Buick Century/Buick New Century (W-body). 1997–2005 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 2980, 3135 cm³ (V6 OHV). Tidy, roomy and well built mid-sizer, with space for six passengers for North American models and dual-zone air conditioning. No wagon this time, only a single sedan body style. Century also marked Buick’s return to China in this segment, from 1998 to 2002, as New Century. Larger V6 only for Canadian-built Centurys, smaller one for Chinese models. Higher-spec model badged Regal (q.v.).

Manufacturing locations: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Shanghai, China

Marque: Buick | Model: Buick Century | Predecessor: Buick Century (1982–96) | Successors: Buick Regal (1997–2008), Buick Allure