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USED 2012

2017 Buick Verano

Leather sedan Front 2.4-liter 4 (180 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed

Retail Value: $5850 ~ $8300

Trade-in Value: $2960 ~ $5355

MSRP: $21065 ~ $26555

2017 Buick Verano

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.

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.

Car Specifications

Air Pollution Score6
EPA City MPG21
EPA Combined MPG24
EPA Highway MPG29
Front Head Room4.0
Front Leg Room44.0
Front Shoulder Room54.5
Greenhouse Gas Score5
Height58
Length184
Luggage3+2
Max Load880
Max Seating Capacity5
Rear Head Room2.5
Rear Leg Room27.0
Rear Shoulder Room52.0
SmartwayNo
Weight3465
Wheel Base106
Width71

Fuel Economy Specifications

Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal)510.0
Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar)1655.0
Cruse Range (Miles)365

Ratings

Primary Car TypeSedans & Hatchbacks

Test Results

Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs)8.5
Avoidance Speed (MPH)54.5
Braking from 60 MPH (ft)129
City MPG16
Highway MPG33
Overall MPG24