TERRAZA BRINGS BUICK STYLE AND SUV REFINEMENT TO PREMIUM MID-VAN
SEGMENT - Buick has a long-earned reputation for transporting families in a premium way.
Terraza, the third entry in Buick's growing truck portfolio, continues this tradition,
bringing Buick refinement into the growing premium end of the mid-van segment.
With its ability to carry seven people and plenty of cargo, the Terraza crossover
sport van (CSV) complements Rendezvous and Rainier in the Buick truck lineup by
combining SUV features like bold front-end styling with the functionality required
by customers in the mid-van segment. Like Rendezvous and Rainier, Terraza is expected
to continue the trend of bringing new and younger customers into Buick showrooms.
Terraza, available in CX and uplevel CXL models, is expected to attract the attention
of affluent married couples with children.
"Terraza positions Buick in the growth area of the mid-van market," said Roger
Adams, Buick general manager. "Although the overall segment has declined slightly
the last few years, sales of $30,000-plus vehicles have grown from 19 percent
to 24 percent of the mid-van market.
"Terraza is another proof point of Buick's commitment to the truck market,"
added Adams. "Terraza will appeal to families who need mid-van functionality and
also appreciate understated elegance on the inside and real style on the outside."
Buick's approach to trucks is to weave sedan values into the equation without
compromising truck utility and functionality. The focus is on four attributes:
power, ride, quiet and style. These distinguishing attributes are all part of
the Terraza.
Power
The horsepower and torque of the overhead valve 3500 3.5-liter V-6 provide
excellent launch feel and responsive performance at all driving speeds. Its estimated
power ratings - 200 horsepower and 220 lb.-ft. of torque - are highly competitive
with those of other mid-vans.
Ride
A Terraza-exclusive standard independent long-and-short-arm rear suspension
with automatic load leveling and a unique Ride and Handling package provide premium
ride. These features, combined with the new world-class braking system that includes
larger 16-inch brakes and four-wheel-discs, 17-inch tires, and the availability
of StabiliTrak - GM's advanced Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (VSES) - provide
superior handling and control in almost any driving condition. Terraza's VSES
maximizes handling, braking and acceleration dynamics by using a combination of
systems, including stability enhancement, anti-lock braking system and traction
control.
Terraza also offers as an option GM's Versatrak all-wheel-drive system (not
available with VSES). If one or both front wheels lose traction, the Versatrak
system automatically transfers torque not only from front to rear, but also from
side to side between the rear wheels to help maintain grip.
Quiet
Terraza takes quietness to the next level with exclusive QuietTuning that provides
one of the quietest interiors in the segment. Modifications made throughout the
vehicle make this possible and include a forged steel crankshaft, increased engine
isolation and other interior acoustic treatments.
Style
The blend of SUV and mid-van styling cues gives this new crossover sport van
a distinctive exterior appearance. Terraza puts an elegant spin on its rugged
look with its monochromatic appearance combined with chrome highlights on the
grille, body-side moldings, door handles and the rear license plate brow.
Inside, Terraza provides the comfort and elegance customers have come to expect
from Buick.
The clean, uncluttered and highly functional space is enhanced by wood trim
and chrome highlights on the steering wheel, instrument panel and center control
stack. Doorplates are also executed in dark burled wood with bright accents and
the front doors feature chrome sill plates.
Beautifully styled instrumentation and gauge facings further enhance the premium
environment unique to Buick. Terraza features standard seven-passenger seating
with captain's chairs in both first and second-rows. Seats are upholstered in
soft Nuance leather and French, double-stitched seams. Contrasting color piping
adds a further touch of stylish elegance unique to Buick.
Other key interior features include:
- Front overhead console and overhead rail system
- Spacious and flexible rear convenience center/cargo system
- Foldable, removable second- and third-row seats
- 50/50 split-stowable third-row, fold-flat bench seat
- Leading edge rear-seat entertainment system, which includes an optional DVD
player with flip-down screen and integrated controls
Safety
Terraza is engineered to be among the safest vehicles in the segment. Designed
for outstanding performance in real-world crashes, Terraza will help protect occupants
and also will help avoid crashes in the first place.
The biggest changes involve structural enhancements to the frame. The frame
is designed to achieve effective crush, helping preserve occupant space while
absorbing energy. A longer front-end compartment provides more crush space, while
the longer, stronger, more heavily reinforced motor compartment side frame rails
increase energy absorption during frontal impacts. This design is conducive for
crash compatibility. The extensive use of high-strength steel is behind many of
Terraza's structural enhancements.
