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Buick Verano

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings

Price $22,895 – $28,695 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.2 – 10.1 L/100km

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The Verano aims to please young adults who typically drive imported cars. This compact luxury sedan’s drivetrain options are a 2.4L 4-cylinder Ecotec engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, or an available 2.0L turbo four, also available with a 6-speed manual as a no-cost option. You can customize your Verano with various options packages and trim levels. Note that this vehicle is in no way related to the old Suzuki Verona!

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2015 Buick Verano Turbo: Quietly Impressive

Concluding that the Buick’s Verano Turbo is nothing more than a pimped, turbocharged version of the Chevrolet Cruze would be a serious error in judgment. Then again, it would be wrong to think that this North American luxury compact surpasses the category’s best German cars, too. In reality, it’s somewhere …April 14, 2015

2013 Buick Verano Turbo: The fun of 70 extra horses

In the past, the Buick division’s forays into the compact car category have been unconvincing. But with the Verano, its more recent attempts are much more positive. To win buyers over, the Verano combines an efficient platform, complete equipment, a meticulous finish and flawless handling. In a few months, it …November 1, 2012

2012 Buick Verano: Silence is golden

The grand poobahs at General Motors (none of whom I know personally) have a colossal task ahead of them. They have to make sure that the noble Detroit automaker refrains from creating products that are too similar to . . . well . . . its other products. Past transgressions, …April 7, 2012

2012 Buick Verano – Not too shabby at all!

This may seem anachronistic, but to succeed in the luxury and semi-luxury car category, you have to market an entry-level compact model. It helps increase your total number of clients and introduce them to the brand so that, one day, they might upgrade to a more luxurious model. Audi, BMW …November 10, 2011

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The End for the Buick Verano?

It seems like the end of the line is drawing nearer for the Buick Verano. Citing anonymous sources, Automotive News announced that the luxurious compact car won’t be around for much longer. The 2017 model year would effectively be the last one to order a Verano. However, there is a …May 10, 2016

Buick Adds More Sport Touring Models For 2016

General Motors of Canada announced the launch of Sport Touring editions of the Verano, Regal and LaCrosse sedans, seeking to add a little excitement to the brand’s offerings. Joining the 2016 Buick Encore Sport Touring in the product line-up, these cars will feature exclusive styling cues destined to set them …August 13, 2015

OnStar Bug Grounds 60,000 GM Vehicles

Many of those eager to get their hands on the first batch of 2013 Cadillac ATS sedans to roll off of the assembly line will be waiting a little bit longer than initially planned. General Motors has had to halt production of several 2012 and 2013 models - including the …September 14, 2012

2013 Buick Verano Turbo Debuts with 250 Horsepower

Award-winning engine at the heart of luxury sedan’s effortless performance Buick today announced the 2013 Verano Turbo luxury sedan will be powered by an Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. June 15, 2012

Buick Verano Takes Quiet Tuning to New Level of Refinement

Newest Buick designed to deliver quietest performance in segment The all-new 2012 Buick Verano luxury sedan, which goes on sale later this year, is expected to deliver one of the quietest driving experiences in the industry – better than key competitors Lexus IS 250 and Acura TSX. Buick noise and …October 9, 2011

2012 Buick Verano: A new compact luxury entry

The all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand’s third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, makes its Canadian debut at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011, the latest …February 26, 2011

GM Invests $145 Million for Small Cars at Orion Assembly

General Motors will invest $145 million at the Orion Assembly Center, GM North American President Mark Reuss said today. Orion will be the home to Chevrolet’s new small car and Buick’s future compact sedan – the all-new Verano. "Verano will bring premium styling, performance and content to Buick buyers wanting …October 9, 2010

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The Car Guide rating 77%

Pros

Attractive body
Surprisingly good road handling
Well adapted drivetrain
Passenger compartment so quiet, it's like being on the moon
Outstanding fit and trim

Cons

Engine lacks vitality
Some accessories are costly
Persistent old-timer image
Tight rear seats
Rear visibility not very impressive

Driving	7/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	9/10

What's new in 2013

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Competitors

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