Buick Rainier - Revision history

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	This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Rainier Buick Rainier], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buick_Rainier&action=history contributors].		This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Rainier Buick Rainier], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buick_Rainier&action=history contributors].

	[[Category:~~Current~~ Models]]		[[Category:Discontinued Models]]
	[[Category:Buick Vehicles\|Rainier]]		[[Category:Buick Vehicles\|Rainier]]
	[[Category:SUVs]]		[[Category:SUVs]]

Yankee at 14:36, 9 May 2008

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	The '''Buick Rainier''' is a mid-size [[SUV]] from [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]. Introduced for 2004 to replace the [[Oldsmobile Bravada]], the Rainier is the first truck sold under the Buick marque (the unibody [[Buick Rendezvous\|Rendezvous]] might also qualify) since the 1920s, and is the first body-on-frame [[V8]]-powered Buick since the 1996 [[Buick Roadmaster\|Roadmaster]]. The Rainier (and [[Buick Rendezvous\|Rendezvous]]) ~~will be~~ replaced by a new [[crossover SUV]], the [[Buick Enclave\|Enclave]], on the GM Lambda platform for 2008.		The '''Buick Rainier''' is a mid-size [[SUV]] from [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]. Introduced for 2004 to replace the [[Oldsmobile Bravada]], the Rainier is the first truck sold under the Buick marque (the unibody [[Buick Rendezvous\|Rendezvous]] might also qualify) since the 1920s, and is the first body-on-frame [[V8]]-powered Buick since the 1996 [[Buick Roadmaster\|Roadmaster]]. The Rainier (and [[Buick Rendezvous\|Rendezvous]]) were replaced by a new [[crossover SUV]], the [[Buick Enclave\|Enclave]], on the GM Lambda platform for 2008.

	The Rainier is only available in a 5-passenger bodystyle, but is one of the three GMT360 truck to offer V8 power in this configuration with the [[GMC Envoy]] Denali and [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]] SS. Both [[rear wheel drive\|rear]] and [[all wheel drive]] models are offered. An upscale ''CXL'' trim ~~adds~~ a better Bose stereo and XM [[Satellite Radio]].		The Rainier was only available in a 5-passenger bodystyle, but was one of the three GMT360 truck to offer V8 power in this configuration with the [[GMC Envoy]] Denali and [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]] SS. Both [[rear wheel drive\|rear]] and [[all wheel drive]] models are offered. An upscale ''CXL'' trim added a better Bose stereo and XM [[Satellite Radio]].

	Buick also debuted the QuietTuning concept of acoustic control on the Rainier. Buick's QuietTuning involves designing a vehicle with sound dampening features like triple door seals, acoustic laminate glass, and thicker sound-absorbing pads on the hood and firewall.		Buick also debuted the QuietTuning concept of acoustic control on the Rainier. Buick's QuietTuning involves designing a vehicle with sound dampening features like triple door seals, acoustic laminate glass, and thicker sound-absorbing pads on the hood and firewall.

	Engines:		Engines:
	* 2004- [[GM Atlas engine#LL8\|LL8]] 4.2 L (256 in³) [[I6]]		* 2004-2007 [[GM Atlas engine#LL8\|LL8]] 4.2 L (256 in³) [[I6]]
	* 2004- [[GM Vortec engine#5300\|5300]] 5.3 L (323 in³) [[V8]]		* 2004-2007 [[GM Vortec engine#5300\|5300]] 5.3 L (323 in³) [[V8]]

	==Direct Competitors==		==Direct Competitors==

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	*[[Nissan Pathfinder]]		*[[Nissan Pathfinder]]
	*[[Toyota 4Runner]]		*[[Toyota 4Runner]]
	*[[Volkswagen ~~Toureg~~]]		*[[Volkswagen Touareg]]

	==External links==		==External links==

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.carsdirect.com/buick/rainier/ Buick Rainier Review] from CarsDirect.com		*[http://www.carsdirect.com/buick/rainier/ Buick Rainier Review] from CarsDirect.com
			*[http://www.all-carparts.com/Buick/Buick-Rainier.php Buick Rainier official photos]
	{{Buick}}		{{Buick}}

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	*[[Jeep Grand Cherokee]]		*[[Jeep Grand Cherokee]]
	*[[Lincoln Aviator]]		*[[Lincoln Aviator]]
	*[[Mercury ~~Montaineer~~]]		*[[Mercury Mountaineer]]
	*[[Nissan Pathfinder]]		*[[Nissan Pathfinder]]
	*[[Toyota 4Runner]]		*[[Toyota 4Runner]]

Yankee at 18:07, 26 February 2007

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	\| Similar		\| Similar
	\| [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]<br>[[GMC Envoy]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Bravada]]<br>[[Saab 9-7X]]		\| [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]<br>[[GMC Envoy]]<br>[[Isuzu Ascender]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Bravada]]<br>[[Saab 9-7X]]
	\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Platform		\| Platform