All seven seating positions have three-point safety belts, with more effective
load-limiting retractors with pretensioners. In addition, Terraza offers a LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child safety seat restraint system in
all second-row seats, and the center position of the third-row seat also provides
a top tether bracket for child seat attachment.
The CSV has standard, front dual-stage air bags for both driver and front passenger.
They are designed to inflate with greater or less speed and pressure depending
on the crash severity. Optional seat-mounted side air bags now also provide head
and torso protection for the both the front passenger and the driver.
Terraza makes crash avoidance a priority as well. A variety of standard and
optional features are designed to help drivers avoid accidents in the first place.
Features such as daytime running lamps, a new advanced brake system, anti-lock
brakes, traction control, StabiliTrak and all-wheel drive all contribute to the
vehicle's overall driver security.
Quality
From headlamps to disc brakes, seat foam to power sliding doors, Terraza is
engineered for quality. Attention to detail and craftsmanship further enhances
that quality.
In response to customer feedback on the current generation of mid-vans, GM
improved several key vehicle features and design elements for the Terraza.
Terraza benefits from standard 16-inch, four-wheel disc brakes. The entirely
new, world-class foundation brake system provides more stopping power, better
pedal feel, smoother and quieter operation and longer pad life.
Dual cavity, four-halogen-bulb headlamps provide twice the lighting intensity
of predecessor models. This segment-first design provides great visibility in
both low- and high-beam conditions.
Electrical reliability also has been improved by significantly reducing the
number of connectors, terminals and splices and increasing the number of sealed
connectors, while reducing the number of unsealed connectors.
TERRAZA EVOKES THE FEEL AND POWER OF A REFINED SUV WHILE MAINTAINING THE UTILITY OF A VAN
The 2005 Buick Terraza blends the functionality and elegance of a premium midsize
passenger van with the tough, rugged appearance of an SUV.
While Terraza provides the functionality mid-van customers are looking for,
this crossover sport van is sportier and more expressive, with an SUV-like appearance
and exterior styling cues that suggest power and strength.
"Customers will be proud to be seen in these new vehicles," said Jack Folden,
design director for GM's front-wheel-drive truck team. "We took the best features
of a mid-van, such as low step-in height and sliding side doors, and wrapped it
in a stronger, more powerful-looking package."
The emotional appeal of an SUV
The squared-off front section and high hood line immediately suggest an SUV
- until customers see the reassuring sliding side doors. The front profile, more
vertical
and squared off than
today's mid-vans, telegraphs the presence of a capable engine beneath the hood.
The gently sculpted forms, however, are distinctly Buick.
"Visually, everything is integrated and flows together," Folden said. The front
end, like the rest of the vehicle's
exterior and interior, features high quality fit-and-finish, in which tolerances
have been tightened and gaps closed to create an integrated, smooth-flowing design
from one body panel to the next.
Wide, prominent, exposed C-pillars - another SUV styling cue - reinforce the
van's strong, durable look, as does the prominent Buick grille. Large 17-inch
wheels and wider tires also contribute to the vehicle's sturdier, more aggressive
SUV-like stance.
The new optional roof rack completes the picture. This unique sport rack has
tubular-shaped, satin finish side rails, which gives the vehicle a rugged look.
Distinctive Buick style
For a distinctive, more refined appearance, Terraza has a single-color exterior,
which is highlighted with bright chrome accents.
Terraza's prominent grille is
a trapezoidal rendition of the classic Buick design, with chrome surround and vertical bars reminiscent of the Buick Centieme
concept vehicle. Chrome is dominant on the surround and the front emblem, with
the dark grille recessed slightly to accent the chrome. A high-up chrome accent
runs along the entire side of the vehicle for a rich appearance, door handles
are chrome and the "Buick" name is embossed into the bright-finish rear license
plate brow.
Besides the standard wheel-cover offering, two other uplevel sets of wheels
are available: one, painted bright aluminum with cylindrical spokes carved out
at the bolts, the other featuring a cladded bright chrome finish.
Comfortable, luxurious interior
Terraza's interior design provides the comfort and elegance customers have
come to expect from Buick.
The leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel is color-keyed and features
rich, dark burled wood-tone spokes. A matching wood grain is used for the radio
and HVAC trim plate as well as the "spear" that divides the upper and lower instrument
panel. The radio controls feature unique chrome detail which is echoed in the
control plates on the doors. The uplevel CXL adds a wood-trimmed shifter knob
to match the steering wheel spokes, and sill plates with chrome inserts featuring
the "Buick" name.
Terraza seats are distinguished by piping in a contrasting color with a matching
deck stitch for an elegant look usually found on high-end luxury brands. Terraza
CX seats will have cloth inserts with leather bolsters in the first two rows,
while the uplevel CXL will be equipped with leather seats in the first two rows.
Interior color selections include medium gray and a rich new cashmere color.
User-friendly layout
Drivers and passengers alike will appreciate the comfort and convenience that
enable Terraza to set new benchmarks for user friendliness.
"We designed the interior so people would feel at home," said Michael Stapleton,
design manager and lead interior designer for the new crossover sport vans. "When
you step into a Terraza, the interior feels elegant, clean and uncluttered. We
had contemporary furniture in mind when we designed it - clean lines, high quality
and an absence of visual 'noise.' Everything has a place and makes sense."
Featuring integrated, contemporary design elements, the interior reflects high
levels of craftsmanship and attention to detail. GM engineers benchmarked the
best of competing Japanese and European vehicles to provide Terraza with world
class fit and finish. They went all out to tighten gaps and create clean, flush
surfacing.
Other key interior features include:
- Front overhead console and overhead rail system
- Spacious and flexible rear convenience center/cargo system
- Foldable, removable second and third row seats
- 50/50 split, fold-flat third-row bench seat
- Leading edge rear-seat entertainment system, which includes an optional DVD
player with flip-down screen and integrated controls
Terraza delivers all the utility of a mid-van in a smooth, quiet
package that drives and handles more like a BUICK sedan.
Drivers have come to expect quiet cabins, a smooth controlled ride, and plenty
of power from a Buick. Now, with the 2005 Terraza, Buick brings these hallmark
sedan attributes to the mid-van market.
Smooth ride
Features like 17-inch wheels and tires, a rigid chassis structure, 121-inch
wheelbase and independent front and rear suspension provide ride and handling
that's more car-like than truck.
Offered in front-wheel (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), Terraza features standard
independent front and rear suspension. McPherson struts and stabilizer
bars are utilized in the front to provide responsive maneuvering. The rear suspension
employs aluminum short and long (SLA) control arms for improved stability, particularly
when corning over rough pavement. Terraza's ride is further enhanced by its standard
self-leveling monotube air shocks in the rear.
The hydroformed, four-point isolated chassis cradle also contributes to better
ride quality due to improved structural rigidity.
QuietTuning
Buick's exclusive QuietTuning approach to noise abatement, first introduced
on Rainier, reduces interior noise levels on Terraza. A forged crankshaft and
hydroformed chassis cradle cuts down on engine vibrations transferred into the
cabin. In addition, Buick adds an acoustical engine cover, thicker front-of-dash
matt and other interior acoustic enhancements. All this adds up to a hushed passenger
compartment that dramatically contributes to Terraza's comfortable ride.
Plenty of power
Terraza offers plenty of power for this segment with General Motors' new 3500,
3.5-liter V-6 engine. The estimated 200 horsepower and 220 lb.-ft. of torque of
this overhead valve engine provide excellent launch feel and responsive performance
at all driving speeds. Despite this outstanding performance, the 3500 offers fuel
economy that is near the top of the mid-van class. Combined with a 25-gallon fuel
tank, customers won't be stopping for fuel very often.
3500 refinements
The new 3500 has a multitude of refinements to improve performance, reduce
noise and vibration, and reach higher levels of quality, reliability and dependability.
The 3500 debuted on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
The engine incorporates a cast-iron block and aluminum cylinder heads. The
Buick Terraza features an exclusive forged steel crankshaft, which provides a
quieter, more refined engine sound.
In addition, a sequential electronic multi-port fuel injection (SPFI) system
brings smoother, more efficient combustion and increased performance.
The 3500 also incorporates the latest in emissions technology, using a faster
and more precise ignition system, a returnless fuel rail with improved fuel injectors,
close-coupled catalytic converters and a fast-response oxygen sensor.
The 3500, the newest in GM Powertrain's proven 60-degree OHV V-6 engine family,
is manufactured at Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.
Proven transaxle gets power to the wheels
Terraza transfers power to its wheels with GM Powertrain's proven and reliable
Hydra-Matic 4T65-E transmission - a four-speed, electronically controlled automatic
overdrive transaxle.
