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| Model Lineup |
Engine
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Transmission
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3400 3.4L V6
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4-spd auto (Hydra-Matic
4T65-E)
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| Rendezvous CX |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rendezvous CXL |
Standard
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Standard
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| Engine |
2003 Buick Rendezvous |
Type
|
3400 3.4L V6 (LA1) |
| Displacement (cu in / cc) |
204 / 3350 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm) |
3.62 x 3.31 / 92 x 84 |
| Block material |
cast iron |
| Cylinder head material |
cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain |
OVH, assembled steel camshaft, roller-type
hydraulic lifters, pushrods, roller rocker arms, two valves per cylinder |
| Ignition system |
distributorless design with 24 reference
pulses per revolution and extended-life platinum-tipped spark plugs |
| Fuel delivery |
sequential injection with top-feed twin-spray
injectors |
| Compression ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm |
185 / 138 @ 5200 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
210 / 285 @ 4000 |
| Recommended fuel |
unleaded regular |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm) |
6000 |
| Exhaust system |
combination stainless steel and aluminized
stainless steel |
| Emissions controls |
PCV, EGR, catalytic converter, evaporative
system |
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined) |
FWD: 19 / 26 / 22 |
| AWD: 18 / 24 / 21 |
| Transmission |
2003 Buick Rendezvous |
| Type |
Hydra-Matic 4T65-E
electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with overdrive and torque
converter clutch |
| Gear ratios (:1): |
| 1st |
2.92 |
| 2nd |
1.57 |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
| 4th |
0.71 |
| Reverse |
2.39 |
| Final drive ratio |
3.29:1 |
| Chassis
/ Suspension |
2003 Buick Rendezvous |
| Front |
independent, strut-type
with coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear |
independent, short and
long control arms with one toe-control link per side, coil springs,
anti-roll bar,monotube shocks |
| Traction control: |
all-speed using brake
application and engine torque reduction (available on front-wheel
drive only) |
| Steering type: |
power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning circle, curb to curb (ft / m) |
37.4 / 11.4 |
| Brakes |
2003 Buick Rendezvous |
| Type |
four-wheel vented disc
with power assist |
| Front rotor diameter x
width (in / mm) |
FWD: 10.8 x 1.2 / 275
x 30 |
| AWD: 11.8 x 1.2 / 300
x 30 |
| Rear rotor diameter x width (in / mm) |
11.5 x 0.4 / 291 x 11 |
| Wheels / Tires |
2003 Buick Rendezvous |
| Wheels |
FWD: steel 16 x 6.5-inch
with full plastic cover |
| AWD standard / FWD
optional: cast aluminum 16 x 6.5-inch |
| AWD optional: cast
aluminum 16 x 6.5-inch with chrome finish |
| Tires |
P215/70R16 all-season
blackwall radial |
| optional: P215/70R16
all-season blackwall touring radial |
| spare: 16 x 4 aluminum
with compact tire |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003 Buick Rendezvous |
| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
112.2 / 2851 |
| Overall length (in / mm) |
186.5 / 4738 |
| Overall width (in / mm) |
73.6 / 1871 |
| Overall height (in / mm) |
68.9 / 1750 (without roof rack) |
| Track (in / mm) |
Front |
62.7 / 1593 |
| Rear |
63.8 / 1621 |
| Minimum ground clearance (in / mm) |
7 / 177 |
| Step-in height (in / mm) |
16.4 / 416.6 |
| Curb weight (lbs / kg) |
4024 / 1829 |
| Weight distribution (% front / % rear) |
56 / 44 |
| Interior
Dimensions |
Front |
Middle |
Rear |
| Seating capacity |
2 |
2 or 3 |
2 |
| Head room (in / mm) |
40.9 / 1038 |
40.1 / 1019 |
37.5 / 953 |
| Leg room (in / mm) |
40.5 / 1029 |
39.0 / 990 |
34.6 / 878 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
58.7 / 1490 |
58.7 / 1490 |
48.5 / 1232 |
| Hip room (in / mm) |
61.1 / 1551 |
61.1 / 1551 |
48.3 / 1228 |
| Capacities |
2003 Buick Rendezvous |
| EPA passenger volume (cu
ft / liters) |
145.7 / 4126 |
| front: 56.2 / 1591 |
| middle: 53.1 / 1504 |
| rear: 36.4 / 1031 |
| EPA volume index (cu ft / liters) |
163.8 / 4638 |
| Cargo volume |
behind third seat: 18.1
/ 512.6 |
| behind second seat:
54.5 / 1543 |
| with second-row seats
removed, third-row folded: 108.9 / 3084 |
| Trailer towing maximum (lbs / kg) |
2000 / 907.2; with towing package: 3500
/ 1588 |
| Maximum tongue weight (lbs / kg) |
350 / 159 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gal / liters) |
18 / 70 |
| Engine oil with filter (qts / liters) |
4.5 / 4.26 |
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