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The Buick Verano from your Toledo Buick dealer, Ballas Buick GMC, will come initially with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, rated at 177 horsepower and 170 foot-pounds of torque. It will be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and highway fuel economy is estimated at 31 mpg. Later, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder will be available, the same one that now is offered as an upgrade in the slightly larger Buick Regal sedan. In the Regal, it has 220 horsepower and 258 foot-pounds of torque. For safety, the Buick Verano in Toledo will come with 10 standard air bags, antilock disc brakes, electronic stability control and standard OnStar, GM's in-car communications, navigation and automatic crash-reporting system. “Verano expands our lineup, continues Buick's momentum and gives us a great opportunity to attract a new generation of customers with a product that delivers on their expectations for design, performance and technology,” said John Schwegman, Buick's marketing vice president. GM is emphasizing the Verano's “refined styling with a sporty profile,” which the company says is intended to blend “Buick's signature cues — including a black chrome waterfall grille, blue translucent projector beam headlamps, portholes and chrome accents.” Inside are sporty bucket seats up front, and a three-person bench in the rear. The Verano expected to have cabin features that are “upscale, with soft-touch materials and premium leather.” The car also was designed to be quiet inside, even at highway speeds, thanks to acoustical laminated glass, triple door seals, “refined chassis dynamics” and 17-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels that have been made to minimize road noise. Also helping to provide a quiet ride are a five-layer headliner with acoustical fiber, nylon baffles with insulating foam in hollow areas of the body, and recycled denim insulating material between the rear-body structural components. Among convenience features are a next-generation radio, touch-screen navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity and even an optional heated steering wheel. The windshield has been steeply raked to give the car a sporty look. While the 17-inch alloy wheels are standard, two 18-inch wheel designs will be offered. Exterior color choices will include Claret Red Tintcoat, White Diamond Tricoat, Olympic White, Switchblade Silver Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic and Mocha Bronze Metallic. The cabin has metallic and wood trim available, and the color choices include neutral and medium titanium with the faux leather or cloth upholstery. The optional leather interiors will come in ebony, cashmere or Choccachino colors. The leather is the same that Buick uses in the LaCrosse. Other features include keyless entry and push-button start, dual-zone climate control (automatic is optional), remote start, heated seats with the leather upgrade, an electronic parking brake, a locking center console armrest between the front seats, power windows with express up/down in the front, steering-wheel audio controls and reading lights in the front and rear. The heated steering wheel and seats are activated automatically by the remote-start feature when temperatures are lower than 45 degrees. Speed-sensitive electric power steering is standard, and the car has MacPherson struts in the front to make the drive smoother over potholes and bumps. As part of the New York Auto Show press activities, Buick and GMC has announced the introduction of IntelliLink, a simple-to-use, customizable infotainment system with expanded wireless capability. Buick IntelliLink is coming to the 2012 Verano. IntelliLink uses Bluetooth or USB to connect the driver’s smartphone to the vehicle's new seven- or eight-inch, high-resolution, full-color touch screen display radio. IntelliLink expands on the current Bluetooth and USB capabilities to allow smartphone control via voice activation and steering wheel-mounted controls, and streaming stereo audio from the phone through services like PANDORA® internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio®. Most importantly, IntelliLink enables seamless integration of stowed portable devices with the vehicle’s infotainment system, allowing drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
Recently announced on September 6, 2011 the Buick Verano will be priced starting at $23,470, the Verano Convenience Model priced at $24,670 and the Verano Lether Model will be priced at $26,850. GM will assemble the Buick Verano at its Orion Township plant northwest of Detroit a short distant from Toledo Ohio and the showroom of the 2010 #1 Volume Buick Dealer in Ohio, Ballas Buick GMC. 
Thanks for your interest in the 2012 Verano. This all-new compact luxury sedan has so much to offer we can't possibly describe it all at one time. So, every few months we'll share a different feature with you. And we'll start with technology.
We call it IntelliLink.(1) The full-color touch-screen entertainment system that will personalize your music experience like never before. This connectivity opens the gateway to your favorite artists on AM/FM/CD, XM Radio, Pandora, Stitcher Smart Radio and more.
When it comes to USB and iPod devices, IntelliLink seamlessly connects to your personal music collections. And with voice recognition controls, you can safely navigate your devices while driving. Finally, all this incredible sound can be delivered on Verano's premium Bose sound system.
Staying connected to your music is only part of IntelliLink. Hands-free calling, Bluetooth connectivity with your smart phone, and voice-activated navigation—are all controlled with this state-of-the-art system.
For more information on the Verano's IntelliLink system, visit Buick.com. We'll catch up with you next month with more great highlights on the 2012 Buick Verano luxury sedan. Follow Buick Verano on Facebook
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