The Buick Verano (Chinese: 威朗) is a

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manufactured by SAIC-GM for the GM's

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brand since 2010. It debuted at the

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on January 10, 2011, during a preview of Buick's then upcoming 2012 model. It is the first compact marketed by

in the United States since the 1998

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. ''Verano'' is Spanish for summer. The Verano, the Buick Excelle GT, which was developed for the Chinese market, and the

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platform with the

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, Chevrolet Orlando, and Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. In the US, it was manufactured by

from 2012 to 2017. __TOC__

First generation (2011)

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 GT. The Verano's unibody construction uses 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. 2013 Buick Verano 2

The standard powertrain is a 2.4 L

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direct-injected DOHC I4 mated to a six-speed

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. The 2.4 L engine is rated at 6,700 rpm and of torque at 4,900 rpm. The engine is flex-fuel capable, meaning it can use either gasoline, or E85 ethanol (2012–13) • 2.4L, or any combination of the two fuels. EPA fuel economy estimates are city and highway for gasoline. A 201
on-road mixed highway-city review
by the website MPGOMATIC showed an average on E85, and for gasoline. A 2.0 L turbocharged version became available in late 2012, for the 2013 model year, as did a 6-speed

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. The 2.0 L turbo engine is rated at and of torque. GM estimated acceleration from 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 was phased out from the US market after the 2017 model year. The second generation Verano is sold exclusively in China, leaving Buick without an entry-level sedan in the US market.

Engines

Second generation (2016)

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

Powertrain

The 2.0T model is equipped with the GM Ecotec 1.5-litre Turbo SIDI engine mated to the 7-speed DCG dual-clutch transmission. Acceleration from is 8.8 seconds, and the fuel consumption is . The 15S model is equipped with the GM 1.5-litre SIDI inline-4 engine mated to the 6-speed DSS transmission, and the fuel consumption is . File:Buick Verano II hatch 01 China 2016-04-13.jpg, Buick Verano hatchback, front File:Buick Verano II hatch 02 China 2016-04-13.jpg, Buick Verano hatchback, rear File:Buick Verano II sedan 3 China 2016-04-16.jpg, Buick Verano sedan, front File:2017 Shanghai-GM Buick Verano (pre-facelift) 1.5S, rear 8.4.18.jpg, Buick Verano sedan, side File:2018 Buick Verano 15 S interior.jpg, Interior

Verano GS

A performance GS variant based on the upcoming Opel Astra OPC debuted 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 1.5-litre inline-4 rated at . with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Unique aesthetic features include red accents and black chrome wheels. File:Buick Verano II hatch GS 01 China 2016-04-16.jpg, Buick Verano GS hatchback, front File:Buick Verano II hatch GS 03 China 2016-04-16.jpg, Buick Verano GS hatchback, rear

2018 facelift

In late 2017, Buick updated the Verano with a revised grille. The update applies to the Buick Verano sedan, Verano hatchback, and Excelle GT sedan. Buick added an Excelle GX station wagon to the lineup. File:2018 Shanghai-GM Buick Verano 1.5S, front 8.7.18.jpg, Buick Verano sedan, 2018 facelift, front File:2018 Shanghai-GM Buick Verano 1.5S, rear 8.7.18.jpg, Buick Verano sedan, 2018 facelift, rear

Second facelift (2020)

A more significant update to the second-generation Verano was launched in September 2019. Although Buick called it "all new", only the front and back of the exterior were changed, along with minor interior changes and new engine/transmission options. File:Buick Verano II 2019 facelift 001.jpg, Buick Verano sedan, 2020 facelift, front File:Buick Verano II 2019 facelift 002.jpg, Buick Verano sedan, 2020 facelift, rear

Engines

Third generation (Pro, 2021)

The third generation Buick Verano was first leaked in late 2019, with the front and rear being very similar to the post-facelift second generation model and the A-pillars being pushed back. The actual production vehicle was officially launched during the 2021 Shanghai Autoshow during April 2021 as the Buick Verano Pro, with the GS performance model being one of the first versions to be launched. The Buick Verano Pro was developed by PATAC of SAIC-GM. It is powered by a new 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, producing and torque. File:Buick Verano Pro IMG001.jpg, Buick Verano Pro sedan, front File:Buick Verano Pro IMG002.jpg, Buick Verano Pro sedan, side

Buick Verano Pro GS

Despite the previous GS trim being performance variants, the Buick Verano Pro GS remains to be an appearance package which includes darkened exterior touches and sportier looking front and rear bumpers. File:Buick Verano Pro GS IMG001.jpg, Buick Verano Pro GS sedan, front File:Buick Verano Pro 002.jpg, Buick Verano Pro GS sedan, rear

Sales

* Excelle GT sales include Excelle XT (hatchback) figures. ** Sales in the US began in November 2011. *** 2015 Chinese sales include Excelle XT/GT, 2nd gen. Excelle GT and Verano figures.

References

External links

* {{Buick China timeline Verano Compact cars Front-wheel-drive vehicles Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States Sedans Cars introduced in 2011 2010s cars