2007 Buick Terraza: Road Test
Archived Review
2007 Buick Terraza ▼
Select a Trim ▼
- MSRP: $26,660 -$30,780
- Invoice: $24,927 -$28,779
Features & Specifications
Compare Vehicle
Related to Buick Terraza
Previous Year's Reviews
View Another Vehicle
Our road test for the 2007 Buick Terraza includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Buick Terraza from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Buick Terraza, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Buick Terraza help you decide if a 2007 Buick Terraza is right for you.
Advertisement
ACCELERATION
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.8 |
No opportunity yet to test with 3.9 V6. GM said 3.5 V6 models did 10.5 sec 0-60 mph. Those models felt quicker in our test and compared well with most rivals.
FUEL ECONOMY
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.1 |
No opportunity to measure.
RIDE QUALITY
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6 |
Most bumps easily absorbed, highway ride comfortable, but Terraza wallows over even minor bumps and crests. Load-leveling suspension is a laudable standard feature on CX Plus and CXL.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.7 |
Terraza is more softly sprung than its GM stablemates, feels less agile. Marked body lean in turns. Steering somewhat vague at highway speeds. Braking controlled and progressive.
QUIETNESS
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 5.9 |
Side mirrors generate wind noise at highway speed. Engine well-muffled. Tire noise minimal up front, but prominent in back where passengers might have a hard time hearing those up front.
CONTROLS
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.2 |
Gauges unobstructed. All controls legible and easily accessible. Dashboard materials and controls have an upscale flair. Dashboard trays and drawers, as well as headphone compartments set into front seatbacks, made of budget-grade plastic. CX Plus, CXL's standard DVD entertainment a plus for families.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.9 |
Low step-in makes climbing aboard a simple matter. Generous head and leg room. Fine outward visibility helped by large mirrors.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.9 |
Good 2nd- and 3rd-row head and leg room. Narrow space between 2nd-row buckets makes access to 3rd row more difficult than in some competitors. Third-row seats set too close to floor for best adult comfort; fine for kids, though.
CARGO ROOM
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 10 |
Second-row buckets don't fold into floor, but are light enough for easy removal. Third-row seat doesn't disappear into floor either, but folds level with a cargo-area convenience tray that stands about 4 inches above the floor. The available rear cargo organizer is handy for groceries and other items, but GM's minivans don't have as much storage space behind the 3rd-row seat as those rivals that have a well.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6.3 |
Standard DVD entertainment and load-leveling suspension on uplevel models are Terraza's competitive advantages. But the rear seating rows and cargo area lack the design advances found in virtually every competitor. While Buick's minivan is a competent entry, there is no compelling reason to chose it over our Best Buy and Recommended choices.
Total Score
| CXL | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 57 | 61.8 |
Total Score: 57
Scores for all Minivans
Car Buying Resources
Search
Local Listings
Vehicle
History Report
FREE CARFAX Record Check
Looking at a used car, check for costly hidden problems before
you buy.
