Buick Verano

Overview: Is the Buick Verano a small luxury sedan SUV?

The Buick Verano is a great choice for a small sedan that blends luxury, comfort and soft ride in a compact package. It offers quiet, smooth and comfortable ride, and thanks to its well-tuned suspension and noise-insulated cabin. However, the Buick Verano has limited seat space on the rear, and its engine seems lacking in power. The sedan’s styling also seems dated compared to newer rivals.

Note: Equipment, features, and trims can vary by model year. Always confirm these details when looking for a used Buick Verano for sale.

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Key Features

The Buick Verano offers:

• Premium cloth seating and a leather-wrapped steering wheel
• A dual-zone automatic climate control
• A rearview camera and Wi-Fi hotspot
• An available Bose premium nine-speaker audio system and satellite radio
• An available eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat
• Keyless entry and ignition and remote start

Trims

The 2017 Buick Verano is available in three trim levels: base, Sport Touring and Leather.

Comfort, Technology & Cargo

The 2017 Buick Verano features well-cushioned, and supportive seats that contribute to overall comfort. Buick tuned the suspension of the Verano for comfort, offering a smooth ride. The Buick Verano interior is also well-insulated, eliminating road and wind noise. The Buick Verano tire size may vary.

The carmaker equipped the 2017 Verano with the Buick IntelliLink infotainment system, which includes a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, and smartphone integration. A standard six-speaker audio system is included, while a premium nine-speaker Bose system is optional.

The 2017 Buick Verano offers a cargo space of 14.3 cubic feet, while interior storage is ample for storing smaller items.

How It Drives

Serving as the powertrain of the 2017 Buick Verano is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 180 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque. The Buick Verano engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, sending the power to the front wheels. The Buick Verano offers a steady and composed drive, especially when maneuvering around corners and turns. The overall drive is smooth, but drivers would find the power of the Verano lacking in several ways, since the small sedan dropped the optional turbo engine for 2017.

Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2017 Buick Verano Good scores for the moderate overlap front, side, and roof strength tests. However, the headlights of the compact sedan received a Poor score for its headlights.

The 2016 Buick Verano received an overall safety rating of 5/5 stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It scored 5/5 for the overall front and side ratings and 4/5 stars for the rollover rating.

Reviews

Buick Verano reviews from consumers at Edmunds gave the large SUV a fairly high rating of 4.1/5 stars. Around 46% and 39% of consumer reviews gave the Buick Verano 5-star and 4-star ratings, respectively. The reviewers cited the small luxury sedan’s sleek exterior looks, pleasurable and quiet ride, comfortable interior, and reliability.

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Buick Verano FAQs

What was the last year they made the Buick Verano?

Buick last built the Verano for the 2017 model year. However, GM continued producing and selling the compact as the Buick Verano sedan and Verano GS hatchback in China.

How long should a Buick Verano last?

A Buick Verano could last between 150,000 and 200,000 miles. However, the life of a Verano depends on several factors. Some owners were meticulous over the Buick Verano oil type that should be used.

Is a Buick Verano a luxury car?

The Buick Verano is considered a luxury car, in particular a small luxury sedan.

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