What is the Buick Park Avenue?
The Park Avenue was Buick’s full-size luxury sedan, positioned near the top of the brand’s range. Its roomy four-door layout and comfort-minded character made it suited to everyday travel and longer journeys. Buick has long held an upscale place within General Motors, and the Park Avenue carried that identity as a flagship name.
In the United States, the Park Avenue name appears from 1984 to 2005 in EPA figures; Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995 to 2005. The first generation ran from 1991 to 1996 on GM’s C-body platform. The second ran from 1997 to 2005 on the G-body platform.
Engines and power
US versions span engines from 3.0 L to 5.7 L, with petrol and diesel options. Canadian versions in NRCan figures use a 3.8 L petrol engine.
The 3.8 L V6 became closely associated with Buick, including in the Park Avenue. Engine choices varied across the model’s run and between markets.
How economical is the Buick Park Avenue?
The best combined US EPA rating is 24 MPG. The lowest listed US consumption is 9.8 L/100 km, also under the EPA procedure. In Canada, the lowest listed figure is 11.3 L/100 km on the NRCan five-cycle test.
These results use different market-specific procedures. EPA ratings differ from Canada’s five-cycle test and from European WLTP or NEDC tests.
Where was the Park Avenue sold?
The Park Avenue was sold in the United States and Canada, and the second generation was also sold in Europe. US EPA figures cover 1984–2005, while Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995–2005.
Questions and answers
What kind of car was the Buick Park Avenue?
It was Buick’s full-size luxury sedan, with a comfort-focused character and a position near the top of the brand’s range.
What are the Park Avenue generations?
The first generation ran from 1991 to 1996; the second ran from 1997 to 2005.
What engines were available?
US versions span 3.0 L to 5.7 L engines and include petrol and diesel. Canadian versions in NRCan figures use a 3.8 L petrol engine.
What is its best official fuel economy figure?
The best combined US EPA rating is 24 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 9.8 L/100 km in the US and 11.3 L/100 km in Canada under NRCan’s five-cycle test.
