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2016 Buick Verano
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Review and specifications

2016 Buick Verano

Buick's compact sedan is both quiet and luxurious, but its position in the Buick food chain does entail compromises. For example, upscale features such as a heated steering wheel are available, while basics like a power-seat recline and adjustable lumbar are not. Power comes from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, but its 24 mpg overall fuel economy is unimpressive for the class. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is also available. The car is very quiet, but some engine noise is evident. While Verano rides relatively comfortably, handling is best described as responsive, rather than sporty. The interior is nicely finished, but cramped in the rear. The best package to get is the Convenience Equipment Group, which adds a power driver's seat, heated mirrors, a rearview camera and blind spot monitoring.

Market value
$5,975
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2016
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Luxury small cars
Generation began
2012

Pricing

Current retail median
$5,975
Retail value range
$3,325 - $8,025
Original MSRP range
$21,065 - $28,670
Trade-in range
$940 - $5,025

Ratings

Road test score
73/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
32 MPG
EPA combined
25 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
33 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,655
Cruising range
365 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
8.5 sec
60-0 mph braking
129 ft
Avoidance speed
54.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
184 in
Width
71 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Weight
3,465 lb
Maximum load
880 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
44 in
Rear head room
2.5 in
Rear leg room
27 in
Luggage
3+2+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Buick

Buick’s line of two- and three-row SUVs are worth considering for shoppers looking for a nicer interior than in a Chevrolet or Ford without the luxury prices of a Cadillac, Lincoln, Lexus, or Acura. Options within Buick’s lineup start with the Envista, which is unusually sized between a large sedan and a subcompact SUV. The largest options include the three-row Enclave. Some of Buick’s models have earned Consumer Reports recommendations for having intuitive infotainment systems and quiet, pleasant interiors. Among U.S. car companies, Buick also ranks high in our new car reliability ratings. Some recent models also made our lists of recommended used cars.

Vehicle ID: 5912 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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