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Buick Verano
Overview
Manufacturer	Buick (General Motors)
Production	2011–present
Model years	2012–present
Assembly	United States: Orion Township, Michigan (Orion Assembly)
Body and chassis
Class	Entry-level luxuryCompact car
Chronology
Predecessor	Buick Skylark Pontiac G5 (Canada) Pontiac Vibe Saturn Astra

The Buick Verano is a front engine, front-wheel drive layout, four-door, five passenger, entry-level luxury compact car manufactured by General Motors for its Buick brand at the Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan and in China by GM's Joint Venture with SAIC Motor, SAIC-GM (also called Shanghai GM).

The Verano debuted at the North American International Auto Show on January 10, 2011, during a preview of Buick's then upcoming 2012 model. It is the first compact marketed by Buick in the United States since the 1998 Buick Skylark. Verano is Spanish for summer.

The Verano—along with the Buick Excelle GT, which was developed for the Chinese market and produced in China and the European Opel Astra / UK Vauxhall Astra sedan, which was presented at the 2012 Moscow International Automobile Salon—shares General Motors' Delta II platform with the Chevrolet Cruze and the corresponding MPV models, Chevrolet Orlando and Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer.

First generation (2011–2017)

First generation
Overview
Also called	Buick Excelle GT (别克英朗GT)
Production	2011–2016
Model years	2012–2017
Assembly	United States: Orion Township, Michigan (Orion Assembly)
Designer	David Lyon
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Delta II platform
Related	Buick Excelle XT Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Orlando Opel Astra
Powertrain
Engine	2.4 L LEA I4 (gasoline/E85) 2.0 L LHU I4 (turbocharged gasoline) 1.6 L Family 1 I4 (turbocharged gasoline) (China Only)
Transmission	6-speed GM 6T40 automatic 6-speed GM 6T50 automatic 6-speed GM F40-6 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	105.7 in (2,685 mm)
Length	183.9 in (4,671 mm)
Width	71.4 in (1,814 mm)
Height	58.4 in (1,483 mm)
Curb weight	3,300 lb (1,500 kg)
Chronology
Successor	Buick Regal Sportback (North America)

Jim Federico, Executive Director and Vehicle Chief Engineer for Verano, led the vehicle development team and David Lyon, Buick design director, styled the exterior.

The Verano is essentially a North American-market version of the Chinese-market compact Buick Excelle. The Verano's unibody construction utilizes galvanized steel for its front fenders, hood, roof and door panels and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) bumper covers. It incorporates acoustical laminated glass, triple door seals, a five-layer interior roof liner, sound absorbing mats, recycled denim insulation and specially manufactured 18-inch forged alloy wheels, which minimize road noise. Buick's VentiPorts reappeared at the Verano's introduction, a styling feature unique to Buick dating back to 1949.

The standard powertrain is a 2.4 L Ecotec direct-injected DOHC I4 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.4 L engine is rated 180 horsepower (130 kW) at 6,700 rpm and 171 ft·lb (232 N·m) of torque at 4,900 rpm. The engine is flex-fuel capable, meaning it can use either gasoline, or E85 ethanol, or any combination of the two fuels. EPA fuel economy estimates are 21 miles per US gallon (11 l/100 km) city and 32 miles per US gallon (7.4 l/100 km) highway for gasoline. A 2012 on-road mixed highway-city review by the website MPGOMATIC showed an average 26.5 MPG on E85, and 29 for gasoline.

A 2.0 L turbocharged version became available in late 2012, for the 2013 model year, as did a 6-speed manual transmission. The 2.0 L turbo engine is rated at 250 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. GM estimated acceleration from 0-60 mph is 6.2 seconds, matching the number posted by the Buick Regal GS.

For 2016, the Verano added a new Sport Touring Edition which included unique 18" aluminum black pocket wheels and a rear lip spoiler.

The Verano will be phased out from the US market after 2017 model year. The second generation Verano will be sold exclusively in China, leaving Buick once again without an entry-level sedan in the US market.

Engines

Petrol engine
Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Transmission	Model Years
2.4 L Ecotec I4 (Flex-Fuel)	2384 cc	180 DIN at 6700 rpm	171 ft·lb (232 N·m) at 4900 rpm	6-speed automatic	2012-
2.0 L Ecotec t/c I4	1998 cc	250 DIN at 5300 rpm	260 ft·lb (353 N·m) at 2000 rpm	6-speed automatic 6-speed manual (optional)	2013-
1.6 L Family 1 t/c I4	1598 cc	184 DIN at 5800 rpm	173 ft·lb (235 N·m) at 2200 - 5600 rpm	6-speed automatic	2010-

Second generation for China (2016–present)

Second generation
Overview
Production	2016-present
Model years	2017-present
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	D2XX platform
Related	Buick Envision Chevrolet Cruze Opel Astra
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L LFV I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L LTG I4 (gasoline)
Transmission	6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic 7-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106 in)
Length	4,718 mm (186 in)
Width	1,802 mm (71 in)
Height	1,466 mm (58 in)
Curb weight	1,260–1,295 kg (2,778–2,855 lb)

The second generation Verano was introduced on 27 July 2015 in the Chinese market.This Verano is longer but significantly lighter, more fuel efficient and has more interior space than its predecessor. It is sold in both sedan and hatchback body styles.

Verano GS

A high-performance GS variant based on the upcoming Opel Astra OPC made its introduction at the 2015 Guangzhou Auto Show on November 20, 2015, and went on sale in China at the end of the year. Available in hatchback form, the Verano GS is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 liter inline-4 rated at 270 horsepower mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox exclusive to the model. Unique aesthetic features include red accents and black chrome wheels.

Sales

Calendar year	Sales (United States)
2011*	265
2012	41,042
2013	45,527
2014	43,743
2015	31,886
2016	30,277

* Sales in the US began in November 2011.