Buick has officially announced the pricing of the upcoming 2012 Verano, which is set to launch at the end of the year. Originally perceived to launch just under $21,000, the 2012 Verano will command a slightly steeper starting MSRP of $23,470. For that amount of coin, customers will get a standard set of 18-inch wheels, fog lamps, Buick Intellilink, 10 airbags, remote start, Bluetooth and USB connectivity and leatherette seating.
According to Motor Trend, the next level up will be dubbed the Convenience Package, and will feature a power/heated driver’s seat and parking sensors. Building on that will be the Leather Package, which includes keyless access, remote start, Bose sound, a heated steering wheel, and leather upholstery identical to the larger LaCrosse. According to the presser, the Verano’s top-tier package will ask for $26,850.
Each variant will be powered by a naturally aspirated, un-eAssisted 2.4-liter four cylinder Ecotec engine, producing 180 horsepower at 6,700 RPM and 171 pounds-feet of torque at 4,900 rpm. Fuel economy numbers remain under wraps for now, as is when a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine option will be offered.
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My next car or wait maybe I will just get a Cruze.
I do like this car though.
From a first impression, GM did a great job separating the Cruze from the Verano, from having different powertrains, to different looks inside and out. All that remains the same is the architecture, which in this case isn’t a bad thing at all.
I’m concerned. This price is a bit steep. Admittedly there isn’t another car of this type from a near-luxury manufacturer (read that as Lexus, Lincoln, and Acura), since Acura no longer offers the Integra/RSX. But because it’s alone in the market many buyers will perhaps not even remember it’s around. They’ve got to advertise the crap out of this thing if they’re gonna move it.
Hey Alex does the verano make your cruze jealous?
Any idea when this car will hit the showroom floor?
Alex’s Cruze will be jealous when he trades it in for the camaro.
Richard, remember how everyone was screaming about the price of th Cruze and yet it is having incredible success. My guess is we all will be surprised with this vehicle as well. Reasonably priced luxury is always appealing, this car brings that.
Pricing doesn’t bother me at all. Considering the level of standard equipment will be comparable to a fully loaded Cruze (which is more expensive), I don’t see the problem.
I had a hard time swallowing the idea of a $21K starting price, because it would have meant sacrificing things like automatic dual-zone climate control, standard touch-screen interface, etc. I think this sounds like a much more attractive package.
Wait so if this car will have the 2.0 turbo then will it have 270 hp or 255 hp?