Engine: 3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6

Engine Options: 196-hp 3.5-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 240-hp 3.9-liter ohv 12-valve V6

Transmission: 4-speed automatic overdrive

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: front airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, OnStar tele-aid system

Optional Safety Equipment: side-impact airbags, all-wheel drive, rear park assist

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Doraville, Georgia

Model Tested: Buick Terraza CXL AWD ($33,250)

Standard Equipment: dual-zone climate control, leather seats with eight-way power adjustment in front and position memory for the driver, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player with eight speakers and steering wheel controls, DVD rear entertainment system, overhead modular storage system, cruise control, Driver Information Center, universal garage door transmitter, deluxe interior lighting, automatic headlamps, rear-window defogger, retained accessory power, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, sun visors with extensions, floor mats; auxiliary rear climate control, 115-volt power outlet in rear, cargo organizer, dual power sliding doors, aluminum alloy wheels

Options as Tested: XM Satellite Radio ($325); remote starting ($190); heated front seats ($275); polished aluminum wheels ($650)

Destination Charge: 740

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 196 @ 5600

Torque: 213 @ 3200

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 17/23

Wheelbase: 121.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 205.0/72.0/72.0 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.4/62.9 inches

Turning Cycle: 40.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.8/59.9/39.9 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 38.9/61.2/38.9 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.1/48.7/36.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 136.5 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: 5.5 inches

Curb Weight: 4664 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3500 pounds

Tires: P225/60R17 Continental Touring

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 25 Gallons