2001 Buick Park Avenue Review (continued)
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Summary

Buick has characterized itself as a purveyor of Premium American Motorcars," and the Park Avenue is its ambassador for this theme, with subdued good looks, class-leading roominess, and many luxury features. It's also an excellent value for a car in this size and price class.

Park Avenue is no sports sedan, but an Ultra equipped with the Gran Touring Suspension is surprisingly athletic."

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Park Avenue ($32,980); Ultra ($37,490)
Engines:	3.8-liter supercharged ohv V6
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS, dual airbags front and side
Saftey Equipment (optional):
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Orion, Michigan

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Park Avenue Ultra ($37,490)
Standard Equipment:	(Ultra) automatic climate control, Concert III 154-watt AM/FM/cassette stereo with power CD loader, power windows, power mirrors, keyless remote entry, cruise control, power front seats, power-adjustable headrests, tilt steering, moisture-sensing auto wipers, low tire pressure warning, PASS-Key III anti-theft, aluminum alloy wheels, ABS, yaw stability control, traction control
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Power sunroof ($1095); Gran Touring Suspension ($200)
Destination Charge:	720
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	39505
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	240 @ 5200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	280 @ 3600
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	18/27
Wheelbase:	113.8
Length/width/height:	206.8/74.7/57.4
Track, f/r:	62.7/62.3
Turning circle:	40.4
Seating capacity:	5/6
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.8/56.4/42.4
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.0/55.7/41.4
Cargo volume:	19.1
Payload:
Towing capacity:	1000
Suspension, f:	Independent
Suspension, r:	Independent
Ground clearance:
Curb weight:	3884
Tires:	P225/60R16
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS
Fuel capacity:	18.5