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2005BUICKRENDEZVOUS Neutral Cloth Frost White (50) Cappuccino Frost Metallic (97)(2) Platinum Metallic (67) Light Sandrift Metallic Interior / Lower accent: Interior / Lower accent: Interior / Lower accent: Lower Accent Neutral / Light Sandrift Neutral / Light Sandrift Gray / Storm Gray Gray / Storm Gray Gray / Storm Gray Gray Cloth Cashmere Metallic (15) Blue Frost Metallic (20)(1)(3) Sagemist Metallic (23)(1) Dark Bronzemist Metallic Interior / Lower accent: Interior: Neutral Interior: Neutral Lower Accent Neutral / Dark Bronzemist Neutral Leather Trim BUICK.COM / 800 4 A BUICK Dark Steel Blue Metallic (58)(2) Cardinal Red Metallic (63) Storm Gray Metallic Interior / Lower accent: Interior / Lower accent: Lower Accent Neutral / Light Sandrift Neutral / Dark Bronzemist Gray / Dark Graymist Gray / Dark Graymist Gray Leather Trim Black Onyx (41)(2) Dark Graymist Metallic Interior / Lower accent: Lower Accent Neutral / Dark Bronzemist Gray / Dark Graymist Neutral Sueded Fabric Insert(1) (1)Only available on Rendezvous Ultra. (2)Also available on Rendezvous Ultra as a monochromatic exterior with Neutral interior. (3)Late availability. ONE BETTER They’re two simple words that ground a whole philosophy. And drive an entire car company. They mean resolutely refusing, at every turn, to ever be satisfied with the status quo. They declare that, in every category in which we compete, Buick is determined to take on the benchmark and to go it one better. To make the leather softer. The engine more powerful. The cabin quieter. The tolerances tighter. One better. Those two simple words are much more than a mere motto. They’re a deeply held belief in a better way to build. Now see the power of those words come to life in the 2005 Rendezvous. 24 full color plates [ PLATE 1 ] The Buick tri-shield – symbolic of a commitment to craftsmanship. SUV power...luxury sedan ride...minivan capacity [ PLATE 2 ] Rendezvous Ultra in Dark Steel Blue Metallic. Sedans have been around since the very intelligent, innovative and versatile 17th century. SUVs since World War II. crossover vehicle. That would be Buick Minivans since kids discovered soccer. Rendezvous. And now there’s an even They’re all great vehicles, but sometimes more elegant way to enjoy Rendezvous — you need a little of each of them. So, what with the extra power, smoothness and if the styling and capabilities of an SUV, luxurious touches of Rendezvous Ultra. the ride and comfort of a luxury sedan and It’s time to cross over to the refined the seating capacity of a minivan were all design of Buick Rendezvous. offered together? Now that would be one RENDEZVOUS: crossing over the conventional [ PLATES 3 & 4 ] Rendezvous Ultra in Cappuccino Frost Metallic – study of profile and front fascia. [ PLATE 5 ] Rendezvous Ultra first- and second-row leather-appointed seating with premium sueded fabric inserts. [ PLATE 6 ] Rendezvous instrument panel. Expertly crafted, chrome accented. Shown with available equipment. A. B. C. RENDEZVOUS MANY OTHER VEHICLES C. EYECUE® HEAD-UP DISPLAY First devised to project vital data onto the windscreens D. ULTRASONIC REAR of supersonic jet fighters, PARKING ASSIST comforthead-up displays can help drivers get important Nuclear submarine information while they technology surfaces in A. SIX SEATING keep their eyes on the road. your driveway. When you CONFIGURATIONS Rendezvous’ available shift into reverse gear, Rendezvous can assume advanced system uses a dot sonar waves are sent six different seating B. THIRD-ROW LEGROOM matrix liquid-crystal display out from four ultrasonic configurations to let you (LCD) to exhibit information transmitter/receivers built carry up to seven people All-wheel drive and an in green against a black into the rear bumper. or over 108 cubic feet of independent rear suspension field. It uses small pixels If a parked vehicle, or cargo. The available second- often take up so much to create both alphanumeric stationary objects at least row captain’s chair seats space that the rear floor of messages and graphic ten inches high, is detected recline, slide forward and the vehicle has to be raised symbols. The array is 28 in your intended path, the back and are easy to fold to accommodate them, pixels high by 90 pixels sonar waves will bounce and remove. You can keep sacrificing third-row legroom. wide and the image is off the obstacle and back your gear neatly arranged But not with Rendezvous. projected in front of the to the sensors in the and safely out of sight in Its unitized body construction driver, so the driver doesn’t bumper. The sensors will a clever rear storage system leaves extra room for the have to shift focus away activate both an audio that’s available. Plus, with independent rear suspension. from the road to gather warning signal and warning the available third-row Plus, its available all-wheel information. Items displayed lights if you are nearing bench seat folded flat into drive