[car fanatics]

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The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo luxury sedan will be priced at $29,990, including a destination charge of $885. The turbocharged Verano uses an Ecotec 2.0L four-cylinder engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing to produce an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm.

When the Verano Turbo arrives at dealerships this fall, buyers will get both performance and fuel efficiency with 0-60 mph acceleration in an estimated 6.2 seconds and EPA-estimated 20/31 mpg ratings with a six-speed manual transmission available as a no-cost option. Fuel economy ratings for the standard six-speed automatic will be announced closer to production.

Verano Turbo will offer more power and better fuel efficiency than the competition. A 2012 Lexus IS250 is rated at 204 horsepower, with fuel efficiency estimates of 19/28 mpg with a manual transmission.

In addition to its 2.0L engine, dual exhaust, sport pedals and rear spoiler, standard equipment for the Verano Turbo includes IntelliLink connectivity, a Bose 9-speaker audio system, leather-appointed upholstery, push-button start, rear park assist and rearview camera, radar-based side blind zone alert and rear cross-traffic alert, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. A power sunroof and navigation are optional.

“Buick Verano continues to build momentum in the marketplace with eight straight months of sales increases since launch,” said Tony DiSalle, vice president of Buick marketing. “The new Verano Turbo increases the performance of an already capable luxury sedan while continuing to offer customers the smart, purposeful technology they expect.”

Verano sales began in late November, 2011 with a 2.4L Ecotec four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission and standard voice-activated IntelliLink. For 2013, a rearview camera is standard across all Verano models.

With the arrival of this new model, Buick will offer three different models with turbocharged engines and optional six-speed manual transmissions, including the Regal Turbo and Regal GS luxury sport sedans. The 2013 Buick Encore luxury crossover, on sale early next year, will feature a standard turbocharged engine.

[jspookss]

That's right where it needs to be.

[jaybird]

Will the Regal be getting this engine too?

[REVolution]

I'd like to drive this car again with the Turbo 4-pot and a manual. The chassis is rock solid, its just the powertrain that holds back what could be a really fun car.

[Brown_Pride]

$30,000 base for a tarted of Chevy Snooze? I think not.

[kamikazeKID]

Overpriced hunk of junk. IS all the way, baby.

[zguy]

What is the size difference between this and the regal, no matter how good this is why not get the regal

[Chevroletguy]

kamikazeKID;224278 Wrote:Overpriced hunk of junk. IS all the way, baby.

First off, this is based on the world class Opel Astra, not a hunk of junk like a Toyota. Secondly, this doesn't compete with the POS IS.

[Brown_Pride]

Chevroletguy;224327 Wrote:

kamikazeKID;224278 Wrote:Overpriced hunk of junk. IS all the way, baby.

First off, this is based on the world class Opel Astra, not a hunk of junk like a Toyota. Secondly, this doesn't compete with the POS IS.

So "world-class" that Opel is failing in Europe.
The IS is not a POS. And Buick will never be able to compete with any Lexus anyhow. Buick is premium, Cadillac and Lexus are luxury.

[zeep]

Seems decent but I'd rather have a fully loaded GTi Autobahn.

[The Voice of Doom]

Brown_Pride;224337 Wrote:

Chevroletguy;224327 Wrote:

kamikazeKID;224278 Wrote:Overpriced hunk of junk. IS all the way, baby.

First off, this is based on the world class Opel Astra, not a hunk of junk like a Toyota. Secondly, this doesn't compete with the POS IS.

So "world-class" that Opel is failing in Europe.
The IS is not a POS. And Buick will never be able to compete with any Lexus anyhow. Buick is premium, Cadillac and Lexus are luxury.

Nonsense. Lexus' volume seller is the ES. It's FWD, and Buick has it squarely in it's crosshairs.