The Buick Verano compact sedan is based on the Chevrolet Cruze but features familiar Buick styling cues like a chrome waterfall grille, blue-tinted projector-beam headlights and porthole appliques on the hood. It seats up to five people and competes with the Acura ILX and Audi A3.
New for 2015 The OnStar communication system adds 4G LTE internet connectivity with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. A three-month/3-gigabyte data trial is included. An Appearance Package with a spoiler and a silver- and bright-finished grille is available.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
18-inch wheels
Daytime running lights
Automatic headlights
Available heated side mirrors
Available spoiler
Interior Highlights
Seats five
Available push-button start and remote start
Automatic air conditioning
IntelliLink multimedia system
14.3-cubic-foot trunk
Under the Hood
180-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
Available 250-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
Six-speed automatic transmission
Available six-speed manual for turbo engine
Safety Features
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Front and rear side-impact airbags
Side curtain airbags and knee airbags
Backup camera
Available forward collision alert, lane departure warning
Available blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert