Buick Rainier 0–60 Times
The Buick Rainier 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested production 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 production 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.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the Buick Rainier, 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 · stock
Average 0–60 7.75sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.86sec @ 86.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.90sec 2004 CXL
Across 2 verified production 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 Year and Trim
2 production tests · 1 year ▾
2004 Buick Rainier
2 production runs Avg 0–60 7.75 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.86 sec
Production Tests 2
#01
2004 Buick Rainier CXL
7.60sec 0–60
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
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 17 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 2 production runs
#02
2004 Buick Rainier CXL
7.90sec 0–60
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
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 325 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,600 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 17 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2 production runs
How we verify Buick Rainier performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Buick Rainier performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production 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 production 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 the 2 verified production 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, covering 2 production runs. 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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