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| {{Infobox automobile | {{More citations needed|date=April 2019}}{{Infobox automobile | ||
| |name |
| name = Buick Terraza | ||
| |image |
| image = 2005 Buick Terraza CXL, front right, 06-16-2021.jpg | ||
| |manufacturer |
| manufacturer = ] | ||
| | production |
| production = June 20, 2004 – June 21, 2007 | ||
| |model_years= |
| model_years = 2005–2007 | ||
| |assembly |
| assembly = United States: ] (]) | ||
| |class = ] | | class = ] | ||
| |body_style |
| body_style = 4-door ] | ||
| |platform |
| platform = ]/GMT201 | ||
| |related |
| related = ]<br />]<br />]<br />] | ||
| |layout |
| layout = ] / ] | ||
| |engine |
| engine = 3.5 L '']'' ]<br />3.9 L '']'' V6<br />3.9 L '']'' V6 | ||
| |transmission |
| transmission = 4-speed ] | ||
| |wheelbase |
| wheelbase = {{convert|121.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| |length |
| length = {{convert|205.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| |width |
| width = {{convert|72.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| |height |
| height = {{convert|72.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| |weight |
| weight = {{convert|4426|lb|kg|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| |predecessor = ] | |||
| |successor = ] | |||
| |front track = {{convert|62.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | |||
| |rear track = {{convert|62.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | |||
| }} | }} | ||
| ⚫ | The '''Buick Terraza''' is a |
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| ⚫ | The '''Buick Terraza''' is a four-door ] marketed by ] from the 2005 to 2007 model years as a ''luxury crossover sport van.'' As Buick's first minivan for the North American market, it was a ] variant of the ], ], and ] minivans sharing the ] (], ], and ] respectively), all manufactured in ]. | ||
| ⚫ | The Terraza retailed at ]28,110 in 2005 |
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| ] | |||
| ==Design== | |||
| For 2007, the 3.5 L V6 was dropped, leaving the 3.9 L as the base engine. Consequently, the optional ] system was also dropped, since it could not handle the torque of the 3.9 L engine. A ] version of the 3.9 L V6 also became available for the Terraza's third season. The 2007 Terraza equipped with side airbags scored a "good" in the frontal offset and an "acceptable" in the side impact ] (IIHS) ]s.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=536 | |||
| ⚫ | The Terraza retailed at ]28,110 in 2005 ({{Inflation|US|28110|2005|r=0|fmt=eq}}),{{inflation-fn|US}} and debuted with one engine, a 3.5 ] ] ] generating 200 ] (149 ]) and 220 lb·ft (298 N·m) of ]. For 2006, a 3.9 L ] V6, with 240 hp (179 kW) and 240 lb·ft (332 Nm) torque became available; the 3.5 L engine was discontinued a year later. The Terraza offered leather seats and faux wood trim on the steering wheel, instrument panel, and gear shift knob. | ||
| | title = Buick Terraza IIHS Crash Tests | accessdate = March 8, 2008 }}</ref> | |||
| Borrowing a design feature from the ], all 2005–2006 Terraza models featured an independent short-and-long-arm rear ] with aluminum crossmember and control arms, regardless of drivetrain. The independent rear suspension was replaced with a ] for 2007. | |||
| ⚫ | ==Year-by-year changes== | ||
| ⚫ | * |
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| ⚫ | * |
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| *'''2007''' • The Terraza's last year, and all-wheel drive models were dropped. For 2007, the 3.9 L V6 was the only engine offered, however it was available with a ] option. More standard features were offered on the new ''CX Plus'' model, which slotted between the ''CX'' and ''CXL''. The Terraza was removed from Buick's website in early fall 2007. | |||
| The 2007 Terraza equipped with side airbags scored a "good" in the frontal offset and an "acceptable" in the side impact ] (IIHS) ]s.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=536 | title = Buick Terraza IIHS Crash Tests | accessdate = March 8, 2008 | archive-date = September 27, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110927162046/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=536 | url-status = dead }}</ref> | |||
| ==Discontinuation== | |||
| The Terraza was discontinued after the 2007 model year,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/13083/velite-coming-for-buick-velite-name-could-stand-page2.html |title=Velite Coming for Buick - Velite Name Could Stand |publisher=] |accessdate=2007-05-31 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070602121849/http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/13083/velite-coming-for-buick-velite-name-could-stand-page2.html |archivedate=2007-06-02 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> and ] plant closed on 26 September 2008. | |||
| ⚫ | ==Year-by-year changes== | ||
| The Terraza and related ] ] and the truck-based ] ] were succeeded by the 8-passenger ] crossover for 2008. | |||
| ⚫ | *2005: Buick introduces the Terraza, its first minivan for the ] market. The Terraza was available in two trim lines: entry-level ''CX'' and top-of-the-line ''CXL''; both trims were available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. | ||
| ⚫ | *2006: The 3.5 L V6 could now be upgraded to a 3.9 L (in FWD only) ] V6 engine. Second-row seat-mounted side airbags were now an option, and wheels now had six lug nuts instead of five. | ||
| The last Terraza rolled off the assembly line on June 21, 2007.{{citation needed|date=August 2010}} | |||
