Riding on a version of the Chevrolet Cruze’s Delta architecture, the Buick Verano will slot beneath the Regal in Buick’s lineup. At the forthcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Buick will reveal publicly its third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, the 2012 Buick Verano
Following Buick’s current design language, the Buick Verano features a sculpted design with a familiar Buick face. Historically accurate hood-mounted porthole vents complete the Verano’s front end.
The" Verano’s interior "carries over the theme of luxury and sport, featuring a dash and center stack that is familiar within the Buick family. The 2012 Buick Verano is available with a number of luxury features, including a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, touch screen navigation and Bluetooth connectivity.
Although no timeframe was given, Buick says the Verano will eventually be offered with a 2.0L turbocharged engine. Given the Verano is about 300 pounds lighter than the Regal, a Verano GS would certainly be best performer in the Buick lineup.
Buick failed to release pricing for the Verano, but we expect that information closer to the car’s fourth quarter 2011 launch.
General Motors continues to overhaul its Buick line-up, with the 2012 Buick Verano being the brand’s first compact.Among the big available features are 10 standard airbags, a heated steering wheel and the latest generation OnStar.
Built from the same platform as the recently introduced Chevrolet Cruze and built at the Orion Township in Michigan that will also build the new Chevrolet Sonic sub-compact, the 2012 Verano was introduced at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The overall interior volume is the same as Cruze, but there are differences in leg, shoulder and head room, with Buick Verano bettering Cruze in the width dimensions at the sake of head and leg room.
Four wheel anti-lock disc brakes (with electronic brake force distribution), traction control and Stabilitrak electronic stability control are all standard.
Befitting a Buick, the interior features premium upholstery, metallic or wood trim and soft touch materials for all touch surfaces. Standards include dual-zone climate control, power windows and a sliding console armrest.
