The next-generation Buick Verano was spotted undergoing testing in Germany again, this time on a sunnier day, bringing to light body lines which may have gone unnoticed in the first set of spy photos we saw of the all-new compact sedan.
The new Verano will sit on General Motors D2XX global vehicle architecture. Due to it so far being spotted exclusively in Germany, it seems Opel will have played a very heavy hand in the car’s development by the time it arrives on U.S. shores.
Typical Buick design cues are present on the new Verano, which appears to have pulled some styling features from the Regal. Its overall appearance is more European-looking than the outgoing model, but even in prototype form the car is instantly recognizable as a Buick, mostly due to its signature waterfall grille.
Engine options for the new Verano are unconfirmed at this point. It seems likely that GM will pull from its new line of Ecotec motors when looking for an engine to put under the hood of the new Verano, especially considering its strong European ties. It could use the 1.4-liter turbocharged and 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines announced for the Chinese-market D2XX Cruze, or other unannounced Ecotec engine options.
Check out the spy photos here and let us know if the design of the next-generation Verano has grown on you since the last time we featured it.
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It seems like if this car is a lot longer than its predecessor if not almost as big as the regal.
i love this lines and disain. as big as the current Regal
“Ladies & Gentleman, The New Belmont” 😀
It seems as every segment is growing in size. I guess a longer Astra competes better against cars like Elantra? A larger C Segment reminds me of the 1980s with the Pontiac Grand Am.
I hope Regal grows, goes to Alpha. Otherwise Buick showrooms with be a cluster-f#ck of one sized cars.
Looks fabulous, Buick is Back…
I like it, even in camo. The body sculpting is clearly visible. This is going to put the Cruze to shame I believe and yes yabadabadoo Buick IS back.
With Buick/Opel taking on a more , aggressive, almost wind swept design, I think Chevy should some ofinherit Opel’s former design cues.
In some ways, Cruze has, but the vehicle’s design still lacks the refined simple elegance of, say, Insignia.
Making sure that Chevy and Opel “match” will be important in markets without Buick or Opel in which GM wants to sell as Chevy both Astra/Cruze & Insignia/Malibu like Latin America and (Holden) AU.
This market segment is growing here after a decline in the late 80’s & 90’s (mind it didn’t take a genius to guess that when the mpv craze ended people would go back to small saloons). The Mercedes CLA & Audi A3 Saloon are proof that a posh saloon along the lines of the Vauxhall Belmont, Ford Orion like back in the 80’s can sell & do & it wouldn’t surprise me to see more rivals emerge, Mercedes can build a Belmont why not GM.
I see that this car has the right dimensions for the US and China but I am not sure if these dimensions are right for Europe if we assume that the next gen Astra (sedan) will be nearly identical to this Verano except the sheet metal.
The current Astra still was critized because it is simply to “fat” for a compact car. Maybe this time the difference between Astra and Verano will be bigger than before…let’s see..
I get this feeling that the four door is and will continue top be almost an after thought for the European market.
The current Astra sedan came late in the family’s life cycle with a majority of sales coming from the hatch.
Also, this cat should not be am Astra as it really competes with Jetta, not Golf.
I think GM isn’t overly invested in Euro sales for this car and this won’t change anytime soon.
What I like is this is more proof of Buick reshuffling their lineup.
This car will grow a little as the Regal changes and I almost expect the Lacrosse to be RWD in the next version.
Right now each of these models are nearly right on top of each other.
This one has started to grow on me and I am excited to see the end result of it.
What is more exciting is I think there is more in store for Buick than many expect.
It will give much more meaning to the phrase “That’s not a Buick!”
I would not worry about it growing in size as Buick and Opel will both see new smaller cars added.
“I would not worry about it growing in size as Buick and Opel will both see new smaller cars added.”
That’s maybe right for Buick but not for Opel. The Astra is the most important Opel beside the Corsa. The compact segment is very(!) competitive in Europe. You cannot simply offer a midsize car in this segment and hope that people will still buy it. That doesn’t work.
ASTRA is not FAT and heavy. ASTRA just large. i mean 3 door talked about the most, it is hard and thick.
is greater than normal, and in fact, all of the car may also be considered more. Though it would be easier for you and it will definitely be better for all cars. will be higher than the new and lighter then good.
THIS ASTRA is the weight of so many different countries discussed in forums and people have realized that the bigger the car can also be a greater weight.
However, ASTRA and MEGAN are strong competitors.
“ASTRA is not FAT and heavy. ASTRA just large.”
I am with you. But the problem is that Astra doesn’t offer more space than a smaller Golf and Focus. And that’s the probelm.
You have a large and heavy car with less space than its smaller competitors. And this is something Opel has to change and improve.
http://www.autoreview.ru/_archive/section/detail.php?ELEMENT_ID=129818&SECTION_ID=7342
ASTRA sitting behind a lot of space
until recently was somewhere out in the comparisons and there was probably some sort of BMW and Audi and VW 135m and was also surprising to me that Astra’s not really heavy at all . At the beginning of the dimensions of the machine, and, in fact, looking at the numbers, it seems the machine heavy and fat . But in fact, are all normal and fine. Always be easier, and it will only be better. ASTRA but not really any problems with the weight.
Talking of light weight, Caterham cars is up for sale along with it’s racing interest. Some time ago GM owned Lotus cars (Vauxhall Lotus Carlton / Opel Lotus Omega, Vauxhall VX220/ Opel Speedster followed) before eventual sale to Proton. Maybe GM could purchase Caterham or indeed Lotus & sell a two seater sports car again under its brand & as a VXR/OPC model.
GM will be able to make yourself different cars and super cars, sports cars.
CORCETTE The latter is the number of global and machines actually much more. And HOLDEN VAUXHALL. And be sure to create an exciting new GM models but also on its own, and every thing at the right time. There were hard times for the economy and the auto industry and GM. Here we go again, although you will be better cars too. GM has all the facilities and skills to even fly into space.
GM is one of the coolest global car industry to the EU and the U.S. CARS
GM needs to do more and better cooperation between the tegam your personal üksute different. I do not know maybe it’s always been good, but not great for me started out as a simple man. lately to see how GM makes and cooperation between the different entities of the speaks and wants to GM’s management. and this is very true.
VAG Gonser will also be easier for them to cooperate properly, because it is only in the EU
One more thing, I remember back when the Verano was first introduced it seems Alex coined the phrase “ass brows” for those chrome accents on the tail lights. Does anybody see them still or what? just curious is all. Hope they don’t carry over. Also where is Alex these days? It seems we haven’t seen a story from him in what seems to be ages now.
haha he’s dead lol just kidding!! but come back @Alex Luft