Engine: 3.6-liter dohc V6 with VVT

Engine Options: 185-hp 3.4-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 242-hp 3.6-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags

Optional Safety Equipment: side-impact airbags, ABS, traction control, tire-inflation monitor

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Ramos Arizpe, Mexico

Model Tested: Buick Rendezvous Ultra AWD ($38,220)

Standard Equipment: Ultra package includes dual-zone automatic air conditioning, leather seating surfaces with suede inserts, dual heated six-way power seats, memory driver's seat and memory outside mirrors, second-row captain's chairs, third-row flip/fold bench seat, head-up display; power windows, locks and mirrors; cruise control; XM Satellite Radio, rear audio controls and headphone jacks, eight-speaker AM/FM/6CD stereo; tire inflation monitor; overhead console; driver information center; universal garage door opener; theft-deterrent system; rear park assist; OnStar communications system; cargo mat

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: 685

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 242 @ 6000

Torque: 232 @ 3500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/25

Wheelbase: 112.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 186.5/73.6/68.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.7/63.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 6 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.9/61.1/40.5 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 40.1/61.1/39.0 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.5/48.3/34.6 inches

Trunk Volume: 108.9 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 7.0 inches

Curb Weight: 4272 pounds

Towing Capacity: 2000 pounds

Tires: P225/60R17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 18.0 Gallons