| *2007: The Terraza's last year, and all-wheel-drive models were dropped. The 3.9 L V6 was the only engine offered; however, it was available with a ] option. More standard features were offered on the new ''CX Plus'' model, which slotted between the ''CX'' and ''CXL''. The independent rear suspension was replaced with a beam axle. The last Terraza was assembled in June 2007,<ref>{{cite web |title=Velite Coming for Buick - Velite Name Could Stand |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/13083/velite-coming-for-buick-velite-name-could-stand-page2.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070602121849/http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/13083/velite-coming-for-buick-velite-name-could-stand-page2.html |archivedate=2007-06-02 |accessdate=2007-05-31 |publisher=]}}</ref> and the Terraza was removed from Buick's website in early fall 2007. | |||
| ==Sales== | ==Sales== | ||
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| | 2004 | | 2004 | ||
| | 2,137<ref>http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/general_motors/gm-sales/GM-US-data-book-2005.xls</ref> | | 2,137<ref> Auto Intell 2005</ref> | ||
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| | 2005 | | 2005 | ||
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| | 2008 | | 2008 | ||
| | 544 | | 544 | ||
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| | '''Total''' | |||
| | 45,385 | |||
| |} | |} | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| *] |
*] – A ]-exclusive minivan, whose first generation served as the basis for the Terraza. | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| *{{cite web |url=http://www.buick.com/terraza |title= |
*{{cite web |url=http://www.buick.com/terraza |title=Buick Terraza: 2007 Buick Terraza Luxury Minivan: CX, CXL |accessdate=2008-01-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070811111548/http://www.buick.com/terraza/ |archivedate=2007-08-11 }} | ||
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| Buick Terraza | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | June 20, 2004 – June 21, 2007 |
| Model years | 2005–2007 |
| Assembly | United States: Doraville, Georgia (Doraville Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body style | 4-door minivan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM U platform/GMT201 |
| Related | Buick GL8 Chevrolet Uplander Pontiac Montana SV6 Saturn Relay |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L LX9 V6 3.9 L LZ9 V6 3.9 L LGD V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in (3,076 mm) |
| Length | 205.0 in (5,207 mm) |
| Width | 72.0 in (1,829 mm) |
| Height | 72.1 in (1,831 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,426 lb (2,008 kg) |
The Buick Terraza is a four-door minivan marketed by Buick from the 2005 to 2007 model years as a luxury crossover sport van. As Buick's first minivan for the North American market, it was a badge-engineered variant of the Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn minivans sharing the U platform (Uplander, Montana SV6, and Relay respectively), all manufactured in Doraville, Georgia.
Design
The Terraza retailed at US$28,110 in 2005 (equivalent to $43,853 in 2023), and debuted with one engine, a 3.5 L High Value V6 generating 200 hp (149 kW) and 220 lb·ft (298 N·m) of torque. For 2006, a 3.9 L LZ9 V6, with 240 hp (179 kW) and 240 lb·ft (332 Nm) torque became available; the 3.5 L engine was discontinued a year later. The Terraza offered leather seats and faux wood trim on the steering wheel, instrument panel, and gear shift knob.
Borrowing a design feature from the Rendezvous, all 2005–2006 Terraza models featured an independent short-and-long-arm rear suspension with aluminum crossmember and control arms, regardless of drivetrain. The independent rear suspension was replaced with a beam axle for 2007.
The 2007 Terraza equipped with side airbags scored a "good" in the frontal offset and an "acceptable" in the side impact Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests.
Year-by-year changes
- 2005: Buick introduces the Terraza, its first minivan for the North American market. The Terraza was available in two trim lines: entry-level CX and top-of-the-line CXL; both trims were available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
- 2006: The 3.5 L V6 could now be upgraded to a 3.9 L (in FWD only) LZ9 V6 engine. Second-row seat-mounted side airbags were now an option, and wheels now had six lug nuts instead of five.
- 2007: The Terraza's last year, and all-wheel-drive models were dropped. The 3.9 L V6 was the only engine offered; however, it was available with a flex-fuel option. More standard features were offered on the new CX Plus model, which slotted between the CX and CXL. The independent rear suspension was replaced with a beam axle. The last Terraza was assembled in June 2007, and the Terraza was removed from Buick's website in early fall 2007.
Sales
| Calendar year | U.S. sales |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,137 |
| 2005 | 20,288 |
| 2006 | 11,948 |
| 2007 | 5,569 |
| 2008 | 544 |
| Total | 45,385 |
See also
- Buick GL8 – A Chinese-exclusive minivan, whose first generation served as the basis for the Terraza.
References
- 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- "Buick Terraza IIHS Crash Tests". Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved March 8, 2008.
- "Velite Coming for Buick - Velite Name Could Stand". Car & Driver. Archived from the original on 2007-06-02. Retrieved 2007-05-31.
- GM US Data book Auto Intell 2005
External links
- "Buick Terraza: 2007 Buick Terraza Luxury Minivan: CX, CXL". Archived from the original on 2007-08-11. Retrieved 2008-01-17.
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