2012 Buick Verano Review

The 2012 Buick Verano is designed to compete in a market known as the "luxury compact" market. Add that to your list of automobile classes and decide if it is descriptive enough for you, or if you need to wittle it down a little further. ;) The Verano is targeted at a younger driver. One of Buick's recent goals to lower their age groups as fans of their cars and open the cascade faucets to their wallets. Obviously, known mostly for their sedans that appeal to the older generation they want to cut into a lower age demographic. Buicks are great cars, but they do fit an older driver as they aren't necessarily as flashy as come competitors.

The Verano is Buick’s first luxury sedan designed to compete in the compact luxury segment against the likes of Lexus IS 250, Audi A3, Volvo V30 and Acura TSX. The starting MSRP is $22,585…plus $885 destination charge. Power comes from a 180 HP Ecotec 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder mated to a 6-speed automatic that helps deliver EPA ratings of 21 city mpg and 32 highway mpg. Electric power steering adds to the fuel saving while still providing good road feel and responsiveness. The Watts Z-link rear suspension is lightweight and compact thus further enhancing fuel economy and making room for the 15.2 cubic foot trunk (14 cubic feet with the compact spare and Bose Premium audio) while delivering good response and control. full review