system was designed include speed, radio display, an obstacle while backing the floor and the second- from the outset to be turn signal, check gauges, up at low speed. The closer row seats removed, you compact, so it conveniently high beam and low fuel you get, the more intrusive have maximum space fits under a flat rear-load indicators. Both image the alarms and lights for cargo. floor with no sacrifice of brightness and height become. Ultrasonic rear cargo room or legroom with are driver-adjustable for parking assist is available Cargo and load capacity limited PLATE 7 by weight and distribution. the available third-row seat. optimum visibility. on every Rendezvous. [ ] Rendezvous’ center console can stow and power all the gear that goes with twenty-first century living. Shown with available equipment. A. ON-DEMAND B. INDEPENDENT C. INDEPENDENT D. 3,500-LB. TOWING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE FRONT SUSPENSION/ REAR SUSPENSION/ CAPACITY HYDROFORMED AUTOMATIC REAR-LEVEL This technologically ENGINE CRADLE CONTROL Rendezvous has the power innovative system uses front- to tow up to 3,500 lbs. with wheel drive for ordinary Rendezvous’ front suspension Rendezvous’ rear suspension its optional towing package, driving conditions. But when is specifically engineered is fully independent. It which includes the automatic slippery road surfaces are to optimize handling employs a short and long rear-level control system. and stability, while at arm design with unequal- encountered, the available Maximum trailer weight ratings are the same time delivering length control arms and a calculated assuming a base vehicle, system automatically adds except for any options necessary the ride characteristics toe-control link. The upper to achieve the rating, plus driver. power to the rear wheels The weight of other optional without perceptibly affecting of a comfortable sedan. and lower control arms, equipment, passengers and cargo Proven MacPherson strut knuckles and crossmembers will reduce the maximum trailer comfort or handling. Inside weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. the rear-drive module, twin technology is coupled with are fabricated from aluminum pumps react to any difference four-stage damper valving to help maximize strength in the rotational speed of the for handling and control. while minimizing mass. front and rear wheels. If one The front lower control Premium monotube shock of the front wheels begins arms and hydroformed absorbers help provide to slip, the rear-mounted engine cradle provide excellent wheel control and gerotor units pressurize strength to help absorb road road isolation compared to fluid to engage clutches inputs, providing a smooth a twin-tube design. Plus, the that redirect torque to ride and precise handling. rear suspension is isolated one or both rear wheels. Hydroforming uses the from the body to reduce the This helps the rear wheels power of pressurized fluid road noise and smooth the to smoothly and seamlessly sealed in a hollow round ride. The automatic rear-level provide traction, which cradle rail to help precisely control system, included allows Rendezvous to keep form the shape of the cradle in the available trailering moving despite muddy, for consistent steel wall thick- package, is designed to help snowy or slippery road ness and dimensional control. improve ride and handling surfaces. Even if both front while carrying loads. It works wheels and one rear wheel by adding an air bladder are slipping, power can around each rear shock litiesabsorber which is inflated be directed to the other rear wheel. And when the system by an on-board compressor. detects that the front wheels It automatically helps level have regained good traction, the rear of the vehicle when it moves back into its heavy loads are carried or front-wheel drive mode. a trailer is connected. A. B. C. [ PLATE 8 ] Multiple gerotor clutch plates – part of Rendezvous’ available all-wheel drive system. [ PLATE 9 ] Versatility in motion. Rendezvous CXL in Black Onyx with Dark Graymist lower accent. Shown with available equipment. [ PLATE 10 ] Technology as sculpture. Intake and exhaust valves from the available 3.6L V6 VVT engine. A. 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE B. DUAL OVERHEAD C. ELECTRONIC THROTTLE D. 3.4L V6 ENGINE CAMSHAFTS WITH FOUR CONTROL Horsepower Torque (lb-ft) GM recently developed, VALVES PER CYLINDER Rendezvous CX and CXL 300 600 from a clean sheet of Often seen on premium models are powered by the The more intake and 250 500 paper, a new family of automobiles, electronic standard 3.4L V6 engine, exhaust valves an engine drive-by-wire throttle 200 400 sophisticated V6 engines which has a well-earned for global application has, the easier it can control is a look at the history of providing smooth, 15 0 300 in premium and high- breathe. That is to say, future. There is no cable reliable power. It employs the easier it can draw the 10 0 200 performance vehicles.