2013 Buick Verano Increases Appeal with 2.0L Turbo Engine and Advanced Safety Features

Buick introduced the Verano in 2011 to bring luxury, technology, sophistication, craftsmanship and responsive performance to the growing market for premium compact sedans. For the 2013 model year, Verano expands its appeal by offering luxury buyers a powerful, efficient 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine option. Verano also adds advanced safety features expected in a luxury car, such as a standard rearview camera and available crash-avoidance technologies.

Verano seats up to five and is available in four models for 2013 – the generously equipped base Verano (1SD) and uplevel Convenience (1SG), Leather (1SL) and Verano Turbo (Premium 1ST group). Starting with the Convenience group, Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert crash-avoidance technologies are standard on all uplevel models.

Verano Turbo will be available in the fourth quarter of 2012, and includes an Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine with standard six-speed automatic, dual exhaust, sport pedals and rear spoiler. A six-speed manual transmission is available.

“We are very excited about the Buick Verano about the addition of the 2.0L turbo engine being added to the Verano” said Robert Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA. “That’s 49 more horsepower and 90 more pound-feet of torque than the Acura ILX 2.4 and 50 more horsepower/53 more pound-feet of torque than the Audi A3 2.0T. It’s even bumping up against the current performance king of the Buick range, the Regal GS and its 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque”

At an estimated 250 horsepower (187 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 Nm) of torque, the Ecotec 2.0L turbo increases the performance of an already capable, responsive luxury sedan.  Effortless power from one of Ward’s 10Best Engines also makes Verano Turbo deceptively quick, with acceleration from 0-60 mph in an estimated 6.2 seconds.

Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L direct-injected four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic powertrain combination also delivers refined, responsive performance. It is rated at 180 horsepower (134 kW) and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds, yet still achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 32 mpg on the highway.

Like its larger LaCrosse and Regal sedan siblings, Verano is distinguished by thoughtful design, meticulous attention to detail, sculpted Buick brand cues; advanced interior acoustics including Buick’s trademark QuietTuning; and soft-touch interior surfaces with world-class fit and finish.

Verano also provides a premium level of standard equipment for the segment – such as an available heated steering wheel – not found on the Lexus IS 250, Acura ILX or Infiniti G-Series sedan. Verano also has more passenger room than the Acura ILX and Lexus IS 250.

Buick’s easy-to-use IntelliLink radio, which debuted last year on the Verano, is now also available in combination with GPS-enabled navigation for 2013. Buick IntelliLink uses Bluetooth or USB to connect the driver’s smart phone – via voice activation and steering wheel-mounted controls – to a seven-inch, high-resolution, full-color touch screen display radio.

IntelliLink also enables streaming stereo audio from the phone through services like PANDORA^® Internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio^®.

Available XM Travel Link (SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription required) includes refueling locations with pricing information, weather and movie theater locations.

Buick IntelliLink enables seamless integration of stowed portable devices with each vehicle’s infotainment system, allowing drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Other technologies complementing IntelliLink are an available nine-speaker Bose Premium Audio system with custom equalization and subwoofers; and OnStar-powered smartphone apps that help owners remotely control key OnStar functions.

 

Verano exterior

Verano sports the Buick design cues introduced on the Enclave and carried through on the LaCrosse and Regal. An arching roofline connects a steeply raked windshield and fast-sloping rear pillars to give the car a sporty and elegant profile.

Strokes of chrome accent Verano, along with signature features such as a black chrome waterfall grille and portholes. Blue translucent rings around the projector beam headlamp and chrome exhaust tip (dual exhaust on 1ST) add to the sophistication and attention to detail.

Verano rides on standard 18-inch forged alloy, machine face, silver-finish wheels. A premium 18-inch forged alloy, split-spoke wheel in Manoogian Silver finish is available on the leather and 1ST models.

Exterior colors include Crystal Red Tintcoat, White Diamond Tricoat and Carbon Black Metallic (all for an additional charge), along with Summit White, Quicksilver Metallic, Mocha Bronze Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic and Luxo Blue Metallic.

