Shortly after local spy photographers captured test mules of the vehicle, Buick released an official image of the upcoming 2016 Verano GS hatchback for China. The brand announced the 2016 Verano would arrive in a standard hatchback guise and be complimented by a new GS model. Of course, that’s in addition to the recently revealed 2016 Buick Verano sedan, too.
Buick has once agin whet enthusiasts’ pallets with two additional images of the 2016 Verano GS hatch. This time, we see the front of the vehicle, and get a clear look at the interior, all looking mighty fine, thanks to Opel design.
Besides the 2016 Opel Astra styling translating very well with a Buick waterfall grille, the brand also dropped a few additional details about interior features. The 2016 Verano GS hatchback will host a stylish black interior, with Flame Red details in form of color-contrast stitching, a center-console stripe and ambient lighting.
We’d previously learned the standard Verano hatchback will be powered by a 1.5-liter SIDI naturally aspirated four-cylinder with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The Verano GS hatchback will receive a turbocharged 1.5-liter SIDI four-cylinder, accompanied by a seven-speed DCG automatic transmission.
Is the 2016 Verano GS hatch looking good? Yes. Do we want to see this come to the U.S.? Double the yes.
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Man, I wish it were wearing an Opel badge. This is a case in which the branding is the only thing I don’t like about the car. This is better than a Golf. And with luck, there will be no VW soon.
I’ve never driven an American car until Buick Encore. Only after buying it did I realize that Buick is not only an over 60 person’s brand… but a black person’s brand. And it runs female. At least in Los Angeles.
Which to this younger white male person might give pause. But then I remember I don’t shive a git what other people think of me. I’m in a cute red car that Honda failed to duplicate with any style. Fiat managed it but then Fiat is as reliable as FCA. Ahem.
Get the car if you want it.
What exactly is a “black person’s brand”? Why does it give a white man pause?
He’s simply pointing out what he’s observed. He’s obviously mostly seen African-Americans, women, and older people driving Buicks. He might not have said it in the most tactful way, but it’s what he’s saying, not how he’s saying it, that matters. Most people make decisions, especially in car-buying, based on stereotypes or perception or image or a need to do what their peers expect them to do. And there are obvious stereotypes associated with American car brands. American premium/luxury cars do have a “black person’s car” stereotype associated with them. Look at Cadillac and Lincoln. That stereotype’s existed for decades. And it extends to some degree to Buick, Chrysler, and Mercury (RIP). American car stereotypes are also much more pronounced on the coasts. People probably thought of me as white trash for owning a Chevy Impala in Connecticut. And that reminds me, there’s also a black/Hispanic stereotype associated with Impalas, in particular. Being aware of the stereotype doesn’t mean you buy into it. In fact, I have great respect for this guy for being aware of these stereotypes and not letting them influence his opinion of the car. He’s not the bad guy for pointing out that these stereotypes exist. It’s the people who deny they exist, yet still allow them to play into their decision making.
So it seems from all hints and such that the USA Tri-Shield is returning. Whether or not it should return would be a debate that could take hours to NOT resolve. I’m leaning dislike but I could see where the base might like. Maybe that was the call.
I wish they would bring this to America. Buick needs something like this.
If it doesn’t have a 2.0t ldk or lhu or 2.0t variany, is a golf r killer like my cobalt is I’m out.
Beckoning the “enthusiast” may be a bit of a stretch, for a car who’s engine is putting out under 170hp.
no doubt
Maybe it only weighs 2000 pounds?