2002 Buick Century: Road Test
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- MSRP: $20,535 -$23,565
- Invoice: $18,790 -$21,562
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Our road test for the 2002 Buick Century includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Buick Century from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Buick Century, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Buick Century help you decide if a 2002 Buick Century is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5 |
V6 well-suited here, furnishing good standing-start scoot and adequate passing power, helped by smooth gear changes and rapid downshifts.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.3 |
Averaged 19.4-21.4 mpg in our tests.
RIDE QUALITY
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.2 |
Soft suspension absorbs bumps impressively well, but Century tends to bound and wallow over dips and crests at highway speeds.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.8 |
Pronounced body lean, limited grip in fast turns. Low-effort steering lacks precision and road feel, but makes low-speed maneuvers easy. Brakes are adequate, but pedal feel is too soft; front end dives in severe stops.
QUIETNESS
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.4 |
Engine is noisy in hard acceleration, otherwise smooth. Wind rush well managed. Road noise especially low.
CONTROLS
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6.3 |
Just speedometer, fuel, and coolant gauges, but easy to read. Dashboard light that warns of low tire pressure is a thoughtful touch. Climate controls interfere with center passenger's knees.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.7 |
Good head and leg room. We have not yet tested a Century with bucket seats. Bench seat offers little side support in turns, and base model's standard cloth seat is too soft for best comfort. Limited's firmer leather seat is more supportive.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.3 |
Good room, but cushion is soft and low, and too narrow for comfortable 3-adult seating.
CARGO ROOM
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.6 |
Wide, flat-floor trunk. But loading/unloading requires stretching over a large bumper-level shelf.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6 |
A well-thought-out sedan with a no-surprises formula that's proved appealing to conservative buyers. As such, it's worth a look.
Total Score
| Custom/Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 52 | 54.6 |
Total Score: 52
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