The 4T65-E has been continually refined to deliver outstanding shift smoothness,
excellent fuel economy and reduced noise and vibration. The transmission also
incorporates an innovative Power Take Off Unit (PTU) in AWD applications.
The 4T65-E features several noise-reducing design measures, including a refined
transmission pump and double-link chain drive.
Smooth, consistent shifts
The 4T65-E uses sophisticated electronics to modify shift patterns as conditions
dictate. The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors throttle position, vehicle
speed, gear range, temperature and engine load to continually ensure optimized
shifting.
The PCM also measures changes in the operating condition of the vehicle, which
occur naturally over time as components wear. Based on these measurements, shift
timing and hydraulic line pressure are adapted to maintain optimum shift feel
under different conditions.
In addition, the PCM allows the system to self-adjust for minor variations
in each new unit, ensuring that every customer experiences consistent performance;
it also ensures the transmission will produce a constant high level of performance
over the life of the vehicle.
The 4T65-E is manufactured in Warren, Mich.
Versatrak all-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive is standard on the Buick crossover sport van, but Terraza
is also available with GM's exclusive Versatrak all-wheel drive system.
Developed by GM Powertrain and driveline supplier Steyr-Daimler-Puch, Versatrak
is lightweight, quiet and efficient and one of the most advanced approaches to
all-wheel drive. With the optional Versatrak system, Terraza operates in front-wheel
drive mode until the system detects a driving condition that would be appropriate
for AWD.
The on-demand Versatrak system goes into action automatically, with no buttons
to push or levers to move. Versatrak is especially handy in day-to-day low-traction
conditions such as gravel roads, mud, wet grass and snow.
The system is poised to help drivers make use of the traction available by
not only transferring torque from front to rear, but also from side to side between
the rear wheels. AWD engagement is so smooth and progressive that it's transparent
to the driver and passengers.
Stability control
For FWD models, Terraza offers StabiliTrak - GM's advanced Vehicle Stability
Enhancement System (VSES), which greatly improves safety, stability and control
on all road surfaces at all speeds. Its precise, all-weather control is particularly
beneficial when driving on slick road surfaces or during emergency maneuvers such
as when a driver swerves to avoid an object on the road.
VSES maximizes handling, braking and acceleration dynamics by using a combination
of systems, including stability enhancement, ABS and traction control. StabiliTrak's
sophisticated sensors continually monitor the driver's intended and actual vehicle
path and makes adjustments accordingly.
The system is always on, constantly measuring steering angle, wheel speed,
brake pressure, lateral acceleration and yaw rate (vehicle rotation rate such
as during cornering). StabiliTrak is automatically enabled - without the driver
having to do anything - providing full stability, traction and ABS control whenever
the van operates in forward gear.
In adverse conditions, if the van is understeering or oversteering, StabiliTrak
quickly and precisely adjusts brake pressure at individual wheels to help the
driver steer in the desired direction. The system also adjusts engine power via
the electronic throttle control, as required, to help maintain vehicle stability
and improve acceleration.
StabiliTrak is not available on vans equipped with the Versatrak AWD system.
2005 BUICK TERRAZA DESIGNED FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY
Customers expect safety, and Buick's first entry in the mid-van market, the
Terraza crossover sport van, is among the safest vehicles in the segment. Designed
for outstanding performance in real-world crashes, Terraza will help protect occupants
and avoid crashes in the first place.
"From the beginning, we engineered the Terraza for safety," said Anna Kretz,
vehicle line executive for front-wheel-drive trucks. "In a variety of ways large
and small, we've made sure that these vehicles will help protect everyone who
travels in them."
Crashworthiness second to none
The biggest changes involve structural enhancements to the frame. The frame
is designed to achieve effective crush, helping preserve occupant space while
absorbing energy. A longer front-end compartment provides more crush space, while
the longer, stronger, more heavily reinforced motor compartment side frame rails
increase energy absorption during frontal impacts. This design is conducive for
crash compatibility.
While the front end was designed to achieve effective crush, the occupant compartment
was designed to be stiffer, to help protect occupants. For offset front impact
performance, the A-pillar and the roof rail have been reinforced. The front doors
also have been strengthened and stiffened with an additional inner reinforcement
at the belt line for further improvements in offset front impact performance.