Verano interior

Verano’s interior is marked by exceptional seat comfort and support, as well as premium, soft-touch materials. Metallic and wood trims and warm ambient lighting make the cabin an inviting environment.

Neutral and medium titanium colors are offered on interiors with leatherette/fabric seating surfaces, while Ebony, Cashmere and a unique Choccachino color are offered on the available leather-trimmed interiors.

Additional interior standard and available features include:

• Push-button engine start
• Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Six-way power driver’s seat
• Heated, leather-appointed seating
• Electronic parking brake
• Console armrest that slides and locks
• Power windows with driver’s express up/down and express down in the rear (1SL and 1ST models are equipped with a front passenger express-up feature)
• Steering wheel radio controls
• Heated outside rearview mirrors and self-dimming inside rearview mirrors
• Uplevel front and rear reading lamps.

Buick’s exclusive QuietTuning is designed to block or absorb sound and dampen or eliminate vibrations. It is included in every facet of the Verano’s architecture to make it the quietest compact sedan on the road and quieter than many midsize and full-size cars.

Verano’s quiet cabin is supported with numerous features including acoustical laminated glass, triple door seals and refined chassis dynamics. Even its 18-inch standard wheels are specially manufactured to minimize road noise.

Audio system with IntelliLink adds available navigation

Buick’s IntelliLink system is standard on all Verano models, including vehicles equipped with the available GPS-enabled navigation.

IntelliLink is intuitive and integrates online services such as Pandora^® internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio^™ using hands-free voice and touch-screen controls via Bluetooth-enabled smartphones. Additional features:

• Seven-inch, LED high-resolution color display with touch-screen control
• Bluetooth with hands-free (for phone calls) and audio-streaming protocol support
• Address book download
• USB port
• Auxiliary audio input port
• Redundant steering wheel controls
• Enhanced voice recognition
• AM/FM/Audio CD/MP3 Player
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio and data services (with three months of service)
• Supports playback of MP3 files stored on flash memory drives.

The IntelliLink screen also serves as the display for the standard rearview camera system. A premium nine-speaker Bose audio system with custom equalization and subwoofers is available and is optimized for Verano’s refined interior acoustics.

Verano powertrains

Verano is equipped with a choice of two four-cylinder engines: the standard Ecotec 2.4L and an available Ecotec 2.0L turbo.

The available Ecotec 2.0L turbo, new to the Verano for 2013, makes an estimated 250 horsepower (187 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm). It provides on-demand power comparable to a V-6, but with the efficiency of a four-cylinder, and is tuned to deliver unique performance, efficiency and quietness. Its development applied the best practices of technical centers in Europe and North America.

Named one of Ward’s 10Best Engines in the 2012 Buick Regal GS, it has been subjected to one of the toughest, most comprehensive validation processes ever at GM, including millions of miles of real-world road testing in a broad range of climates and environments.

Verano’s standard Ecotec 2.4L with direct-injection, dual-overhead camshafts and variable valve timing provides responsive performance. Rated at 180 horsepower (134 kW) and 171 lb.-ft. of torque (232 Nm), it provides EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 32 mpg. The engine is also E85-capable.

The Ecotec 2.4L is designed with features that reduce noise and improve its durability. Each piston has its own directed jet that sprays oil toward its skirt, coating its underside and the cylinder wall with an additional layer of lubricant. The extra lubrication cools the pistons, reducing friction and operational noise.

Fuel-saving, six-speed automatic transmissions with Driver Shift Control are standard with both engines.

The F40 six-speed manual transmission is available on the turbo-equipped Verano, and features higher torque capacity with smooth-running performance. 

Verano chassis and suspension

Verano’s refined, responsive suspension system includes decoupled MacPherson struts in the front that provide greater separation of extreme road conditions – large potholes, for example – from everyday driving conditions.

A technically advanced Watts Z-link design helps center the rear axle during cornering, which helps keep the Verano’s handling responses symmetrical on both left-hand and right-hand turns. The linkage’s capability to center the axle during cornering delivers a more-balanced driving experience because the rear suspension better follows the lead of the front suspension.

