | 43.1 " |
Rear Legroom | 37.1 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 58.5 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 4,442 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 113 " |
Turning Radius | 18.2 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 17.0 " Brushed Aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Chrome |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Pass-key Iii |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months / 100,000 Miles |
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