An altogether new sixth cross member has been added to the frame to provide more
support for mounting the first-row seats.
"The extensive use of high-strength steel is behind many of Terraza's structural
enhancements," Kretz said.
These improvements are expected to result in good performances in consumer
metric tests. Ultimately, GM designed these vehicles to help protect occupants
in potential, real world crash situations.
Crash avoidance is front and center
Crash avoidance is a priority at Buick and Terraza offers many features specifically
designed to help keep drivers out of trouble. One such feature is Terraza's powerful
16-inch four-wheel disc brakes, which result in shorter stopping distances and
improved pedal feel. Anti-lock brakes are also standard. The Delphi 7.4 ABS Brake
Control provides fast response and superior wheel slip control on most road surfaces
with low noise and minimal harshness.
Other key accident avoidance features include:
- Responsive handling
- Daytime running lamps
- Quad beam headlamps
- Automatic headlamp control
- New advanced brake system
- Anti-lock brakes
- Traction control (optional)
- GM's advanced StabiliTrak vehicle stability enhancement system (optional)
- All-wheel drive (optional)
- Speed-variable power steering
- Power mirrors
- Electronic rear parking aid (optional)
- Excellent driver visibility, including a higher elevated seating position
with larger 17-inch wheels
Top-notch occupant protection
All seven seating positions have three-point safety belts, with more effective
load-limiting retractors with pretensioners. Pretensioner front safety belts help
minimize forward movement during a frontal collision. During a collision, the
pretensioners are activated to cinch the belt tightly on the occupants and minimize
their movement, while the load-limiters act as energy-absorbing elements that
help to regulate the deceleration forces that they experience.
In addition, Terraza offers a LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
child safety seat restraint system in all second-row seats. This system uses two
rigid lower anchors and a top tether to safely secure a child seat to the vehicle
seat structure. These anchorages are designed to make it easier to properly install
compatible child safety seats. The center position of the third-row seat also
provides a top tether bracket for child-seat attachment.
Terraza has standard, front dual-stage air bags for both driver and front passenger.
They are designed to inflate with greater or less speed and pressure depending
on the crash severity. Optional seat-mounted side-impact air bags now also provide
head and torso protection for the both the front passenger and the driver.
In the event of side impacts, Terraza has sensors that aid the central air-bag
control unit, which determines whether the crash is severe enough to warrant air-bag
deployment.
In addition, Terraza has GM's Passenger Sensing System (PSS). PSS uses the
latest sensing technology to detect front passenger weight and pressure on the
safety belt. If the sensor system detects an unoccupied front passenger seat or
the presence of a smaller occupant or child seat, the front passenger air bag
is deigned to automatically turn off so it would not deploy in the event of a
frontal collision. A status indicator on the instrument panel alerts occupants
that the passenger air bag is on or off. Even with this system, GM strongly recommends
whenever possible to restrain child passengers in a child seat placed in the second
or third row of the vehicle.
Safety and security features complete the package
For added safety and security, Terraza comes equipped with:
- Driver information center
- Oil life monitor
- Child safety locks
- OnStar
- Content theft security (optional)
TERRAZA'S PREMIUM FEATURES DELIVER MAXIMUM UTLITY AND GRACE
Terraza delivers the utility and flexibility that mid-van buyers are looking
for, with features that elevate the experience. Only Buick could provide this
surprising combination of comfort, reconfigurability and thoughtful amenities.
Flexibility with unsurpassed comfort and convenience
Comfort is always a priority at Buick. Whether on cross-country trips or quick
jaunts around town, drivers and passengers alike will appreciate the comfort and
craftsmanship of the three rows of seats.
The second and third row seats are both foldable and removable. The standard
second-row captain's chairs, equipped with armrests, fold flat to permit carrying
long objects without having to remove the seats.
The 50/50 split, fold-flat third-row bench seat provides the flexibility busy
people need for their active lifestyles.
"The third row can be split, leaving room for passengers and their stuff,"
said Chris Mazglad, marketing director for Buick trucks. "Bought a week's worth
of groceries? Hauling equipment for the entire girls' softball team? Terraza has
ample room. You can fold down the third-row seats to create a flat load floor
then simply load in whatever is necessary onto the flat load floor, into the cargo
convenience center, or both. In the meantime, you don't have to move anything
you previously stowed in the cargo convenience center."
