2012 Buick Verano Trims and Specs

Buick now offers an entry-level luxury compact sedan that won’t break the bank. The 2012 Buick Verano Base offers seating for 5 (as long as rear seat folks are on the small side), as well as a comparatively spacious 15.2 cubic feet of trunk space, a wealth of standard features and 4-cylinder efficiency.

Outside, look for 18-inch alloy wheels, while the inside flaunts leatherette and cloth upholstery, height-adjustable front seats, split-folding rear seatbacks, full power accessories, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is complemented by simulated wood and simulated alloy cabin accents, while folks remain cool and collected with Sun-Sensor-interfaced auto climate control. OnStar Directions and Connections service heads the list of standard techno-goodies and is interfaced with Bluetooth/IntelliLink hands-free calling and smartphone apps. Finally, entertainment is offered via an MP3-capable single-CD player and 6 speakers, all complemented by a 7-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, auxiliary iPod integration and a USB port.

There are no true options to be had with this Base trim, though some dealer accessories may be added.

Powering the 2012 Verano Base is an E85-capable 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. Variable valve timing (VVT), meantime, means 21 mpg city/32 highway, while towing is maxed out at 1,000 pounds with the proper equipment.

Standard safety equipment, finally, includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights and dusk-sensing headlights. OnStar emergency services and stolen vehicle recovery assistance is also standard, as is a remote antitheft alarm.

Need an entry-level luxury compact sedan that’ll pamper you all the way to the office, the theatre, or to see the folks? Check out Buick’s brand-new 2012 Verano Convenience. This midlevel trim offers seating for 5 and 15.2 cubic feet of trunk space to go along with an economical 4-cylinder powerplant and a boatload of standard amenities.

Giving this little sedan its go is a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine that combines with a standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission for 180 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque. Look for mileage estimated at 21 mpg city/32 highway and, believe it or not, a towing capacity of 1,000 pounds with the proper equipment.

This little jewel’s profile comes adorned with 18-inch alloy wheels and heated power-adjustable mirrors, while inside, leatherette and cloth upholstery and a power-adjustable driver’s seat are bolstered by full power accessories and simulated wood and simulated alloy cabin accents.

A tilt/telescoping steering wheel, also in simulated wood and simulated alloy garb and mounting audio and cruise controls, is delivered with this midlevel trim, as are rear parking sensors and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Sun Sensor technology, meanwhile, boosts the efficiency of the standard dual-zone auto climate control.

OnStar's Directions and Connections interface also comes standard, as do Bluetooth hands-free calling and music streaming, while entertainment is encompassed by a single-CD player with 6 speakers, satellite radio, a 7-inch touchscreen display, IntelliLink smartphone integration and a USB port.

Optional equipment for the 2012 Verano Convenience includes a power sunroof, navigation, and an upgraded premium audio system with a multifunction controller and an SD card slot. An Appearance Package is also offered, boasting a number of exterior chrome and body color upgrades

Finally, Buick's heady compact Verano sedan features such noteworthy standard safety equipment as 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags, daytime running lights and front fog/driving lights. OnStar emergency services and stolen vehicle recovery assistance also come standard, as does a remote antitheft alarm.

Standing at the top of the just-introduced 2012 Buick Verano lineup is the Verano Leather trim. As a subcompact entry-level luxury sedan, this pint-size piece of posh seats 5, boasts a fairly capacious 15.2 cubic feet of cargo area and gets around nicely on an economical 4-cylinder powerplant.

Standard appearance amenities include 18-inch alloy wheels and heated power-adjustable mirrors, while premium leather upholstery, heated front seats, simulated alloy and simulated wood accents and a power-adjustable driver’s seat only begin the list of standard cabin adornments. Remote power door locks and power windows are, of course, standard, as is a heated leather and simulated alloy tilt/telescoping steering wheel mounting audio and cruise controls. Dual-zone auto climate control, meantime, is bolstered by Sun Sensor control and auto adjustment.

Techno-wise, OnStar Directions and Connections service is complemented by rear parking sensors, while an MP3-capable single-CD player is supported by 6 speakers, satellite radio, Bluetooth hands-free calling and music streaming, IntelliLink smartphone interface, auxiliary iPod integration and a USB port.

The Appearance Package offers available exterior trim upgrades, while further options include upgraded 18-inch wheels, a power sunroof, navigation and a Bose audio system sporting 9 premium speakers and an SD card slot.

As with its lesser siblings, the 2012 Verano Leather is powered by a variable-valve-timed (VVT) E85-capable 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine that’ll cook up 180 hp. Managed by the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, the four-banger lays down 171 lb-ft of torque, good enough to tow up to 1,000 pounds with the proper equipment. Mileage, meantime, is estimated at a decently frugal 21 mpg city/32 highway.

Noteworthy standard safety equipment aboard this fancy 4-door includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front fog/driving lights. OnStar emergency services and stolen vehicle recovery assistance are also delivered with this top-shelf Verano, as is a remote antitheft alarm.