Base price: $21,230
Vehicle type: front-engine, front-drive; 4-door 5- or 6-passenger sedan
Interior volume, F/R/cargo (cu ft) 56/46/17
Wheelbase 109.0 in
Length/width/height 194.6/72.7/56.6 in
Turning circle 37.5 ft
Curb weight 3350 lb
EPA city/hwy mpg 20/30
Fuel-tank capacity/range 17.0 gal/340 mi
Passive restraints driver and passenger airbags
POWERTRAIN
3.1-liter pushrod 12-valve V-6, 175 hp; 4-sp auto
SUSPENSION
F ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
R ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
BRAKES
F/R vented disc/drum
ABS standard
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BUICK CENTURY
Aside from minor interior and exterior trim updates and improved head-impact protection, this most affordable of Buicks is unchanged for 2003. The Century shares the same underpinnings as the sportier Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Intrigue, and Pontiac Grand Prix, but its suspension tuning is aimed at buyers who prefer quiet comfort and relaxed cruising. It’s also one of the few sedans that can actually seat six in relative comfort. The drivetrain augments the Century’s low-key persona. GM’s 175-hp, 3.1-liter pushrod V-6 sends power to the front wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. Although it’s not conceived for haste, it gets the job done without drama. If you want more punch, you’ll have to shop elsewhere. The Century is offered in one trim level only (Custom) and includes a full year of GM’s OnStar security-and-information service as standard equipment.
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