Terraza also features two handy fold-down convenience trays between the captain's
chairs in the first and second row. Each tray provides four cupholders (even Big
Gulp size), a convenient surface for food, playthings or other materials, and
a rear pull-out feature to make the tray and cupholders handier to second and
third-row passengers. The trays fold down to ensure an easy walk-through rearward.
Outstanding cargo space
"From a practical standpoint, we know that storage space and a quiet, comfortable
ride mean the world to our customers," Mazglad said. "With Terraza, we were able
to give drivers and passengers exactly what they asked for."
Terraza benefits from a new front overhead console and a standard overhead
rail system - a first in the segment. The rail system neatly integrates the rear
HVAC and audio controls, lighting and rear-seat entertainment system/DVD into
a single unit. Its snap-in storage and accessory modules provide more functional,
flexible storage, and contribute to the van's clean, uncluttered look.
Each of the three storage modules is about 12 inches wide and 9-10 inches deep,
with doors that flip open. These allow customers to snap in any of a variety of
specially designed inserts, for items such as CDs, DVDs, sunglasses, cell phones,
PDAs, or a first aid kit.
Seatbacks also provide a unique storage opportunity. No more stepping on headphones
or other small objects. With both enclosed and exposed storage areas, there's
a place for everything and everything has its place.
The crossover sport van also offers a spacious and flexible cargo system at
the rear of the vehicle. With its doors closed, the box-like cargo system's height
is flush with that of the folded third-row seat, providing a level load floor
for carrying items behind the second row.
The cargo system's doors are split down the middle to line up with the split/folding
third row seat. This allows folding or stowing one side of the seat and one side
of the cargo system and creating a flat load floor for carrying long objects on
one side while permitting passengers to sit on the other side.
The cargo system has three dividers, running from front to rear, which create
four storage compartments, thoughtfully sized to hold such items as milk and orange
juice containers, 12-packs of soda, and grocery bags. The forward edge of the
dividers is cut out to create a long, left-to-right compartment, capable of storing
long items such as golf umbrellas.
Multiple entertainment possibilities
Terraza offers many entertainment options beyond the standard AM/FM/CD eight-speaker
premium sound system. Buyers can upgrade to a system with a six-disc in-dash CD
changer or even opt for the available integrated navigation radio. XM Satellite
Radio is also available.
An available "tri-mode" entertainment system allows occupants to listen to
as many as three separate entertainment sources simultaneously--DVD, CD and radio--through
the speakers and dual-channel headphones.
The optional rear-seat entertainment system includes a DVD player with flip
down screen and integrated controls. Passengers can listen to audio through the
speaker system or via headphones. A parental control switch allows front-seat
passengers to temporarily shut down the unit's audio and video functions.
The DVD unit also provides auxiliary video and audio inputs for video games
and camcorders. A parent could record a child's soccer match, for example, and
immediately play it back from the camcorder on the DVD system's screen for the
ride home. Additional entertainment features will be introduced at a later date.
In addition, the seat back storage system offers a logical place to store headphones,
a remote control, personal CD players, video games or magazines.
Available Integrated Navigation Radio
In addition to standard audio sources (AM/FM/XM/CD), the navigation radio provides
drivers with detailed driving routes from coast to coast. This DVD-based system
is a supplement to OnStar and displays maps on a display screen in the vehicle.
The system is operated via touch-screen controls located in the center stack.
Some functions can be controlled through voice commands.
Driver information center
The crossover sport van also boasts a driver information center, which displays
travel calculations, time and temperature, warning messages and personalized information.
OnStar on board
Driver security is enhanced with the new Generation 6 OnStar on Terraza. The
simple three-button control allows for direct access to OnStar advisors or emergency
assistance. The OnStar system also offers hands-free Personal Calling in addition
to the standard Safety and Security services.
Steering wheel radio controls
Redundant steering wheel-mounted radio controls allow for safely selecting
radio stations or station pre-sets, volume adjustment or muting the system without
looking away from the road.
Tri-zone comfort control
Individualized comfort is easy with standard tri-zone comfort control. The
driver and front-seat passenger can adjust temperatures to their own individualized
comfort setting using manual controls on the instrument panel. There is also a
separate setting for the rear.
