2002 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 offers excellent value among luxury cars.

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 ($33,590); Ultra ($38,100)
Engines:	3.8-liter supercharged ohv 12-valve V6
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS, dual airbags front and side
Saftey Equipment (optional):	stability control, traction control
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Lake Orion, Michigan

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Park Avenue Ultra ($38,100)
Standard Equipment:	automatic climate control, Concert III 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 automatic wipers, low tire pressure warning, PASS-Key III anti-theft, aluminum alloy wheels, ABS, yaw stability control, traction control
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Gran Touring Suspension ($200)
Destination Charge:	745
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	39045
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:	40.0
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:	37.4/55.7/41.4
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