Buick Verano (North America)

Buick Verano
Overview
ManufacturerBuick
Also calledBuick Excelle GT (China)
Production2011–2017
Model years2012–2017
AssemblyOrion Township, Michigan (Orion Assembly)
DesignerDavid Lyon
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive
PlatformDelta II platform
RelatedBuick Excelle XT
Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Orlando
Opel Astra
Vauxhall Astra
Holden Astra
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase105.7 in (2,685 mm)
Length183.9 in (4,671 mm)
Width71.4 in (1,814 mm)
Height58.4 in (1,483 mm)
Curb weight3,300 lb (1,500 kg)

The Buick Verano is a compact car manufactured by General Motors' Buick brand from 2011 to 2016. It debuted at the North American International Auto Show on January 10, 2011, during a preview of Buick's then upcoming 2012 model.[1][2][3][4] It is the first compact marketed by Buick in the United States since the 1998 Buick Skylark. Verano is Spanish for summer.[5]

The Verano, the Buick Excelle GT,[6] which was developed for the Chinese market, and the Opel Astra/Vauxhall Astra sedan share General Motors' Delta II platform with the Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Orlando, and Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer.

Jim Federico, Executive Director and Vehicle Chief Engineer for Verano, led the vehicle development team and David Lyon, Buick design director, styled the exterior. [7][8]

Description

The Verano is essentially a North American-market version of the Chinese-market compact Buick Excelle GT. The Verano's unibody construction uses galvanized steel for its front fenders, hood, roof and door panels and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) bumper covers.[1] It incorporates acoustical laminated glass, triple door seals, a five-layer interior roof liner, sound absorbing mats, recycled denim insulation and specially manufactured 18-inch forged alloy wheels, which minimize road noise.[1] Buick's VentiPorts reappeared at the Verano's introduction, a styling feature unique to Buick dating back to 1949.

The standard powertrain is a 2.4 L Ecotec direct-injected DOHC I4 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.4 L engine is rated 180 horsepower (130 kW; 180 PS) at 6,700 rpm and 171 lb⋅ft (232 N⋅m; 24 kg⋅m) of torque at 4,900 rpm. The engine is flex-fuel capable, meaning it can use either gasoline, or E85 ethanol (2012–13)[9] • 2.4L, or any combination of the two fuels. EPA fuel economy estimates are 21 mpg‑US (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg‑imp) city and 32 mpg‑US (7.4 L/100 km; 38 mpg‑imp) highway for gasoline.[10][1] A 2012 on-road mixed highway-city review by the website MPGOMATIC showed an average 26.5 mpg‑US (8.9 L/100 km; 31.8 mpg‑imp) on E85, and 29 mpg‑US (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg‑imp) for gasoline.

A 2.0 L turbocharged version became available in late 2012, for the 2013 model year, as did a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2.0 L turbo engine is rated at 250 horsepower (186 kW; 253 PS) and 260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m; 36 kg⋅m) of torque. GM estimated acceleration from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) is 6.2 seconds, matching the number posted by the Buick Regal GS.[11]

For 2016, the Verano added a new Sport Touring Edition which included unique 18″ aluminum black pocket wheels and a rear lip spoiler.

The Verano was phased out from the US market after the 2017 model year. The second generation Verano is sold exclusively in China,[12] leaving Buick without an entry-level sedan in the US market.

Engines

Gasoline engine
Engine Displacement Power Torque Transmission Model Years
2.4 L Ecotec I4 (Flex-Fuel) 2384 cc 180 hp (134 kW) at 6700 rpm 171 ft⋅lb (232 N⋅m) at 4900 rpm 6-speed automatic 2012-
2.0 L Ecotec t/c I4 1998 cc 250 hp (186 kW) at 5300 rpm 260 ft⋅lb (353 N⋅m) at 2000 rpm 6-speed automatic
6-speed manual (optional)		 2013-
1.6 L Family 1 t/c I4 1598 cc 184 hp (137 kW) at 5800 rpm 173 ft⋅lb (235 N⋅m) at 2200 - 5600 rpm 6-speed automatic 2010-

*** 2015 Chinese sales include Excelle XT/GT, 2nd gen. Excelle GT and Verano figures.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Buick Introduces The All-New 2012 Verano" (Press release). General Motors Company. 2011-01-06. Archived from the original on 2011-06-03. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  2. ^ Lienert, Paul (2010-10-07). "2012 Buick Verano Confirmed for U.S." insideline.com. Edmunds, Inc. Archived from the original on 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  3. ^ Jacquot, Josh (2011-01-06). "2012 Buick Verano - 2011 Detroit Auto Show". insideline.com. Edmunds, Inc. Archived from the original on 2011-06-03. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  4. ^ Smith, Rachel (2011-01-06). "2012 Buick Verano Unveiled". usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. U.S. News Rankings & Reviews. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  5. ^ Ulrich, Lawrence (2011-01-06). "Buick Seeks Younger Buyer With Verano Compact Sedan". wheels.blogs.nytimes.com. The New York Times Company. Archived from the original on 2011-01-10. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  6. ^ Kranz, Rick (2011-01-06). "Buick banks on Verano compact to grab more import buyers". autonews.com. Crain Communications, Inc. Retrieved 2011-05-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ^ Schwegman, John; Federico, Jim (2011-01-10). "Remarks by John Schwegman (US Marketing Vice President for Buick/GM) - 2011 NAIAS Buick Press Conference". 2011 NAIAS Media Press Kit. General Motors Company. Archived from the original on 2011-10-19. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  8. ^ Lassa, Todd (2011-01-06). "First Look: 2012 Buick Verano". motortrend.com. MotorTrend Magazine, Source Interlink Media. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  9. ^ "American Lung Association Clean Air Choice: E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs)". www.cleanairchoice.org. Archived from the original on 2008-04-13.
  10. ^ "2012 Buick Verano".
  11. ^ General Motors (2012-06-12). "2013 Buick Verano Turbo Debuts with 250 Horsepower". GM Media Online. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  12. ^ Weiner, Eric (9 May 2016). "Buick Verano Canceled for U.S. after 2017, Says Report". Automobile magazine. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
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