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| #1 |
2007 buick rainier Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Interior Design and Special Features: Sadly, the Rainier's cabin furnishings are heavily derivative of GM's lower-line SUVs and fail to provide the authentic luxury ambience required in an upscale vehicle. The leather upholstery on the seating surfaces looks and feels luxurious, but the accompanying vinyl trim used elsewhere on the seats is of low quality. Handsome gauges help, but those are offset by iffy ergonomics that include GM's convoluted three-on-one signal/wiper/cruise stalk and a tiny black nub that's used for power mirror adjustment. The cabin is noticeably quieter when compared to... |
| #2 |
2007 Buick Rainier OverviewSource: CarGurus...Leather seats and faux wood and chrome trim are standard. OnStar, dual climate control, ABS brakes, dual front airbags, and audio controls on the steering wheel are just a few niceties that are included. Heated seats, a navigation system, and DVD player are popular options. The mid-size SUV only seats five in two rows of seats, but the back seats feature a 60/40 split-fold for more cargo space. The huge amount of room and a remarkably quiet ride are some highlights of the 2007 Rainier, according to owners. Handling and cornering are more like a car, acceleration is immediate, and the V8... |
| #3 |
2007 Buick Rainier Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Interior Heated front seats are optional, and perforated leather upholstery and front bucket seats come standard. The monochromatic interior features chrome accents along with dark woodgrain trim on the instrument panel, doors and center console. Standard steering-wheel controls operate the stereo. With the 60/40-split rear seats folded, the Rainier has 80.1 cubic feet of storage space. The instrument panel features green-needle gauges that are reminiscent of those in the Rendezvous. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, and the Rainier is equipped with GM's OnStar communication... |
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