BUICK TERRAZA SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models:
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Buick Terraza
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Body style / driveline:
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front-drive, front-engine, 7-passenger crossover sport van
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Construction:
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unibody design with ladder-frame underbody construction; stamped steel
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EPA vehicle class:
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mid van
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Manufacturing location:
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Doraville, Georgia
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Key competitors:
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Chrysler Town & Country, Mercury Monterey, Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica
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Engine
Type:
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3500 3.5L 60-degree OHV V-6 (LX9)
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Displacement (cu in / cc):
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213 / 3498
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Bore & stroke (in / mm):
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3.70 x 3.31 / 94 x 84
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Block material:
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cast iron
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Cylinder head material:
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cast aluminum
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Valvetrain:
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OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
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Ignition system:
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Quick Sync 24X; also coil near plug, composite distributor, platinum-tipped
spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires
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Fuel delivery:
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Sequential electronic multi-port fuel injection
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Compression ratio:
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9.80:1
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Horsepower (hp /kw @rpm):
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200 / 149 @ 5200 - preliminary
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Torque (lb-ft / Nm@ rpm):
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220 / 298 @ 4400 - preliminary
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Recommended fuel:
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87 octane
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Maximum engine speed (rpm):
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6000
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Emissions controls:
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close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 24X ignition, returnless fuel
rail, fast-response OČ sensor
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Transmission |
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Type:
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Hydra-Matic 4T65-E 4-speed automatic (M33)
4-speed FWD electronically controlled automatic overdrive transaxle with electronically
controlled torque converter clutch
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Gear ratios (:1):
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First:
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2.92
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Second:
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1.56
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Third:
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1.00
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Fourth:
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0.70
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Reverse:
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2.38
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Final drive ratio (for FWD and AWD):
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3.29 (with 35/35 sprockets); AWD will be 3.69 ratio
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Chassis/Suspension
Front:
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all models: independent, MacPherson strut with coil springs (27 Nm); L-shaped
stamped lower control arms and aluminum knuckles.
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Rear:
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FWD: fully independent ("double wishbone") with cast aluminum short- and long-arm
control arms, cast aluminum cradle.
AWD: fully independent ("double wishbone") with cast aluminum short- and long-arm
control arms, cast aluminum cradle. Rear-drive module integrates suspension and
propulsion functions into one unit.
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Steering type:
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power rack-and-pinion
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Steering ratio:
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variable 17.6:1
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Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
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3.05
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Brakes
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FWD:
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AWD:
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Type:
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Power assisted, 16-inch single-piston vented front / rear discs; 4-wheel ABS
optional on base model, standard on all other models
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Power assisted, 16-inch single piston vented front / rear discs, standard 4-wheel
ABS
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Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):
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front: 11.7 x 1.3 / 297 x 32
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front: 11.7 x 1.3 / 297 x 32
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rear: 11.8 x .47 / 300 x 12
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rear: 11.8 x .47 / 300 x 12
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Total swept area (sq in / sq cm):
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front: 30.38 / 196
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front: 30.38 / 196
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rear: 30.07 / 194
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rear: 30.07 / 194
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Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type:
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17 x 6.5-inch steel; available aluminum
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Dimensions
Exterior
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Wheelbase (in / mm):
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121.1 / 3048
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Overall length (in / mm):
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204.7 / 5103
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Width (in / mm):
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72 / 1829
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Height, without rack (in / mm):
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69.4 / 1730
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Track (in / mm):
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Front: 61.8 / 1570; rear: 63.3 / 1608
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Min. ground clearance (in / mm):
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6.5 / 165
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Step-in height (in / mm):
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16.1 / 408.9
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Interior
Seating capacity (front / middle / rear):
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2 / 2 / 3
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Head room (in / mm)
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Front:
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39.9 / 1014
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Second:
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39.3 / 998
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Third:
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38.9 / 988
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Leg room (in / mm):
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Front:
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39.9 / 1014
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Second:
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39 / 991
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Third:
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36.7 / 932
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Shoulder room (in / mm):
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Front:
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59.8 / 1519
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Second:
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61.9 / 1572
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Third:
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59.6 / 1514
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Cargo volume, front (cu ft / L):
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140.7 / 3984
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Cargo volume, second (cu ft / L):
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84.6 / 2396
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Cargo volume, third (cu ft / L):
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32.3 / 915
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Capacities
Trailer towing, with towing package (lb / kg):
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3500 / 1588
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Fuel tank capacity (gal / L):
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25 / 94.6
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Engine oil with filter (qt / L)
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4 / 3.8
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Cooling system (qt / L)
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10.7 / 10.1
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Cooling system with rear AC (qt /L)
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12.15 / 11.5
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Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
Source: Buick Motor Division
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