2005 Buick Terraza Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Twenty years after the first minivan was put on the market, Buick decided to make a bold move and finally offer one of its own, the 2005 Buick Terraza. Recognizing that minivans carry a suburban stain of family conformity, Buick is billing the Terraza as a sports van, even going so far as to give it an SUV-like front end and roof rails to appeal to parents look for minivan utility without the boxy looks.
The 2005 Terraza seats seven in three rows of seats. It sits high, like an SUV, but has a low step-in height and lighter handling. It is offered in both CX and CXL trims, with either
front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The second row captain's chairs are removable, and the third row bench seat folds or can be removed for much needed added space to the smallish cargo area. A power sliding passenger door is standard on the base CX, while the CXL gets dual power doors. Both trims come with a 3.5-liter, 200-hp V6 and 4-speed automatic transmission. Stabilitrak is standard with front-wheel drive models.
Though only a base model, Buick has made sure not to skimp on safety and comfort in the CX. ABS brakes, OnStar, and a DVD player are all standard. The CXL adds front-side airbags (optional in CX), rear air conditioner, leather seats, a parking sensor, and more cargo versatility in the trunk. No side curtain airbags are offered, which is a detraction, as is the lack of a power liftgate. Noise-reduction by way of QuietTuning helps keep the ride quiet, and an optional PhatNoise hard drive that holds songs, games, and videos, can be hooked up.
Drivers of the 2005 Terraza wish it had more power to propel this heavy sport van. Legroom is cramped in all rows and access to the third row is difficult. The second row seats are hard to remove. Acceleration is sluggish and the transmission outdated. On the plus side, owners appreciate the car-like handling, and the smooth ride. The AWD is good in the snow. SUV styling helps mitigate the minivan stigma.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2005 Buick Terraza
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by wil J
Jan 27, 2015
It is the right car at the right time in my life. It looks more manly than most of the minivans out there, and I got it for a really good price. But if I could have any car it would be a 1986 toyota supra. Jan 27, 2015
by Rob W
Apr 22, 2012
I would recommend this van to any family looking for a safe, reliable and roomy vehicle. Lot's of room for long trips. Tinted windows are great for sleepy kids. Third row seating for additional passengers or cargo. Good gas mileage, 25 highway.Apr 22, 2012
by Anonymous
Sep 03, 2011
I like way it rides and handles. The independent front and rear suspension is a plus and only available on the Buick. It's a bit narrower than the competition which isn't noticed inside, but it is when parking in crowded parking lots. The fact that it can tow 3,500 pounds is a plus.Sep 03, 2011
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by wil J
Jan 27, 2015
It is the right car at the right time in my life. It looks more manly than most of the minivans out there, and I got it for a really good price. But if I could have any car it would be a 1986 toyota supra. Jan 27, 2015
by Rob W
Apr 22, 2012
I would recommend this van to any family looking for a safe, reliable and roomy vehicle. Lot's of room for long trips. Tinted windows are great for sleepy kids. Third row seating for additional passengers or cargo. Good gas mileage, 25 highway.Apr 22, 2012
by Anonymous
Sep 03, 2011
I like way it rides and handles. The independent front and rear suspension is a plus and only available on the Buick. It's a bit narrower than the competition which isn't noticed inside, but it is when parking in crowded parking lots. The fact that it can tow 3,500 pounds is a plus.Sep 03, 2011
by Richard P
May 10, 2009
Well its a van but its good for what i use it for for. It is a blast to drive, Cost nothing to own not too much on gas, it a great car if you have a date and you can just put down the seat and watch a movie in the back.May 10, 2009
by Anonymous
Apr 22, 2008
I get very good milage much to my surprise, I really am pleased with the car.Apr 22, 2008
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2005 Buick Terraza Pricing
Original MSRP
$28,825 to $34,570Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Rear headphone jacks · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Remote control: video · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: third row · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Doors
Side door type: power sliding
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Side door type: dual power sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rails: black
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit · Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Rear headphone jacks · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Remote control: video · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: third row · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Doors
Side door type: power sliding
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Side door type: dual power sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rails: black
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit · Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Rear headphone jacks · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Remote control: video · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: chrome · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Side door type: dual power sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit · Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Rear headphone jacks · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Remote control: video · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: chrome · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: third row · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Side door type: dual power sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rails: aluminum
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit · Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent