2012 Buick Verano Review

Despite its commuter-car roots, the 2012 Buick Verano drives and feels more like a luxury car, which makes its starting price all the more attractive.

Parent company GM sunk big cash into developing the smash-hit Chevrolet Cruze, but wringing a Buick from the same platform seemed dubious. A Toyota Corolla with leather, after all, does not a Lexus make. But here's the difference: To begin with, the Cruze is no Corolla; this Buick is no Chevy clone, and GM's latest whack at the below-$30,000 luxury piñata could pay off.

The front-drive Verano sedan comes in Base, Convenience and Leather trims, with the Base trim level's price overlapping Chevrolet's top-of-the-line Cruze LTZ. An automatic transmission and four-cylinder engine are standard. We tested a well-equipped Verano Leather.

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Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem
With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. When your vehicle is first started and the climate control system is on, or if the climate control system h ...

Listing Stored Numbers
The list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags. Using the “List” Command 1. Press . The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Directory.”. 3. Say ...

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance or fade, press the if the radio has this symbol, or the knob until the speaker control tabs display. Continue pressing to highlight the desire ...