The Century nameplate dates to 1936, but it was revived as a mid-size model that ran through several eras, from mid-size Colonnade coupes and sedans in the 1970s to a long-lived front-wheel-drive W-body sedan. The final generation, built from 1997 to 2005, was a value-oriented family sedan powered by the long-running 3.1-liter V6 and aimed at traditional, comfort-first buyers. It was replaced by the LaCrosse when GM consolidated its mid-size Buick offerings.
The Century was a mainstay of the Buick lineup across several generations, from powerful mid-1930s models to the front-wheel-drive family sedans of the 1980s and 1990s. The original Century paired a smaller body with a larger engine, which gave strong performance for its era. Later versions were among the best-selling cars in America, valued for comfort and price.
90years
6generations
13trims
91–296hp range
SedanCoupe
The Lineage
6 generations · tap any to explore3 trims1st gen (Series 60)
1936–1942
3 trims2nd gen (1954-1958)
1954–1958
1 trim3rd gen (Colonnade)
1973–1977
2 trims4th gen (downsized A-body)
1978–1981
3 trims5th gen (FWD A-body)
1982–1996
1 trim6th gen (W-body)
1997–2005
The Story
Why the Century mattersTrims · 6th gen (W-body)
1 trim · 1997–2005Sixth-generation W-body Century emphasizing quiet comfort and value, the last Buick to wear the long-running Century name before the LaCrosse arrived.
★ Only trim
Century Custom
Sedan · 1997–2005
Power
158 hp
Body
Sedan
Debut
1997
Production
1997–2005
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