2016 Buick Verano review
Buick Verano highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Upscale interior
- Smooth ride experience
- Pleasing turbo engine option
Cons
- Dull base engine
- Compact second-row dimensions
- Touchscreen gestures can lag behind
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 30 highway, 24 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Stylish and upscale compact sedan
If you’re shopping for an upscale sedan, you’ll be impressed with the 2016 Buick Verano. A compact footprint with space enough for five and a sizable trunk, this is for urban professionals and sophisticated seniors who like to treat themselves well. The deluxe interior finish oozes sophistication, blending tech conveniences with premium materials. Two engine options allow you to choose a 2016 Verano to suit your driving style, while the available trims add upscale features and conveniences. For the 2016 model year, Buick introduces two new trims to the Verano lineup, while all other features carry over unchanged from the previous year.
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What is new for the 2016 Buick Verano?
- The Verano is available in a variety of new trims, including the Sport Touring and Turbo.
- The Premium trim has been discontinued for 2016.
- Verano trims have been upgraded with Flex Fuel Vehicle as standard equipment this year.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Buick Verano
1. More trim choices
For discerning drivers seeking a new entry-level Verano, the 2016 model year adds the 1SV trim. For a base trim model, it's got a great list of standard features including cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, OnStar® functionality with a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, and a six-speaker audio system.
2. Engine options
If you’ve got a passion for peppy cornering, or need nifty acceleration at on-ramps, the 2016 Verano has you covered. The available turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine can offer 250 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, with the option of an automatic or manual transmission. The standard powertrain is no slouch, however. Serving up exemplary road manners, the 2016 Verano base engine is a 180 hp, 2.4L four-cylinder engine, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
3. Upscale finishing
Plush seating, soft-touch surfaces, and comfort touches that appear effortless, the 2016 Verano delivers a knockout punch when it comes to interior finishing. Premium ribbon cloth or leather upholstery in shades of Cashmere, Titanium, or Ebony dominates the interior. Standard wood-tone accents, ice-blue ambient lighting, and Buick’s QuietTuning™ noise reduction technology add a hushed elegance. For your travel companions, an available inboard armrest and convenient cup holders are standard for both rows.
4. Available storage
Compact enough to handle tight parking spots at just 183.9 inches long, yet spacious enough for five to travel together in comfort, the 2016 Verano can conjure up the exact dimensions you need. Traveling with colleagues on the daily commute? The 2016 Verano has 42.0 inches of legroom up front and 34.7 inches to the rear. The trunk has the space for your work and leisure essentials too, with 14.3 cu-ft available as standard.
5. Feature add-ons
While the available trims are generous, some stand-alone add-on features are worth looking out for. Pick one of the higher 2016 trims, and you could get a Verano optioned with a power moonroof, or an audio system upgraded to include navigation functionality. A practical add-on also worth noting is the Driver Confidence package, which equips the Verano with four additional driver aids, including forward collision alert and lane departure warning.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Buick Verano an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Buick Verano 12th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Buick VeranoBuick Verano features and specs
Base 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
180
Torque (ft-lbs)
171
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
15.6
Wheelbase
105.7"
Overall length
183.9"
Width
71.4"
Height
58.1"
Leg room
F 42"/R 34.7"
Head room
F 38.3"/R 37.8"
Front tires
P225/50R17
Rear tires
P225/50R17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Buick Verano FAQ
The 2016 Buick Verano is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base : 21 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Sport Touring : 21 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- 1SV : 21 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Convenience : 21 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Leather : 21 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Turbo : 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Buick Verano received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Buick Verano as 11 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2016 Buick Verano has received an average 3.8 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 Buick Verano, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 Buick Verano Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Buick Verano:
- Sport Touring
- Turbo
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
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