2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous: Year-to-Year Changes

2003 Buick Rendezvous: A DVD rear-seat video system joined the 2003 options list, while front side airbags were no longer standard on the least-expensive Rendezvous model. ABS was optional on the two-wheel-drive CX and standard on other models. That switch also applied to front side airbags, which had been standard on all models. The 3500-pound trailering package included a rear self-leveling suspension. Also newly optional for 2003 were XM satellite radio and an electric liftgate release.

2004 Buick Rendezvous: A new top-line Ultra model with a larger V6 highlighted 2004 for Buick's crossover. CX and CXL models again came with a 185-horsepower, 3.4-liter V6 and a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The Ultra arrived with AWD and GM's new 245-horsepower, 3.6-liter V6, which became optional for the CXL. Second-row bucket seats were the only choice for the Ultra, which had a standard two-passenger third-row seat that was optional for other models. Additional Ultra features included rear obstacle detection, satellite radio, and a head-up instrument display. OnStar assistance was standard on all except the CX. A navigation system was available for the first time, as part of a combination radio/navigation unit that put the navigation screen in the audio faceplate.

2005 Buick Rendezvous: 2005 Equipment revisions marked the 2005 model year. Standard 17-inch wheels replaced 16s on all but the base CX version. A CXL option group added a wood/leather steering wheel and woodgrain interior trim. A sunroof was newly available for the CX model. CXL and Ultra editions were actually trim packages for the base Rendezvous.

2006 Buick Rendezvous: A more powerful base engine and added standard equipment mark 2006 for Buick's crossover SUV. Newly standard is a 195-hp 3.5-liter V6, replacing a 185-hp 3.4. OnStar assistance is also newly standard for '06.

2007 Buick Rendezvous: Rendezvous loses its optional V6 engine and available all-wheel drive for 2007, which Buick says is this vehicle's final model year.