Now that you’ve seen first pictures, watched the live unveiling, and had a gander at our live unveiling photos of the Buick Verano — the brand’s first foray into the compact segment — do you think it will be a success? Why or why not?
Vote in the poll above and tell why you voted the way you did in the comments.
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Surprisingly I like the verano. I like the 2.4 liter 177 hp powerplant over the chevy and it is enough in my opinion to warrant the buick version. The interior and exterior are nice too..
I say its a good car to place in the market.
I also believe the 220 hp four cylinder coming on line will make it pretty decent as far as acceleration.
Might be better than the regal. Is there a need for both? thats another question so what do you think?
Does buick need the Regal and the Verano?
I agree, JB. it’s a great-looking car with a great exterior and interior. I think the engine and power numbers are irrelevant — this car is much more along the lines of a Lexus ES, but in a smaller package. And ES buyers don’t even know how many cylinders their car has (let alone what a cylinder is).
For the target market, silence and isolation from the road and NVH is crucial.
That said, I think the Regal is the odd car out. It was never meant to be a Buick and breaks the rules of a mainstream softrider with its sport injected this and autobahn that…
Now, if Buick retuned the Regal and its suspension by focusing on quiet, soft, and silent — then it would fit. At that point, the LaCrosse needs to become a few inches longer and wider — and Buick’s lineup is all set.
Alex
Founder, GM Authority