Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Buick Rainier 0–60 Times

The Buick Rainier 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Buick Rainier is the 2004 Buick Rainier CXL, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Buick Rainier is the 2004 Buick Rainier CXL, which took 7.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.81 seconds at 86.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Buick Rainier tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.75 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.86 seconds at 86.17 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.60sec 2004 CXL
Average 0–60 7.75sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.86sec @ 86.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.90sec 2004 CXL
2004 Buick Rainier

Across 2 verified runs, the Buick Rainier ranges from 7.60 to 7.90 seconds 0–60, with a 7.75-second average.

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Buick Rainier 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 1 year

2004 Buick Rainier

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.75 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.86 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2004 Buick Rainier CXL
7.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
13 C / 17 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
2004 Buick Rainier CXL
#02
2004 Buick Rainier CXL
7.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.81s ¼ mi @ 86.3 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.81 sec
Trap Speed
86.3 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
13 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
2004 Buick Rainier CXL

How we verify Buick Rainier performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Buick Rainier trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Buick Rainier 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Buick Rainier performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Buick Rainier on record is the 2004 Buick Rainier CXL, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.60 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.90 seconds at 86.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Buick Rainier is the 2004 Buick Rainier CXL, which takes 7.90 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.81 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Buick Rainier reaches 60 mph in 7.75 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.86 seconds at roughly 86.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Buick Rainier can do, not a single marketing claim.

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