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2004 Buick Rainier Mid-Size Sport-Utility Wagon
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In the cabin, Rainier provides a luxurious environment in monochromatic hues with personal comfort as the theme.
A pair of form-fitting bucket seats in front stands beside a central console with multiple functions. It cradles the shift lever and a dash stack of gear for audio and climate systems, with twin air vents perched above.
Round analog gauges in the instruments cluster include a large tachometer to the left of the centered speedometer, with all dials displaying faces in white and needles prominent in a shade of aqua green.
Due to Rainier's long wheelbase, legroom for the rear three-person bench is ample. The seatback splits into sections and folds down to fashion a flat floor in the cargo bay with double the space at 85 cubic feet.
Rainier comes with a high content of standard equipment like power windows and locks and mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate system, OnStar telecommunications with a DVD-based navigation system, and the perforated leather upholstery with front seats adding armrests and power controls plus memory settings.
Options range from heated seats to adjustable floor pedals, a Bose audio system with CD changer and a DVD-based video entertainment system for backseat riders.
We expect Buick to cast Rainier in a range of prices reaching from around $36,000 to $44,000 or so.
Editors' Ratings
Pros: Comfortable ride, optional V-8 and Third Row Bench Seat
Cons: You can buy this truck under every brand GM makes, Trailblazer, Envoy, Isuzu Ascender
Ratings (1-10)
- Style:7
- Performance: 7
- Price: 7
- Handling: 7
- Ride: 8
- Comfort: 8
- Quality: 7
- Overall: 7.2
