2013 Buick Verano Trims and Specs

Buick is back with its well-wrought Verano entry-level luxury compact sedan. The 2013 Verano Base offers a comparatively massive 14.3 cubic feet of trunk area, a posh ride for 5 passengers, better-than-adequate handling attributes and an economical 4-cylinder powerplant, all encased in a snazzy and chrome-laden profile.

Standard appearance, convenience and comfort amenities include 18-inch polished alloy wheels; heated power-adjustable outside mirrors; cloth and leatherette upholstery; leather, simulated wood and simulated alloy cabin trim accents; and a tilt-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel mounting audio and cruise controls. Full power accessories, of course, also come standard, as do dual-zone climate control, Sun Sensor technology, a trip computer, a rear-view camera and OnStar Directions and Connections service.

The Verano Base also packs GM’s touted IntelliLink audio system boasting a 7-inch display that controls a single-CD player, 6 speakers, satellite radio and a USB port, and all this is complemented by data access links to Pandora and Stitcher internet radio. Bluetooth hands-free calling, of course, is standard, while optional equipment includes sport pedals, splash guards, a rear spoiler and cargo organizers and nets.

Powering Buick’s latest Verano Base edition is a variable-valve-timed (VVT) E85-capable (FFV) 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that mates with the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission for 180 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque. Mileage estimates for this front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) 4-door remain 21 mpg city/30 highway.

Standard safety features of note, finally, include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags. Daytime running lights and front fog/driving lights also remain standard, as do OnStar emergency assistance and stolen vehicle recovery, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm.

Stepping up one notch from the base in the 2013 Buick Verano lineup gets the lower midlevel Verano Convenience Group trim. This 5-passenger compact sedan offers some entry-level luxury features for decently cheap money, along with an impressive 14.3 cubic feet of trunk space, a well-wrought cabin and an economical 4-cylinder powerplant.

Standard amenities aboard include 18-inch polished alloy wheels and heated power-adjustable mirrors outside, while cloth and leatherette upholstery, a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, split-folding rear seatbacks, full power accessories and leather, simulated wood and simulated alloy accents grace the interior. The telescoping and tilt-adjustable leather steering wheel mounts audio and cruise controls, while rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera and Bluetooth-integrated OnStar Directions and Connections service remain embraced by dual-zone climate control. Sun Sensor automated lighting and climate control, meantime, is complemented by front and rear floor mats, while entertainment is provided by GM’s ballyhooed IntelliLink system flaunting a 7-inch color display controlling a single-CD player, 6 speakers, satellite radio and a USB connection. This system also boasts standard data links for such favorites as Stitcher and Pandora radio.

Options-wise, hard-drive-based navigation can be added to the standard IntelliLink audio system, while such add-ons as a power sunroof, sport pedals, cargo organizers and mats, and splash guards also remain available.

As with its Base sibling, the 2013 Verano Convenience Group boasts a 180-hp, variable-valve-timed (VVT) Flex Fuel (FFV) 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder powerplant that mates with the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission for 171 lb-ft of torque. Once again, look for mileage in the range of 21 mpg city/32 highway in this front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) compact 4-door.

Noteworthy standard safety features, finally, include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags. Further safety equipment includes daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, OnStar emergency services and stolen vehicle recovery assistance, a post collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm. New for 2013, the Convenience Group also sports a blind-spot warning system and rear crossover alert.

Yeah, it’s small and doesn’t have a lot of oomph, but the 2013 Buick Verano Leather Group makes up in posh what it lacks in pizzazz. This 5-passenger compact sedan makes its money with entry-level luxury touches like premium leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat and a heated steering wheel. Outside, look for 18-inch polished alloy wheels and heated power-adjustable mirrors, while the trunk boasts 14.3 cubic feet of toting space that’s bolstered by split-folding rear seatbacks.

Full power accessories, meanwhile, are complemented by a leather-wrapped, tilting and telescoping steering wheel mounting audio and cruise controls, with more leather, along with simulated wood and simulated alloy trim pieces sprucing up the cabin. Rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and a rear-view camera, of course, come standard, as does the Sun Sensor system that monitors standard dual-zone auto climate control. OnStar Directions and Connections service is bolstered by Bluetooth hands-free technology, while GM’s touted IntelliLink Audio system displays information from the single-CD player with its 9 Bose speakers, satellite radio and USB port on a 7-inch color touchscreen. It also allows Internet music streaming via Pandora and Stitcher radio.

Options, meanwhile, include a power sunroof and a navigation suite that can be added to the IntelliLink system, with such extras as upgraded wheels and exterior chrome, sport pedals, splash guards, and cargo mats and netting available as standalones.

Standard power in the 2013 Verano Leather remains a variable-valve-timed (VVT) 2.4-liter E85-capable (Flex Fuel) inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine that mates with a standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission for 180 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque. Look for mileage estimated at a fairly impressive 21 mpg city/32 highway.

Notable standard safety equipment aboard this entry-level-luxury compact sedan includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags. Further safety features include daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm. Of course, OnStar emergency services and stolen-vehicle recovery assistance remain standard, while the 2013 edition sees the inclusion of a blind-spot warning alarm and rear cross-path alert.

Making its debut for the 2013 model year is the turbocharged Buick Verano Premium. This high-end 5-place compact sedan represents the epitome of the entry-level luxury Verano lineup and replaces the standard 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant with a turbocharged variable-valve-timed (VVT) 2.0-liter I4 that delivers 250 hp and 160 lb-ft of torque under the management of the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Additionally, this front-wheel-drive (FWD) 4-door trim can be equipped with a silky 6-speed manual transmission for a little extra driving kick. Mileage figures, meanwhile, run 21 mpg city/30 highway for the automatic-equipped version and 20/24 for those editions carrying the stick shift.

Standard appearance features in the flagship Verano Premium include 18-inch polished alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and heated power-adjustable mirrors. Inside, look for premium leather upholstery; leather, simulated wood and simulated alloy accents; and a heated leather-wrapped tilt-telescoping steering wheel mounting audio and cruise controls inside. Heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, full power accessories, a rear-view camera, rear parking sensors and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror also adorn the Premium, as do Sun Sensor technology monitoring the dual-zone climate controls and Bluetooth-integrated OnStar Directions and Connections service.

The standard IntelliLink audio system, meantime, allows a single-CD changer, 9 Bose speakers, satellite radio and a USB port to be controlled via a 7-inch dashboard-mounted color touchscreen display, with the added entertainment value of Internet-streamed Pandora and Stitcher radio also built in.

Meantime, a power sunroof, a cargo organizer and net, sport pedals, splash guards and upgraded wheels and exterior chrome are each optional aboard this top-shelf turbocharged Verano, while an available navigation suite can be added to the standard IntelliLink system.

Finally, standard safety features include 4-wheel antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front and rear side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags, as well as OnStar emergency communications and stolen vehicle recovery assistance. Further safety equipment includes daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm, with standard blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert added for the 2013 Premium Group.