If you ever find yourself behind the wheel of the 2013 Buick Verano, you’ll immediately realize that Buick has come a long way. Long gone are the days of Buick cars being your favorites of baby boomers & senior citizens. Case in point, my grandmother owned a mint green Buick Regal in the 80’s and I can distinctly remember all of her friends owning Buicks well into the 90’s. Back then, Buick held a standard of stability and dependability that stood the test of time. Now, you can add a flair of distinction and all digital everything to the new lines of Buick cars – including the 2013 Buick Verano.
Digital upgrades: One of my favorite features of the Buick Intellilink in-dash system has to be the easy to program favorites menu. Have you ever heard a song on the radio that you absolutely LOVE, so much so that you consistently surf stations in hopes of catching the song play again? With Intellilink tagging, you can tag songs you hear on the radio for alerts so you’ll never miss your favorite song on air ever again (no matter what station you’re currently listening too.) IntelliLink is a system that lets the driver control a smart phone through the standard 7-inch touch-screen display. The system not only enables hands-free calling, but also streams music and podcasts from Internet audio services, including Pandora and Stitcher. In addition to its available Bose speakers, the 2013 Verano has a conveniently placed USB port so you can find all your favorite iPod or MP3 player playlists while on the road. Owning a Buick is now more convenient than ever with the OnStar RemoteLink app. Turn on your vehicle, lock the doors, and even check if you need gas right from your phone. In addition to OnStar, other remote-access features include remote vehicle locking/unlocking, remote vehicle start, and a vehicle locator.
Distinguished style: When I laid my eyes on the 2013 Buick Verano, I couldn’t help but be reminded of a steam cup of cappachino. Odd? Maybe. But the moment you experience the “White diamond tricoat” exterior filled with warm luxurious leather in “Choccachino” you realize that this is a 4-door sedan coupe-of-goodness. The Verano’s interior is nicely laid out for a smaller sedan, and Buick gives you everything but navigation and a moonroof in the Turbo’s base price. Heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, blind-spot assist, backup camera and more luxury features you need can be found in the Buick Verano.
Standard features offered on the 2013 Buick Verano include Leatherette-trimmed seating, automatic climate control, an electronic parking brake, steering-wheel audio and cruise controls, remote engine start (automatic transmissions only) and a new-for-2013 rearview camera. The roster of standard safety features includes stability control, traction control, OnStar with stolen vehicle location and automatic crash notification, plus 10 airbags, including front-passenger knee airbags and rear-seat side-impact airbags.
Dependable performance: The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo is powered by a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that delivers 180 horsepower to its 6-speed automatic transmission. A black chrome waterfall grille gives its exterior distinctive presence. Its 7” color-touch screen with Buick IntelliLink audio system, 18” wheels and fog lamps ensure you’re connected and moving forward (and reversing) distinctively.
2013 Buick Verano Turbo: $29,990
PRICE AS TESTED: $31,110
ENGINE:
2.0-liter DOHC I-4 turbo
Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque: 260 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
TRANSMISSION:
6-speed manual
DRIVE:
Front-wheel
WHEELS AND TIRES:
18-inch aluminum wheels
235/45R18 Continental ContiProContact tires
FUEL ECONOMY (city/highway/combined):
20/31/24 mpg
CURB WEIGHT:
3300 lb
CAPACITIES:
Doors/Passengers: 4/5
Cargo: 14.3 cu ft
Legroom (front/rear): 42.0/34.7 in
Headroom (front/rear): 38.3/37.8 in
Towing: N/A
STANDARD FEATURES:
Ecotec 2.0L DOHC 4-cyl turbo
6-speed automatic transmission
Stability and traction control
OnStar w/6-month subscription
Rearview camera w/cross-traffic alert
Side blind zone alert
Power windows and locks
Power driver’s seat
Passive keyless entry and ignition
Remote start
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Tilt-and-telescopic steering column
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls
Sport bucket seats
Leather interior trim
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
7-in color touch-screen Bose premium audio system w/ 9 speakers
Buick IntelliLink w/Bluetooth phone and audio
SiriusXM satellite radio w/3-month subscription
Cruise control
Blue ambient lighting
Fog lights
Chrome exhaust tip
18-inch aluminum wheels
Ice blue ambient lighting
OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE:
Navigation- $795
