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What Edmunds Says
Quiet and powerful, especially in V8 form, the Rainier fails to look and act the part of a luxury SUV in most other respects.
Pros
Exceptionally quiet ride, strong optional V8, easy to get in and out, decent off-road ability.
Cons
Subpar build and materials quality, sloppy handling, lacks key safety features, not enough storage space.
Available Rainier SUV Models
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- 4.2L 6-cyl. engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 14 cty/20 hwy mpg
- All-wheel drive
- Traction Control
- Navigation System (Optional)
- DVD player (Optional)
What's New for 2005
The CXL Plus trim level is dropped in favor of a single CXL model; a CD/MP3 player stereo is newly optional; real wood replaces the fake stuff for the steering wheel and shift knob; and various upgrades help spruce things up inside. Full-length head curtain airbags make their way to the options list, though Buick has dropped last year's seat-mounted side airbags (which provided torso protection for front occupants).
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