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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Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
• Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling ...
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system, microphone, and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone m ...
Compass
There is a compass display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass
receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS)
antenna, StabiliTrak, and vehicle ...
