2002 Buick Rendezvous 2.5X AWD

The Rendezvous is Buick’s crossover vehicle that blends the virtues of a sedan, sport utility vehicle and minivan. It is the first truck-based Buick since 1923. With the Rendezvous, Buick hopes to attract more younger buyers and counteract the brand’s appeal to older motorists. To help in that quest, long before it went on sale, Buick exhibited the Rendezvous at golf tournaments, the COMDEX computer dealers’ convention and various public events., Described in terms of “refined ruggedness,” the Rendezvous has an overall shape that suggests an SUV and has details that promote a youthful image. Sharp lines take precedence over curves, and a fastback rear slope is said to be less boxy than the typical SUV rear., Certain kinship elements to other Buicks are evident, led by the oval-shape grille, which is painted rather than chromed. In fact, chrome is minimal throughout. An accent ring surrounds the center tri-shield emblem, and headlights sit deep in the front fascia, with detailing around their lenses., Eight-spoke wheels are similar to those used on other Buicks, but their design on the Rendezvous is aggressive. The top portion of the vehicle is considered more refined, while the lower body gets a more rugged blacked-out appearance, which emphasizes the fact that it combines the attributes of a premium sedan with a versatile SUV. Two-tone side cladding wraps all the way around., The second-row seats “flip and fold” to give access to the optional third-row seats, which results in a seven-passenger capacity. Seats fold down to yield a cargo volume of 108.9 cubic feet, and a 4-by-8-foot panel can be loaded through the back door., Driver amenities include automatic door locking and unlocking, a tire-inflation monitor that illuminates if low tire pressure is detected, an ultrasonic intrusion-alert system that can detect movement inside the vehicle while it’s locked. , A 185-horsepower, 3.4-liter V-6 engine teams with a four-speed-automatic transmission. , Despite structural similarities to the wildly styled, slow-selling Pontiac Aztek, Buick’s crossover SUV has an appearance and personality all of its own. The Rendezvous looks essentially like a Buick that happens to have a minivan-SUV sort of body behind the familiar-shaped grille. Acceleration is good if not exactly inspiring, though automatic-transmission responses are excellent, quick and easy. The Rendezvous runs very quietly and offers plenty of versatile space in a distinctive interior. Gauges are particularly notable in appearance, though they’re not the easiest to read at a glance. Handling is undeniably minivanlike — it is reasonably precise with good steering feel and feedback., , So come in to take this vehicle for a test drive! Cal 509-487-4845 to set up an appointment!