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2016 Buick Verano review

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Buick Verano highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Upscale interior
  • Smooth ride experience
  • Pleasing turbo engine option

Cons

  • Dull base engine
  • Compact second-row dimensions
  • Touchscreen gestures can lag behind

Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 30 highway, 24 combined

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Stylish and upscale compact sedan

If you’re shopping for an upscale sedan, you’ll be impressed with the 2016 Buick Verano. A compact footprint with space enough for five and a sizable trunk, this is for urban professionals and sophisticated seniors who like to treat themselves well. The deluxe interior finish oozes sophistication, blending tech conveniences with premium materials. Two engine options allow you to choose a 2016 Verano to suit your driving style, while the available trims add upscale features and conveniences. For the 2016 model year, Buick introduces two new trims to the Verano lineup, while all other features carry over unchanged from the previous year.

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What is new for the 2016 Buick Verano?

  • The Verano is available in a variety of new trims, including the Sport Touring and Turbo.
  • The Premium trim has been discontinued for 2016.
  • Verano trims have been upgraded with Flex Fuel Vehicle as standard equipment this year.

5 reasons to buy the 2016 Buick Verano

1. More trim choices 

For discerning drivers seeking a new entry-level Verano, the 2016 model year adds the 1SV trim. For a base trim model, it's got a great list of standard features including cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, OnStar® functionality with a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, and a six-speaker audio system.

Pick the other newbie trim for the 2016 model year, Sports Touring, for a rear spoiler, heated front seats, and rear parking sensors. 

2. Engine options 

If you’ve got a passion for peppy cornering, or need nifty acceleration at on-ramps, the 2016 Verano has you covered. The available turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine can offer 250 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, with the option of an automatic or manual transmission. The standard powertrain is no slouch, however. Serving up exemplary road manners, the 2016 Verano base engine is a 180 hp, 2.4L four-cylinder engine, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.  

3. Upscale finishing 

Plush seating, soft-touch surfaces, and comfort touches that appear effortless, the 2016 Verano delivers a knockout punch when it comes to interior finishing. Premium ribbon cloth or leather upholstery in shades of Cashmere, Titanium, or Ebony dominates the interior. Standard wood-tone accents, ice-blue ambient lighting, and Buick’s QuietTuning noise reduction technology add a hushed elegance. For your travel companions, an available inboard armrest and convenient cup holders are standard for both rows. 

4. Available storage  

Compact enough to handle tight parking spots at just 183.9 inches long, yet spacious enough for five to travel together in comfort, the 2016 Verano can conjure up the exact dimensions you need. Traveling with colleagues on the daily commute? The 2016 Verano has 42.0 inches of legroom up front and 34.7 inches to the rear. The trunk has the space for your work and leisure essentials too, with 14.3 cu-ft available as standard. 

5. Feature add-ons 

While the available trims are generous, some stand-alone add-on features are worth looking out for. Pick one of the higher 2016 trims, and you could get a Verano optioned with a power moonroof, or an audio system upgraded to include navigation functionality. A practical add-on also worth noting is the Driver Confidence package, which equips the Verano with four additional driver aids, including forward collision alert and lane departure warning. 

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

3.8 out of 5

6 customer reviews
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RepairPal gave the Buick Verano an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Buick Verano 12th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Buick Verano features and specs

Base 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.4L

Horsepower

180

Torque (ft-lbs)

171

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

15.6

Wheelbase

105.7"

Overall length

183.9"

Width

71.4"

Height

58.1"

Leg room

F 42"/R 34.7"

Head room

F 38.3"/R 37.8"

Front tires

P225/50R17

Rear tires

P225/50R17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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