The Z-link design is also lighter and requires less space than a typical fully independent rear suspension. The lower weight contributes to Verano’s fuel economy, while the compact design enables more trunk space.

Steering inputs are executed by a fuel-saving electric power steering system, featuring a dual-pinion rack.

Stopping power is handled by standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Panic Brake Assist, as well as StabiliTrak electronic stability control with traction control.

Panic Brake Assist develops additional brake pressure when an emergency braking situation is detected.

Verano also is equipped with GM’s enhanced smart pedal brake override technology, which helps prevent unintended acceleration by reducing engine power when the brake and accelerator are depressed at the same time. 

Verano safety and crash-avoidance features

The Verano is equipped with numerous technologies that help drivers avoid crashes, and help protect occupants in the event a crash occurs. For 2013, Verano’s standard rearview camera helps drivers see people or objects behind the vehicle.

Verano’s strong, unitized body structure incorporates 60-percent high-strength steel in key areas to enhance strength and crash protection by helping to prevent intrusion into the passenger compartment.

Also new to Verano, Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert technologies help drivers avoid collisions by using radar to watch spots the driver may not be able to see – and provide visible and audible warnings. These technologies are standard on uplevel Verano models.

Verano’s other primary safety, crash-avoidance and post-crash features include:

• Ten standard air bags, including frontal, head curtain side air bags, front and outboard rear-seat side-impact air bags and knee air bags

• Pretensioners minimize forward movement during a collision, and are standard on the front safety belts. Load-limiting retractors cinch the belt more tightly

• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system helps reduce the risk of rollover crashes by keeping the vehicle in the driver’s intended path by applying throttle, braking or a combination of both
• Collapsible pedal system, which allows the pedals to detach during a crash to reduce the risk of leg or ankle injuries
• Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Panic Brake Assist
• GM’s enhanced smart pedal brake override feature reduces engine power when the brake and accelerator are depressed at the same time, to help reduce unintended acceleration
• Available rear park assist
• OnStar with Automatic Crash Response

OnStar details

Six months of OnStar Directions and Connections service is standard on Verano. OnStar is the global leading provider of connected safety, security and mobility solutions and advanced information technology.

OnStar’s RemoteLink Mobile App allows smartphone users to control vehicle functions, access vehicle information and send directions directly to the vehicle. A new, opt-in service called FamilyLink allows subscribers to stay connected to loved ones by checking the location of their vehicle online or by signing up for vehicle location alerts.

Verano will also come with new OnStar button icons. Drivers will notice an updated look for the Hands-Free Calling button, blue OnStar button and red Emergency button.

More information about OnStar can be found at www.onstar.com.

New for 2013

• Verano Turbo (Premium 1ST equipment group; late 2012 availability) includes:
  • Ecotec 2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged engine with continuously variable valve timing delivering 250 hp (187 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 Nm) of torque
  • Six-speed automatic or manual transmission
  • Dual exhaust, sport pedals, rear spoiler and all standard features from the Leather (1SL) and Convenience (1SG) models, including heated leather steering wheel and seats, premium nine-speaker Bose audio system, QuietTuning and other premium features
• Buick IntelliLink is now standard in all Verano models, including vehicles equipped with available GPS-enabled navigation system
• Rearview camera standard on all models
• Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert standard on Convenience, Leather and Premium models
• New look to OnStar buttons
• Exterior colors: Luxo Blue Metallic; Carbon Black Metallic (additional charge)

2013 BUICK VERANO SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Model:	2013 Buick Verano
Body style / driveline:	four-door, 5-passenger front engine transaxle; front-wheel-drive compact car
Construction:	steel body-frame integral with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders, hood, roof, door panels, one-piece bodyside outer panel, thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias
EPA vehicle class:	compact car
Manufacturing location:	Orion Township, Mich.
Key competitors:	Lexus IS 250,  Audi A3, Acura ILX

 

