2012 Buick Verano | Gurnee | Anthony Auto Group

Buick Verano. Unexpected Luxury

Sculpted design ready for the Art Institute.

Verano carries the modern Buick design cues introduced on the Enclave and interpreted for the LaCrosse and Regal. They include a bold, detailed black chrome waterfall grille, prominent blue translucent projector beam headlamps, portholes, chrome accents, premium wheels and a tailored body-to-wheel relationship. An arching roofline connects a steeply raked windshield and fast-sloping rear pillars to give the car a sporty profile that’s complemented by large, 17-inch standard multi-spoke forged alloy sterling silver-finish wheels. Two premium 18-inch wheel designs are available.

Luxurious interior ready for all of Chicago's seasons

Complementing Verano’s precisely crafted, premium-accented exterior is an interior marked by exceptional seat comfort and support, as well as premium soft-touch materials, including ambient lighting inspired by the LaCrosse. Metallic and wood trims and warm ambient lighting make the cabin an inviting environment. The heated steering wheel will keep your hands warm in the winter, while the available automatic climate control knows when to keep you cool.

Refined and responsive performance for the city or the suburbs

A power-dense Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder, with dual-overhead camshafts, variable valve timing and E85 capability, is the standard engine in the Verano. It produces an estimated 177 horsepower (132 kW) and 170 lb.-ft. of torque (230 Nm). Direct injection technology helps it produce more power with less fuel and lower emissions – including up to 25-percent reduced hydrocarbon emissions when compared with a multi-point fuel injection engine. The engine is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission that helps the Verano deliver an estimated 31 mpg on the highway. Electric power steering and a more efficient transmission design help optimize fuel economy.

Quiet tuning to make you forget that you're in the Loop

Verano delivers the library-quiet driving experience for which Buicks have become known. Quiet-tuning systems, processes and components are built into every facet of the vehicle’s architecture. All are designed to block or absorb sound and dampen or eliminate vibrations. The quietest compact sedan on the road – quieter than many midsize and full-size cars – Verano’s quietness is supported by acoustical laminated glass, triple door seals, refined chassis dynamics and specially manufactured 17-inch standard
forged alloy multi-spoke wheels, which minimize road noise.

Safety, meet Technology.

Comprehensive connectivity is enabled by OnStar’s remote vehicle access, which makes keeping tabs on the vehicle a breeze from anywhere with a smart phone. Highlights include: Passive entry, Heated steering wheel,Touch screen navigation system,Bluetooth connectivity (both phone and audio), XM Satellite Radio, Bose sound system, Next-generation radio. Downloading an OnStar app enables the use of remote vehicle features from anywhere in the world. With a few taps, customers can check the: Fuel tank level and range, Fuel mileage, Remaining oil life, Tire pressure, Odometer reading.Other remote-access features include remote vehicle locking/unlocking, remote vehicle start
and a vehicle locator.

Safety is another component in Verano’s technology story. Primary features include: Ten standard air bags, including frontal, head curtain side air bags, front and outboard rear-seat side-impact air bags and new knee air bags. The head-curtain side air bags deploy in a rollover crash, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, traction control and anti-lock brakes. Collapsible pedal system, which allows the pedals to detach during a crash to reduce the risk of leg or ankle injuries, and OnStar with Automatic Crash Response. Verano has a strong, unitized body structure that incorporates 60-percent high-strength steel in key areas to enhance strength and crash protection. It is used to help prevent intrusion into the passenger compartment.