The monochromatic exterior, color-keyed grille and jewel-like chrome trim give Buick Rendezvous Ultra its own unique identity.

Inside, Ultra is elegant and refined with wood accents, wood trimmed steering wheel, and chrome touches on the gauges and dials. Leather and neutral-colored premium suede fabric seat inserts create a sophisticated, yet comfortable atmosphere.

When it comes to performance, the 2004 Rendezvous Ultra features a new, all-aluminum 3.6L VVT global V-6 engine coupled to GM’s Hydra-Matic 4T65-E electronic 4-speed overdrive automatic transmission. The direct-mounted, all-aluminum, dual overhead camshaft 3.6L V-6 engine’s 32-bit microprocessor supports electronic throttle control and continuously variable cam phasing. The 3.6L V-6 design employs four-valves-per-cylinder, roller-finger cam followers, durable forged-steel crankshaft, piston-cooling oil jets, coolant-loss protection software, coil-on-plug ignition and GM’s Oil Life System that tell drivers when an oil change is required.

The 3.6L V-6 VVT engine’s fully variable intake and exhaust valve timing — a first for any GM engine — achieves outstanding flexibility, delivering 90 percent of the engine’s peak torque available across a remarkably broad 1,600 rpm to 5,800 rpm operating range. The engine’s VVT design allows for more complete combustion, contributing to improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.

SPECIFICATIONS

VEHICLE TYPE……………..FWD minivan

POWERPLANT……………….3.6L V6

OUTPUT…………………..245 horsepower, 235 torque

EPA MILEAGE RATING………..18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway

MSRP…………………….TBA