2001 Buick Park Avenue: Road Test
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- MSRP: $33,130 -$37,640
- Invoice: $29,983 -$34,064
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Our road test for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Buick Park Avenue help you decide if a 2001 Buick Park Avenue is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 5.6 |
Ultras are impressively quick, base models have ample power, both aided by smooth, alert transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4.8 |
Test Ultra averaged 15.3 mpg in mostly city driving on the Buick-recommended premium fuel. Base model uses regular gas and averaged 19.8 mpg in a city/highway mix.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.1 |
Standard chassis favors comfort over handling and delivers a cushy ride. Firmer Gran Touring setup provides better body control, less float over dips without being harsh.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 5 |
Mushy and imprecise with standard suspension. Gran Touring option reduces body lean, front-end plowing, and steering numbness. StabiliTrak works well. Brakes are strong, but nose dives in hard stops, especially with base suspension.
QUIETNESS
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6 |
Cabin feels substantial and hushed, but Gran Touring's aggressive tires are noisy on coarse pavement.
CONTROLS
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 5.3 |
Traditional layout works well enough. Available head-up display is useful to some testers, distracting to others. Cabin decor is tastefully conservative and uses materials that are pleasing, but not quite in a league with near-luxury rivals from Japan and Europe.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 |
Abundant head and leg room on comfortable seats, though bench seat is too narrow for three adults. Optional buckets hold driver in place better. Outboard front safety belts anchor to seat--easy to reach, always a comfortable fit.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.9 |
Roomy for two adults and more spacious than in LeSabre, Buick's other full-size sedan. Still, three's a squeeze, and a firmer cushion would increase long-distance comfort.
CARGO ROOM
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.8 |
More than in most near-luxury cars. Enhanced by flat trunk floor and low load lip.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 |
In a class dominated by imports, Park Avenue gives up some prestige in exchange for traditional American room, power, and amenities at a competitive price.
Total Score
| Base | Ultra w/Gran Touring Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | 63 | 58.5 |
Total Score: 62
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