Buick Verano is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 180 to 250 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,400, which over the course of five years will cost you $1,500 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2016 Verano has a relatively short wheelbase ( 105.7 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3300 lbs.
2016 Verano seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - legs - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on hips and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Verano falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 14.0 - 14.3 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Verano 1SV | 2016 Verano Base | 2016 Verano Sport Touring | 2016 Verano Convenience Group | 2016 Verano Leather Group | 2016 Verano Premium Turbo Group |
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Starging MSRP | $21,065 | $23,480 | $24,065 | $24,475 | $26,505 | $28,670 |
Engine | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo |
HP | 180 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp | 250 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
Highway | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 29 MPG |
Combined | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
2016 Verano Sedan comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $359 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Verano
2016 Verano Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed forty-eight complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Buick, which by itself is a relatively low number.