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Buick Verano

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The good & the bad

The good

  • Upscale interior
  • High-revving power (turbo engine)
  • Little road and wind noise
  • Responsive automatic transmission
  • Trunk space

The bad

  • Unremarkable gas mileage
  • Clumsy manual transmission
  • Sloppy handling
  • Sightlines
  • Backseat room
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Notable features

  • OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot spot capability standard
  • Forward collision alert and lane departure warning available
  • Five-seat compact sedan
  • Turbo engine with manual transmission available
  • Heated steering wheel available

Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn w/1SV
    MPG
    21 City / 32 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas/4-cyl
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn w/1SD
    Avg. price
    $8,022
    MPG
    21 City / 32 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas/4-cyl
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Sport Touring
    Avg. price
    $9,975
    MPG
    21 City / 32 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas/4-cyl
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Convenience Group
    Avg. price
    $8,968
    MPG
    21 City / 32 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    -
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Leather Group
    Avg. price
    $12,084
    MPG
    21 City / 32 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas/4-cyl
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Premium Turbo Group
    Avg. price
    $9,911
    MPG
    20 City / 31 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Engine
    Gas/4-cyl
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Buick Verano base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
Combined side rating front seat
Combined side rating rear seat
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
Overall side crash rating
Rollover rating
Side barrier rating
Side barrier rating driver
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
Side pole rating driver front seat
11.3%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
Side pole rating driver front seat
11.3%
Risk of rollover

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2016 Buick Verano review: Our expert's take

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Vehicle Overview

The Buick Verano compact sedan has 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 2016
There are no significant changes.
Significant Standard Features

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Built-in Wi-Fi hot spot works with 4G LTE connectivity (data subscription required)
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Remote start system
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • IntelliLink multimedia system with 7-inch touch-screen
  • Forward collision warning 
  • Lane departure warning
  • Blind spot warning system 
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Backup camera
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2016 Buick Verano review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The Buick Verano compact sedan has 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 2016
There are no significant changes.
Significant Standard Features

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Built-in Wi-Fi hot spot works with 4G LTE connectivity (data subscription required)
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Remote start system
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • IntelliLink multimedia system with 7-inch touch-screen
  • Forward collision warning 
  • Lane departure warning
  • Blind spot warning system 
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Backup camera

Factory warranties

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
6 years / 70,000 miles

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Buick Verano?

The 2016 Buick Verano is available in 5 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • Convenience Group (1 style)
  • Leather Group (1 style)
  • Premium Turbo Group (1 style)
  • Sport Touring (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Buick Verano?

The 2016 Buick Verano offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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