Engines

	Ecotec 2.4L DOHC I-4	Ecotec 2.0L DOHC I-4 Turbo
Application:	std on Base, Convenience, Leather	std on 1ST equipment group (late 2012 availability)
Displacement (cu. in. / cc):	145 / 2384	122 / 1998
Bore and stroke (in. / mm):	3.46 x 3.86 / 88 x 98	3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86
Block material:	cast aluminum	cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:	cast aluminum	cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing for intake and exhaust	overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing for intake and exhaust
Ignition system:	individual coil-on-plug	individual coil-on-plug
Fuel delivery:	direct injection and electronic throttle control	direct injection and electronic throttle control
Compression ratio:	11.2:1	9.2:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):	180  / 134 @ 6700 rpm *	250 / 187 @ 5300*
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):	171 / 232 @ 4900 rpm *	260 / 353 @ 2000*
Recommended fuel:	regular unleaded or E85	premium recommended, but not required
Emissions controls:	close-coupled, catalytic converter; continuously variable valve timing; positive crankcase ventilation evaporative system	close-coupled catalytic converter; continuously variable valve timing; 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail
EPA -estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):	21 / 32	TBD
Estimated 0-60 time (sec.):	8.6	6.2

 

Transmissions

	Hydra-Matic 6T45 6-speed automatic	f-40 6-speed manual	Hydra-Matic 6T50 6-speed automatic
Type:	six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission	Six-speed front-wheel drive manual transmission	six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive
Application:	2.4L (std)	2.0L Turbo (opt)	2.0L Turbo  (std)
Gear ratios (:1)
First:	4.58	4.17	4.58
Second:	2.96	2.13	2.96
Third:	1.91	1.32	1.91
Fourth:	1.45	0.95	1.45
Fifth:	1.00	0.75	1.00
Sixth:	0.75	0.62	0.75
Reverse:	2.84	3.75	2.94
Final drive:	3.23	3.55	3.23

 

Chassis/Suspension

Front:	independent, MacPherson strut-type with side-loaded strut modules, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings
Rear:	specifically adapted compound crank (torsion beam) with double-walled, U-shaped profile at the rear, Z-link (tunable control arm)
Traction control:	all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention
Steering type:	rack-mounted electric power steering
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:	2.8
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (feet / meters):	36 / 11
Steering ratio:	15.5:1

 

Brakes

Type:	four-wheel anti-lock disc, 16-in. front and rear with brake assist
Total swept area (cu cc; pad area):	TBD

 

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:	18-inch forged alloy, multi-spoke, machined face (std) 18-inch forged alloy, split-spoke, Manoogian Silver finish  (opt)
Tires:	P235/45R18 AL3

 

Dimensions
Exterior

Wheelbase (in. / mm):	105.7 / 2685
Overall length (in. / mm):	183.9 / 4671
Overall width (in. / mm):	71.4 / 1814
Overall height (in. / mm):	58.4 / 1476
Track width front (in. / mm):	60.3 / 1532
Track width rear (in. / mm):	60.7 / 1542
Curb weight (lb / kg) With 2.4L: With 2.0L turbo:	3420 / 1551 3520 / 1597 (man.);  3550 / 1610 (auto)

 

Interior

Seating capacity (front / rear):	2 / 3
Headroom (in. / mm):	38.3 / 973 (front without sunroof) 37.2 / 945 (front with sunroof) 37.8 / 960 (rear without sunroof) 37.8 / 960 (rear with sunroof)
Legroom (in. / mm):	42 / 1067 (front) 36.9 / 871 (rear)
Shoulder room (in. / mm):	55.0 / 1400 (front) 52.8 / 1344 (rear)
Hip room (in. / mm):	53.7 / 1364 (front) 51.9 / 1318 (rear)
Passenger volume (cu. ft. / L) :	95 / 2690
Cargo volume (cu. ft. / L):	14.3 / 405 (without Bose premium audio) 14.0 / 396.5 (with Bose premium audio)

 

Capacities

Trailer towing maximum (lb. / kg)	1000 / 454 (2.4L only)
Fuel tank (gal. / L):	15.6 / 59
Oil capacity (qt. / L): With 2.4L: With 2.0L turbo:	5.0 / 4.7 6.3 / 6.0
Cooling system (qt. / L) With 2.4L: With 2.0L turbo:	9.0 / 8.5 8.4 / 8.0

*SAE certified

Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.

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