Buick Verano (North America)

Buick Verano
Buick Verano
Overview
Manufacturer	Buick
Also called	Buick Excelle GT (China)
Production	2011–2017
Model years	2012–2017
Assembly	Orion Township, Michigan (Orion Assembly)
Designer	David Lyon
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Delta II platform
Related	Buick Excelle XT ; Chevrolet Cruze ; Chevrolet Orlando ; Opel Astra ; Vauxhall Astra ; Holden Astra
Powertrain
Engine	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	6-speed GM 6T40 automatic; 6-speed GM 6T50 automatic; 6-speed GM F40-6 manual; 7-speed dual-clutch;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	105.7 in (2,685 mm)
Length	183.9 in (4,671 mm)
Width	71.4 in (1,814 mm)
Height	58.4 in (1,483 mm)
Curb weight	3,300 lb (1,500 kg)

The Buick Verano is a compact car manufactured by General Motors' Buick brand from 2011 to 2016. It debuted at the North American International Auto Show on January 10, 2011, during a preview of Buick's then upcoming 2012 model. It is the first compact marketed by Buick in the United States since the 1998 Buick Skylark. Verano is Spanish for summer.

The Verano, the Buick Excelle GT, which was developed for the Chinese market, and the Opel Astra/Vauxhall Astra sedan share General Motors' Delta II platform with the Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Orlando, and Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer.

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