Driving Impressions
Despite structural similarities to the wildly styled Pontiac Aztek, Buick's crossover model has a personality of its own. Automatic-transmission responses are quick and easy. Acceleration is good, if not exactly inspiring. The Rendezvous runs very quietly and offers plenty of versatile space. The gauges are notable in appearance, but they're not the easiest to read at a glance.
The Rendezvous delivers a generally soft ride, but its suspension hits some bumps rather hard. Handling is reasonably precise with good steering feel and feedback, very much like what drivers might expect from a minivan.
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Towing a Trailer
WARNING:
The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if
the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is
not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is
too heavy, the brakes may ...
Rolling Ding Factory
I noticed another anomaly that didn't stand out in previous tests: a flawed
interior handle design. Doors usually have an unlatch handle and a separate grab
handle nearby for closing the door. The ...
Fuel Information Button
(Fuel Information):
Press the fuel information
button to scroll through the range, fuel used,
average fuel economy, and the engine oil
life system.
Fuel Range: Press the fuel information button ...