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BigAls87Z28 10-24-2011 07:34 PM
2012 Buick Verano drive tomorrow
 
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Will be driving the 2012 Buick Verano over the next two days.

Any questions, comments, concerns, or anything else you would like answered about the car or anything related to it?

Quick overview: Verano is Buick's entry level car that slots below the Regal. Verano is more like a mini-Lacrosse. It will be standard with Buick's Intellilink Infotainment system.
Built on the same platform as the Chevy Cruze and Volt, it shares a lot of its interior design from the Opel Astra.
Verano comes standard with a 2.4 liter 4cyl instead of the 1.8 or 1.4T engine found in the Cruze. There will be a turbocharged 2.0 engine later in the year, mated to an optional 6spd manual trans.

LTb1ow 10-24-2011 07:36 PM
Looks like an old person car alright.

LS1ow 10-24-2011 07:38 PM
but will it blend?

LTb1ow 10-24-2011 07:39 PM
Can it tow?

LS1ow 10-24-2011 08:12 PM
can it transport to drunk men to the november meet?

WildBillyT 10-24-2011 08:49 PM
Price of the 2.0T and six speed?

LS1ow 10-24-2011 09:00 PM
steering wheel n gauges make a funny looking smiley face

BigAls87Z28 10-24-2011 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by WildBillyT (Post 789202)
Price of the 2.0T and six speed?
I believe Verano will top out at around 30k, loaded loaded.
POSSIBLE GS trim...maybe.

sweetbmxrider 10-25-2011 07:06 AM
Will it score you a date for teh dance?

WayFast84 10-25-2011 07:40 AM
Needs that ugly window trim removed

BigAls87Z28 10-25-2011 07:44 AM
The chrome trim?

WayFast84 10-25-2011 08:01 AM
Yeah, it probably looks better in other colors but it sticks out way too much. it was the first thing I noticed...

BigAls87Z28 10-25-2011 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by WayFast84 (Post 789245)
Yeah, it probably looks better in other colors but it sticks out way too much. it was the first thing I noticed...
That's why it's there. So you notice.

JW 10-25-2011 10:42 AM
What are all the controls on the steering wheel?
Also, whats the button between the seats in the center console area below the shifter? Heat warmer?

JW :D

BigAls87Z28 10-25-2011 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JW (Post 789266)
What are all the controls on the steering wheel?
Also, whats the button between the seats in the center console area below the shifter? Heat warmer?

JW :D
Left side is cruise control buttons, right side are the radio controls buttons.

Button in the center near the shifter is the electronic parking brake.

LTb1ow 10-25-2011 11:24 AM
Does it have a jake brake?

Anti_Rice_Guy 10-25-2011 12:57 PM
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For a base price of just $23,470 (including destination charge), passengers inside the Verano are treated to standard leatherette/fabric seating surfaces, cloth-wrapped A-pillars, dual-zone automatic climate control, a sliding center armrest, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth, remote engine start and full power accessories. A high-resolution seven-inch LED backlit touchscreen with GM's Intellilink technology (complete with voice control, integrated Pandora Internet radio and Stitcher application) is also standard on entry-level models.
Pretty extensive standard features list.

qwikz28 10-25-2011 02:07 PM
Fuel economy just isn't there. I think that will stop it from being relevant. At that price point, people can just upsize.

BigAls87Z28 10-26-2011 06:32 PM
21/31 for the 2.4. Might be better with the turbo.

WiMiMc 10-26-2011 06:46 PM
and IIRC they changed the EPA estimates a few years ago. A handful of cars i looked up are now lower after the changes. I'm sure with a relaxed driver they could see 23-24 city in it easily

CJDZ24_Z28 10-26-2011 08:01 PM
I love that the general will give this car a 6-speed. I like the Cruze exterior compared to this but it's an attractive car. This car gets my approval but almost any GM vehicle gets my approval!

BigAls87Z28 10-26-2011 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by WiMiMc (Post 789510)
and IIRC they changed the EPA estimates a few years ago. A handful of cars i looked up are now lower after the changes. I'm sure with a relaxed driver they could see 23-24 city in it easily
Doing 70+mph today, I was pulling down 27.9mpg

LTb1ow 10-26-2011 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28 (Post 789523)
Doing 70+mph today, I was pulling down 27.9mpg
My old saturn, RIP, did better than that.

BigAls87Z28 10-26-2011 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by LTs1ow (Post 789524)
My old saturn, RIP, did better than that.
And not a **** was given about your Saturn.

WildBillyT 10-26-2011 08:24 PM
Al:

Was the car white by any chance?


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