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Summary
Buick Century is modest-looking yet generously equipped. As a utilitarian four-door sedan, it was designed to provide long, workmanlike service for those who appreciate the traditional Buick values, that is, a premium vehicle at an affordable price.The Century's engine is very satisfying, and there is ample interior space to please traditional Buick buyers. Its soft ride should also feel familiar to longtime Buick owners, who are extremely loyal to the brand. But the price of that soft ride is a somewhat old-fashioned personality on the road. In this way, the Century looks backward to the big American sedans of years gone by, not forward to a more international vision of an agile and balanced family car. For now, Century is still finding buyers whose values are rooted in that past, while Buick offers other models that look enthusiastically to the future.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Custom ($20,285); Limited ($23,285) |
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Engines:
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3.1-liter ohv 12-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage airbags, driver's side-impact airbag (Limited only), adjustable seatbelt shoulder height, LATCH anchors and tethers for child seats, tire inflation monitor, ABS, traction control |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Oshawa, Ontario |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Century Custom ($20,285) |
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Standard Equipment:
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dual-zone climate control, reclining seats with manual height adjustment, power locks, power mirrors, keyless remote, tire inflation monitor, tilt steering wheel, AM/FM ETR stereo |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Special Edition ($1172) includes cruise control; heated, color-keyed outside mirrors; AM/FM/Cassette stereo with remote steering wheel audio controls, six-way power driver's seat, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, OnStar Global Positioning system, cargo convenience net, deluxe wheel covers. |
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Destination Charge:
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610 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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22067 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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175 @ 5200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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195 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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20/30 |
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Wheelbase:
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109.0 |
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Length/width/height:
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194.6/72.7/56.6 |
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Track, f/r:
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62.0/61.1 |
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Turning circle:
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37.5 |
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Seating capacity:
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6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.4/54.4/42.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.4/53.3/36.9 |
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Cargo volume:
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16.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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5.7 |
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Curb weight:
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3353 |
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Tires:
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P205/70R15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.5 |
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