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.
See also:
Curve Tips
• Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
• Reduce speed before entering a
curve.
• Maintain a reasonable steady
speed through the curve.
• Wait until the vehicle is out of
the curve bef ...
Child Restraint Systems
(A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat
A rear-facing infant seat (A)
provides restraint with the seating
surface against the back of the
infant.
The harness system holds the infant
in place and, in a ...
Flash-to-Pass
To flash the high beams, pull the
turn signal/lane change lever toward
you, and release. ...
