Preliminary equipment and pricing details about the forthcoming Buick "Verano" is revealed through a survey sent out to Buick dealerships. The survey intends to ascertain ordering demand for the four configurations of the small car.

 

Only one engine appears to be in the works, and it's the familiar 2.4L Ecotec motor currently powering other, larger Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet products. Nothing else revealed in the survey is especially surprising, but it does give us a glimpse at the possible positioning of the vehicle in the market.

 

Is there enough of a demand for a compact Buick priced and equipped similarly to the market leading midsize sedans to make this a successful product? For Buick's sake, let us hope there is.

 

In a letter to Buick dealers, GM stated:

Please note that this potential new entry would be a compact car available in four models. As a result, it is important for us to gauge how you would order this vehicle and in what quantities. In addition, each model builds off of the previous model. Proposed models are as follows:

 

1.) 1SB Cloth Base
• 2.4L 4-cylinder engine
• 180 hp @ 6700 rpm
• 172 lb-ft of torque @ 4900 rpm
• 6-Speed automatic transmission
Estimated MSRP range: $20,900 - $21,500 *

 

2.) 1SD Cloth Mid-Level
Adds to 1SB
• Remote Start
• Auto Dual HVAC
• Connected Color Radio with Bluetooth Connectivity
Estimated MSRP range: $22,100 - $22,700*

 

3.) 1SG Cloth Mid-Level
Adds to 1SB & 1SD
• 6-way power driver
• Heated ORVMs
• Rear Park Assist
• EC ISRVM
Estimated MSRP range: $23,300 - 23,900*

 

4.) 1SL Leather Up-Level
Adds to 1SB, 1SD & 1SG
• Heated Seats/Steering Wheel
• Passive Entry & Push Button Start
• Bose Premium Audio
• 18" Wheels
Estimated MSRP range: $25,600 - 26,200*

*Note: Total vehicle pricing will NOT be shown in the order study

 

Source: GM Inside News