The Buick Verano was first introduced to the world at the 2011 North American Auto Show. Its name meaning "summer" in Spanish, the new offering from Buick is the smallest car in the company's current lineup and is the first compact car produced by Buick since the Skylark was discontinued in 1997.
The Buick Verano falls into a unique niche in the automarket. Its design competes at the luxury level of brands like Audi, Lexus, and Acura, but its price tag starts much lower. This positions the Verano to appeal to those who want a luxury driving experience at an affordable price.
The luxury starts on the exterior with the Verano's sculpted design, signature waterfall grille, and sporty blue halo headlights. Under the hood, the Verano houses a 2.4L dual overhead cam 4-cylinder engine, variable valve timing and E85 capability, with an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 21 MPG city and 32 MPG highway. Inside the cabin, the premium craftsmanship of the leather appointments, wood trims, ambient lighting and intuitive technologies make for a comfortable and upscale driving experience.
Out on the road, the Verano maneuvers and accelerates with ease, and it was engineered to provide a supremely quiet ride. A dozen noise-reducing and noise-cancelling technologies are used in more than 50 areas of Verano's body structure for increased cabin isolation and quietness. In fact, it's the only vehicle in its class with laminated side glass. Combine that with an isolated engine cradle, aero panels underneath the car, triple door seals, and a fabric-wrapped headline, and you'll be able to carry on a conversation at a whisper, even at highway speeds.