Rendezvous is offered in a variety of trim levels: CX, CX Plus, CXL, CXL Plus, and Ultra. For 2005, all models are available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). All come with an automatic transmission, four-wheel independent suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes.
A 185-horsepower, 3.4-liter V6 with an iron block and pushrod overhead valves is standard on all but Ultra. A 242-horsepower, all-aluminum 3.6-liter V6 with dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and variable valve timing (VVT) is standard on Ultra and optional ($2,025) on CXL and CXL Plus.
The Rendezvous CX ($26,585) comes standard with cruise control, remote keyless entry, PASS-Key III theft-deterrent system, AM/FM/CD stereo, power outlets for all three seating rows, and P215/70R16 all-season tires on steel wheels. CX AWD ($29,775) adds the all-wheel-drive system plus anti-lock brakes (ABS) and side-impact airbags.
The CX Plus ($28,315) adds OnStar, driver's information center, ultrasonic rear parking assist, manual dual-zone air conditioning and 225/60R17 all-season radials on 17-inch aluminum wheels. The all-wheel-drive CX Plus AWD ($31,525) also gets side-impact airbags and ABS, though the front-drive CX Plus does not.
CXL FWD ($30,785) and CXL AWD ($32,850) add leather upholstery; six-way power seats; automatic dual-zone air conditioning; heated mirrors; premium eight-speaker AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo with steering-wheel-mounted controls, separate rear-seat audio controls and headphone jacks; woodgrain interior trim including wood accents on steering wheel; content theft alarm; tire inflation monitor; and unique exterior trim. Both models come standard with side-impact airbags and ABS. The front-drive CXL FWD comes with traction control.
CXL Plus ($32,045) and CXL Plus AWD ($34,110) add heated front seats, a memory function for the driver's seat and mirrors, a folding third-row seat (increasing seating capacity from five to seven), and XM Satellite Radio.
Ultra FWD ($36,025) and Ultra AWD ($38,090) come with all of the above, plus the more powerful 3.6-liter V6, leather seats with suede inserts, second-row captain's chairs, six-disc CD changer, head-up instrument display, an electronic release for the rear liftgate, and P225/60R17 touring tires.
Nearly all of the features that come with the higher-line models are available as stand-alone options. On models that don't come standard with them, we recommend adding side-impact airbags ($350), anti-lock brakes ($600), and traction control ($175) for their safety benefits. A power sunroof ($800) is available. The DVD rear-seat entertainment package ($1,295) includes a fold-down seven-inch monitor integrated into the ceiling, so you can't have both the sunroof and DVD. Multi-media sound with touch-screen navigation ($1,600-$1,995) is available on CXL, CXL Plus, and Ultra. A towing package ($395) is offered on all but the base CX, and includes a high-output alternator, transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty engine cooling and automatic load leveling. This package boosts towing capacity to 3500 pounds.