The General has gone ahead and published a slew of information about the forthcoming Buick Verano, including standard and optional equipment (and its RPO codes), dimensions, specifications, as well as comprehensive vehicle highlights. For starters, the Verano will be available with three equipment groups rather than the now-discontinued CX, CXS, CXL trim levels. The three equipment groups include Verano, Convenience Group, and Leather Group.
Overall, what we have is a compact semi-luxury sedan that is powered by the 2.4 liter ECOTEC engine mated to a 6-speed auto gearbox rated at 180 horsepower that achieves 21 MPG in the city and 31 on the highway. According to the Verano Highlights page, the Delta II-based sedan will deliver “confident braking and agile handling/excellent maneuverability” — a feat we expected given how great of a handler its platform mate, the Chevy Cruze, already is. No information was provided about the turbo-charged powertrain.
On the outside, the Verano features a black chrome waterfall grille and portholes, jewel-like blue translucent projector beam headlamps and fog lamps, bold 18-inch forged alloy polished machine face aluminum wheels, as well as “calligraphy like strokes of chrome that lead the eye around the vehicle.”
The Verano’s cabin offers “premium craftsmanship rich leathers, warm woods & metallic accents, soft ice-blue ambient lighting, fabric wrapped pillars & soft touch paint, premium seat comfort and support with heated leather seats” and the first-in-segment heated steering wheel. What’s more, the Verano receives a Buck-exclusive QuietTuning process that includes a laminated front and side glass along with a number of noise canceling acoustic treatments to “reduce, block, and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin.”
As far as safety is concerned, Buick expects the NHTSA to award the Verano a five star crash test rating thanks to a standard 10 airbags (front, knee, side, rear thorax). What’s more, the Verano provides collapsible pedals, StabiliTrak electronic traction control, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, rear park assist, and a child seat LATCH system on all rear seats.
As GM Authority exclusively reported in June, the Verano will also come with the IntelliLink infotainment system as standard equipment. IntelliLink is comprised of a seven-inch color touch-screen that can interface with Bluetooth phones and is capable of Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP), SiriusXM Radio playback, and smartphone app integration. A navigation system will be available as an optional layer on top of the IntelliLink infotainment unit.
Finally, Remote Start will be standard across all Verano trim levels while keyless push-button with E-Z Key passive entry system will be offered as an option.
For the full list of features (standard and optional) as well as their respective RPO codes, grab this here PDF.
Hat tip to Tom L.
2012 Buick Verano Dimensions
| Specifications | Measurement - inches (mm) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 105.70 (2685) |
| Overall length | 183.90 (4671) |
| Overall width | 71.46 (1815) |
| Overall height at roof | 58.43 (1484) |
| Front track width | 60.70 (1542) |
| Rear track width | 61.30 (1557) |
| Head room, front | 38.31 (973) |
| Head room, rear | 37.80 (960) |
| Head room, 1st row, with Sunroof | 37.20 (945) |
| Head room, 2nd row, with Sunroof | 37.80 (960) |
| Shoulder room, front | 55.08 (1399) |
| Shoulder room, rear | 52.87 (1343) |
| Hip room, front | 53.70 (1364) |
| Hip room, rear | 51.97 (1320) |
| Leg room, front | 42.05 (1068) |
| Leg room, rear | 33.90 (861) |
2012 Buick Verano Capacities
| Capacities | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, lbs. (kg) | 3300 (1497) |
| Cargo volume, with inflator kit and without Bose premium audio, cu. ft. (liters) | 15.2 (430.5) |
| Cargo volume, with spare tire/jack kit and without Bose premium audio, cu. ft. (liters) | 14.3 (405.0) |
| Cargo volume, with spare tire/jack kit and Bose premium audio, cu. ft. (liters) | 14.0 (396.5) |
| Fuel capacity, approximate, gallon (liters) | 15 (57) |
| Seating capacity, max. (front/rear) | 2-3 |
Comments
Damn it, if the Verano had gotten a couple more MPGs (say 24/34), I would be all over it. Why couldn’t they offer a super fuel efficient option, say stick in the base Cruze engine or something for a Verano Eco?
I do believe that fuel economy is best in class… if the class is compact luxury vehicles.
For instance, the Lexus IS250 (rwd) gets 19 in the city and 27 on the highway. 21/31 for the Verano is very good, especially given all the luxury amenities and weight-adding NVH-reducing characteristics.
I have been waiting for a long time for a vehicle with these specs. My only wishlist items left off is a rear view camera with parking assist like other cars (not just audible sensors), memory seating, and go ahead and through in the e-assist, since it’s helping with the fuel economy for the Lacrosse and Regal. Other than that, I like what I see!
Mark, just curious — what other vehicles are you cross-shopping with the Verano?
My god what happened to those sleek, gorgeous Buick’s from the 70’s? Now they look like fat, bloated couch potatoes with no style or soul. It’s a real shame. Buick is definitely overdue for a serious design facelift!!! 1972 Buck Riviera comes to mind. HOTTTTTTTT
Well, Buick today ≠Buick in the 1970s. The brand actually stood for something then. Today, Buick stands for rebadged Opel. That said, I’m not opposed to the Verano — I actually like the design. Not only that, but where else would you find a design as “sleek and gorgeous” as the Riviera today? Most likely… nowhere.
The design principles have shifted. Greatly.
There’s no mention of a sunroof option, or whether the rear spoiler seen in some pix is standard or not.
On paper at least, this is the car I’ve been waiting for!
John – check out the dimensions table. The sunroof is there, although whether or not it will be standard or not, is another question. Looks like GM omitted the sunroof and spoiler info from the RPO sheet. Strange…
Looks like GM has tuned not only 2013 Malibu, but also Verano 2012 with advanced features, and many more.
Yeah? Like what?