Buick Verano

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation

| image = 2012 Buick Verano -- 04-30-2012.JPG

| caption =

| aka = Buick Excelle GT (China)

| production = 2010–2015 (China)
2011–2017 (United States)

| model_years =2012–2017 (North America)

| assembly = United States: Orion Township, Michigan (Orion Assembly)
China: Yantai (as Excelle GT)

| designer = David Lyon

| body_style = 4-door sedan

| platform = Delta II platform

| related = Buick Excelle XT
Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Orlando
Opel Astra
Vauxhall Astra
Holden Astra

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel drive

| engine = {{unbulleted list |2.4 L LEA I4 (gasoline/E85)|2.0 L LHU I4 (turbocharged gasoline)|1.6 L A16LET (LLU) I4 (turbocharged gasoline)|1.5 L LFV I4 (turbocharged gasoline)}}

| transmission = {{unbulleted list |6-speed GM 6T40 automatic|6-speed GM 6T50 automatic|6-speed GM F40-6 manual|7-speed dual-clutch}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|105.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|183.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|71.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|58.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|3300|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}

| sp = us

| successor =

}}

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

{{cite web

|url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/press_kits.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Jan/11naias/buick/0110_buick_press_conf

|title=Remarks by John Schwegman (US Marketing Vice President for Buick/GM) - 2011 NAIAS Buick Press Conference

|first1=John

|last1=Schwegman

|first2=Jim

|last2=Federico

|date=2011-01-10

|work=2011 NAIAS Media Press Kit

|publisher=General Motors Company

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019202800/https://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/press_kits.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2011/Jan/11naias/buick/0110_buick_press_conf

|archive-date=2011-10-19

|access-date=2011-05-30

|url-status=dead

}}

{{cite web

|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1101_2012_buick_verano_look/index.html

|title=First Look: 2012 Buick Verano

|first=Todd

|last=Lassa

|date=2011-01-06

|work=motortrend.com

|publisher=MotorTrend Magazine, Source Interlink Media

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716154735/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1101_2012_buick_verano_look/index.html

|archive-date=2011-07-16

|access-date=2011-05-30

|url-status=dead

}}

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.

File:2013 Buick Verano 2.4 rear.jpg

File:Buick Excelle GT 02 China 2012-05-20.JPG

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 {{convert|180|hp|kW PS}} at 6,700 rpm and {{convert|171|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 4,900 rpm. The engine is flex-fuel capable, meaning it can use either gasoline, or E85 ethanol (2012–13){{cite web |url=http://www.cleanairchoice.org/fuels/e85_vehicles.cfm |title=American Lung Association Clean Air Choice: E85 Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) |website=www.cleanairchoice.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080413065753/http://www.cleanairchoice.org/fuels/e85_vehicles.cfm |archive-date=2008-04-13}} • 2.4L, or any combination of the two fuels. EPA fuel economy estimates are {{convert|21|mpgus|abbr=on}} city and {{convert|32|mpgus|abbr=on}} highway for gasoline.{{Cite web|url=http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=32160|title = 2012 Buick Verano}} A 2012 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6tok5np8G4 on-road mixed highway-city review] by the website MPGOMATIC showed an average {{convert|26.5|mpgus|abbr=on}} on E85, and {{convert|29|mpgus|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|250|hp|kW PS|0}} and {{convert|260|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque. GM estimated acceleration from {{convert|0|-|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} is 6.2 seconds, matching the number posted by the Buick Regal GS.{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Jun/0611_verano_turbo.html |title=2013 Buick Verano Turbo Debuts with 250 Horsepower|access-date=2012-06-13 |author=General Motors |date=2012-06-12 |publisher=GM Media Online }}

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,{{cite news|last1=Weiner|first1=Eric|title=Buick Verano Canceled for U.S. after 2017, Says Report|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/news/buick-verano-canceled-u-s-2017-says-report/|access-date=9 May 2016|work=Automobile magazine|date=9 May 2016}} leaving Buick without an entry-level sedan in the US market.

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image = Buick Verano II IMG001.jpg

| caption = 2020 Buick Verano (second facelift)

| aka =

| production = 2015–2021

| assembly = China: Shenyang, Liaoning
(SAIC-GM Norsom Motors)

| body_style = 4-door sedan
5-door hatchback

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel drive

| platform = D2XX platform

| engine = {{unbulleted list |1.0 L LIV I3 (turbo gasoline)|1.3 L L3Z I3 (turbo gasoline)

|1.5 L LFV turbo I4 (gasoline)|1.5 L L2B I4 (gasoline)

}}

| transmission = {{unbulleted list |6-speed manual |6-speed automatic |7-speed dual-clutch |CVT}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = 2016–19: {{convert|4718|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
2020–: {{convert|4723|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1802|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1466|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = 2016–19: {{convert|1260-1320|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}
2020–: {{convert|1310-1350|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}

| related = Buick Envision
Chevrolet Cruze
Opel Astra K
Vauxhall Astra
Holden Astra BK
Buick Excelle GT (Second generation)
Buick Excelle GX

| designer = Yin He

| sp = us

}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/buick/verano/2017-verano/|title=2017 Buick Verano|date=2 October 2015|access-date=2015-11-07|publisher=GM Authority}}

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 {{convert|0|to|100|km/h|mph}} is 8.8 seconds, and the fuel consumption is {{convert|6.1|L/100km|abbr=on}}. 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 {{convert|5.9|L/100 km|abbr=on}}.{{cite news|last1=Capparella|first1=Joseph|title=2016 Buick Verano Debuts in Chinese-Market Form in Shanghai|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/news/2016-buick-verano-debuts-in-chinese-market-form-in-shanghai/|access-date=12 May 2016|work=Automobile magazine|date=20 April 2015}}{{cite web |url= http://www.buick.com.cn/verano/newsdetails.aspx?id=287 |title= SAIC-GM announced Buick new generation of Verano |author= |date= 8 June 2015 |website= Buick Official Website |publisher= SAIC-GM |access-date= 14 May 2016 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160522104716/http://www.buick.com.cn/verano/newsdetails.aspx?id=287 |archive-date= 22 May 2016 }}

File:Buick Verano II hatch 01 China 2016-04-13.jpg|Front view (hatchback, pre-facelift)

File:Buick Verano II hatch 02 China 2016-04-13.jpg|Rear view (hatchback, pre-facelift)

File:Buick Verano II sedan 3 China 2016-04-16.jpg|Front view (sedan, pre-facelift)

File:2017 Shanghai-GM Buick Verano (pre-facelift) 1.5S, rear 8.4.18.jpg|Rear view (sedan, pre-facelift)

File:2018 Buick Verano 15 S interior.jpg|Interior

A performance GS variant based on the cancelled 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 {{convert|167|hp|kW PS|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/buick/verano/2017-verano/2017-verano-gs/|title=2017 Buick Verano GS|date=2 November 2015|access-date=2015-11-07|publisher=GM Authority}} with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Unique aesthetic features include red accents and black chrome wheels.{{cite web|url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/11/2016-buick-verano-gs-leaked-ahead-of-official-reveal/|title=2017 Buick Verano GS|access-date=2015-11-07|author=Sean Szymkowski|date=2015-11-06|publisher=GM Authority}}

File:Buick Verano II hatch GS 01 China 2016-04-16.jpg|Front view (hatchback)

File:Buick Verano II hatch GS 03 China 2016-04-16.jpg|Rear view (hatchback)

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. A station wagon variant was added to the lineup.

File:2018 Shanghai-GM Buick Verano 1.5S, front 8.7.18.jpg|Front view (sedan, first facelift)

File:2018 Shanghai-GM Buick Verano 1.5S, rear 8.7.18.jpg|Rear view (sedan, first facelift)

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.{{Cite web|url=https://plants.gm.com/media/cn/en/buick/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2019/Sep/0904_Buick_Verano.html|title = Buick Launches All-New Verano Midsize Sedan in China|date = 4 September 2019}}

File:2020 SAIC-GM Buick Verano 1.5T (facelifted, front).jpg |Front view (sedan, second facelift)

File:2020 SAIC-GM Buick Verano 1.5T (facelifted, rear).jpg |Rear view (sedan, second facelift)

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Buick Verano Pro

| image = Buick Verano III Pro Sanming 01 2022-07-07.jpg

| caption = Buick Verano Pro

| aka =

| production = 2021–present

| assembly = China: Wuhan (SAIC-GM Wuhan Branch)

| body_style = 4-door sedan

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel drive

| platform = GM VSS-F platform (9BXX){{cite web|url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/04/all-new-buick-verano-pro-sedan-unveiled-in-china/|title=All-New Buick Verano Pro Sedan Unveiled In China|date=2 April 2021|access-date=2021-11-07|publisher=GM Authority}}

| engine = 1.5 L LAH turbo I4 (gasoline)

| transmission = CVT

| wheelbase = {{convert|2700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4664|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1786|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1472|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1315-1335|kg|lbs|abbr=on}}

| related =

| designer =

| sp = us

}}

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.{{cite web | url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202104/1139419.html#pvareaid=102624 | title=【图】2021上海车展探馆：威朗Pro GS亮相在即_汽车之家 }}

It is powered by a new 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, producing {{convert|135|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|250|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} torque.{{Cite web|url=https://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/buick/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2021/Apr/0418-buick.html|title=Buick Debuts All-New Envision Plus and Verano Pro in China|date=18 April 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/08/gm-premieres-all-new-turbocharged-1-5l-engine-in-buick-verano-pro/|title=GM Premieres All-New Turbocharged 1.5L Engine In Buick Verano Pro|publisher=GM Authority|date=9 August 2021}}

File:Buick Verano Pro IMG001.jpg|Front view

File:Buick Verano Pro IMG002.jpg|Rear view

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.{{cite web|url=https://media.cadillac.com/media/cn/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2021/Sept/0910-buick.html|title=Buick Strengthens Premium Sedan Portfolio in China with All-New Verano Pro|publisher=media.cadillac.com|date=10 September 2021}}

File:Buick Verano Pro 004.jpg|Front view

File:Buick Verano Pro 002.jpg|Rear view

* 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.

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