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	*[[Ford Explorer]]		*[[Ford Explorer]]
	*[[Honda Pilot]]		*[[Honda Pilot]]
			*[[Jeep Commander]]
			*[[Jeep Grand Cherokee]]
	*[[Lincoln Aviator]]		*[[Lincoln Aviator]]
	*[[Mercury Montaineer]]		*[[Mercury Montaineer]]

Yankee at 13:34, 15 February 2007

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	\| Engine		\| Engine
	\| 4.2L (~~253~~ cid) I6 (2004-2007)<br>5.3L (~~325~~ cid) V8 (2005-2007)		\| 4.2L (256 cid) I6 (2004-2007)<br>5.3L (323 cid) V8 (2005-2007)
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	* 2004- [[GM Atlas engine#LL8\|LL8]] 4.2 L (256 in³) [[I6]]		* 2004- [[GM Atlas engine#LL8\|LL8]] 4.2 L (256 in³) [[I6]]
	* 2004- [[GM Vortec engine#5300\|5300]] 5.3 L (323 in³) [[V8]]		* 2004- [[GM Vortec engine#5300\|5300]] 5.3 L (323 in³) [[V8]]

			==Direct Competitors==

			*[[Chrysler Aspen]]
			*[[Dodge Durango]]
			*[[Ford Explorer]]
			*[[Honda Pilot]]
			*[[Lincoln Aviator]]
			*[[Mercury Montaineer]]
			*[[Nissan Pathfinder]]
			*[[Toyota 4Runner]]
			*[[Volkswagen Toureg]]

	==External links==		==External links==

Yankee at 13:29, 15 February 2007

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	\| Similar		\| Similar
	\| [[Chevrolet ~~Trailblazer~~]]<br>[[GMC Envoy]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Bravada]]<br>[[Saab 9-7X]]		\| [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]]<br>[[GMC Envoy]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Bravada]]<br>[[Saab 9-7X]]
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	The '''Buick Rainier''' is a mid-size [[SUV]] from [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]. Introduced for 2004 to replace the [[Oldsmobile Bravada]], the Rainier is the first truck sold under the Buick marque (the unibody [[Buick Rendezvous\|Rendezvous]] might also qualify) since the 1920s, and is the first body-on-frame [[V8]]-powered Buick since the 1996 [[Buick Roadmaster\|Roadmaster]]. The Rainier (and [[Buick Rendezvous\|Rendezvous]]) will be replaced by a new [[crossover SUV]], the [[Buick Enclave\|Enclave]], on the GM Lambda platform for 2008.		The '''Buick Rainier''' is a mid-size [[SUV]] from [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]. Introduced for 2004 to replace the [[Oldsmobile Bravada]], the Rainier is the first truck sold under the Buick marque (the unibody [[Buick Rendezvous\|Rendezvous]] might also qualify) since the 1920s, and is the first body-on-frame [[V8]]-powered Buick since the 1996 [[Buick Roadmaster\|Roadmaster]]. The Rainier (and [[Buick Rendezvous\|Rendezvous]]) will be replaced by a new [[crossover SUV]], the [[Buick Enclave\|Enclave]], on the GM Lambda platform for 2008.

	The Rainier is only available in a 5-passenger bodystyle, but is one of the three GMT360 truck to offer V8 power in this configuration with the [[GMC Envoy]] Denali and [[Chevrolet ~~Trailblazer~~]] SS. Both [[rear wheel drive\|rear]] and [[all wheel drive]] models are offered. An upscale ''CXL'' trim adds a better Bose stereo and XM [[Satellite Radio]].		The Rainier is only available in a 5-passenger bodystyle, but is one of the three GMT360 truck to offer V8 power in this configuration with the [[GMC Envoy]] Denali and [[Chevrolet TrailBlazer]] SS. Both [[rear wheel drive\|rear]] and [[all wheel drive]] models are offered. An upscale ''CXL'' trim adds a better Bose stereo and XM [[Satellite Radio]].

	Buick also debuted the QuietTuning concept of acoustic control on the Rainier. Buick's QuietTuning involves designing a vehicle with sound dampening features like triple door seals, acoustic laminate glass, and thicker sound-absorbing pads on the hood and firewall.		Buick also debuted the QuietTuning concept of acoustic control on the Rainier. Buick's QuietTuning involves designing a vehicle with sound dampening features like triple door seals, acoustic laminate glass, and thicker sound-absorbing pads on the hood and firewall.

Yankee at 13:25, 15 February 2007

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	\| Similar		\| Similar
	\| [[Chevrolet Trailblazer]]<br>[[GMC Envoy]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Bravada]]<br>[[Saab 9-7]]		\| [[Chevrolet Trailblazer]]<br>[[GMC Envoy]]<br>[[Oldsmobile Bravada]]<br>[[Saab 9-7X]]
	\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\| Platform		\| Platform