When you see the 2012 Buick Verano in person, you quickly understand just how far Buick has come. In this pearlescent off-white with "choccachina" leather interior, the Verano is one handsome car. The result is a legitimate new contender in the crowded segment of compact luxury cars.
There is little to complain about and plenty to be admired, and the Verano lives up to the standard set by Buick's latest offerings, the Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal.
Under the Verano's hood is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 180 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. At the Edmunds test track, the 2012 Buick Verano weighs in at 3,431 pounds in this fully optioned version. The brakes brought the car to a stop from 60 mph in 122 feet and the car tracked straight with only a mild amount of dive at the front. The P235/45R18 Continental Conti ProContact all-season tires provided "trustworthy grip," according to our test driver, and the car cornered with crisp responsiveness.
Around town, the 2012 Buick Verano proved lively and fun to drive, and its athletic character gives the driver confidence. The EPA rates the Verano at 22 city/31 highway mpg, and we observed 20 mpg for the term of our test. Comfort
Our cell phone paired easily and the Bluetooth system worked flawlessly in Buick's all new IntelliLink system. The center console is busy, but the climate controls on the dual-zone climate system are easily operated and create a comfortable environment. One problem the 2012 Buick Verano shares with many modern sedans is a thick A-pillar that creates a blind spot to the driver's left. The trunk provides 14.3 cubic feet of cargo space with plenty of space to allow golf clubs. Design/Fit and Finish
The lines of this new Buick are subtle and pleasing with some nice design touches, such as chrome inserts in the door handles. The leather-wrapped shift knob and interior lighting are nothing short of elegant.
It's probably fair to say that this division of General Motors has never had a truly outstanding small car, but the 2012 Buick Verano rewrites history, delivering all the attributes that you expect of a Buick yet in a way that seems modern, not retro.
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