Used 2015 Buick Verano for sale 

The 2015 Buick Verano is available in five different trims, each differentiated from the other by a set of features. There are two engine options on offer mated to a standard transmission setup. The Buick Verano falls in a price range that extends from $21,065 for the base variant to $29,215 for the top-rack variant. As standard, it comes equipped with features like keyless entry, power mirrors, and cruise control.

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We recommend buying the Verano with the Convenience Group as it delivers the highest price to performance ratio. Its engine does add necessary power, and its additional features like a rear parking aid, rearview camera, and fog lamps add practicality to the sedan. If you are looking for a more performance-focused practical sedan, the top-rack variant could be your go-to choice.

The 2015 Buick Verano is available with two engine options. While the base 2.4L I-4 engine does feel underpowered, it is good for 180 hp and 171 lb.-ft of torque. The notion of the base engine being underpowered is further strengthened by the performance figures it manages. The Buick Verano has the ability to clock 8.3 seconds in the 60 MPH acceleration test and can manage 16.2 seconds to complete a quarter-mile run. It records a top speed of 138 MPH.

The more powerful turbocharged engine available with the top-rack variant is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine that is capable of producing 250 hp of engine power and 260 lb.-ft of torque. As standard, the Buick Verano is available as a front-wheel-drive variant only and is attached to a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission in all the trims.

In comparison, the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class are quicker, taking 6.5 and 6.6 seconds to the 60 MPH mark, respectively, and in the quarter-mile sprint, they can clock 15.2 and 15.1 seconds, respectively, which is a major step up from the Buick Verano. When it comes to top speed, Mercedes takes the lead with a figure of 150 mph.

The segment that features the Buick Verano scores highly in terms of fuel efficiency, however, the Buick Verano stands to disappoint. Its individual mileage of 21 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway, is the lowest in the segment. Even its combined mileage of 25 MPG is also miserable. It has a fuel tank capacity of 15.6-gallons, which is the largest in the segment and allows it to cover a competitive range of 327.6 miles in the city and 422.9 miles on the highway.

In comparison, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is streets ahead of its competitors, managing 30 miles per gallon of fuel in combined conditions, while the Audi A3 is capable of a combined mileage of 27 MPG. The CLA, however, features the smallest fuel tank in the segment, and consequently, it can manage almost a similar range as its contemporaries.

Perhaps, the Buick’s underpowered engine and low fuel efficiency are adequately covered by its first-grade cabin build. While the top-notch quality of the cabin is evident in the way seats have been curated and the amount of comfort they accord, the central gauge does feel complicated.

The Buick Verano has a total seating capacity of five passengers, which is the segment standard. Its seats feel supremely comfortable and provide aplomb under-thigh and knee support. However, the rear row seats do feel cramped, but it is still higher than its competitors. The ride quality is cent-percent refined with a tranquil cabin. Its cargo capacity is the highest in the segment of 14.3 cubic feet.

In comparison, the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class have similar space for the front seat passengers, however, they feature smaller rear-seats. In terms of cargo space as well, the A3 has the smallest trunk of 10 cubic feet. Mercedes stands In between the Verano and A3 with a cargo capacity of 13.1 cubic feet. Some interior features include:

• Keyless Entry
• Cloth/Premium Synthetic/Leather Seats
• Steering Mounted Controls
• Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
• Dual Zone Front Climate Control
• Cruise Control

How intuitive is the 2015 Buick Verano infotainment system?

The infotainment system on the Buick Verano is heavily equipped even from its base variant. It comes connected to the IntelliLink software, which is a bit complicated in its usage. It comes connected to a 7-inch touchscreen system and features Bluetooth and audio connectivity.

As standard, it houses navigation from telematics and sports a 6-speaker sound system. Higher trims have a Bose surround system. Some standard features include AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, and WiFi Hotspot. Some other infotainment features include:

• 6-speaker sound system
• Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
• USB Connection
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• MP3 Player

The Buick Verano isn’t particularly impressive, and the introduction of newer aggressive rivals has caused it to take a back seat. The Verano’s head and tail lights render a subtle look to the sedan. Its front grille is rather imposing, while the alloy wheels add an element of handsomeness to the car.

The Buick Verano is the heaviest car in the segment weighing 3,300 lbs. It is 183.9 inches long, 71.4 inches wide, and 58.1 inches tall. Its wheelbase is the shortest in the segment of 103.8 inches, despite its overall length being the best in the segment.

In comparison, the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA weigh 3,175 and 3,274 lbs, respectively. Both cars are smaller in comparison with an overall length of 175.4 and 182.3 inches, respectively. The ground clearance of the Audi A3 is 3.9 inches, which feels low for a car in the segment. Some salient exterior features of the Buick Verano include:

• Front License Plate Holder
• Wheel Locks
• Moonroof
• 17/18-inch wheels

The Buick Verano manages to score a 5-star rating in the crash tests conducted by the NHTSA. It comes heavily equipped even from the base variant and features a long list of active and passive safety features. The Buick Verano makes use of a 4-wheel disc brake system that grants the sedan a halting distance of 122 feet. Standard features include brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control. Some advanced features like a blind spot monitor and lane departure warning are available on all except the base trim. Other standout safety specifications include: 

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Anti-Theft Alarm System
• Child Safety Locks
• Driver and Passenger Airbags
• Engine Immobilizer
• Daytime Running Lights

The Buick Verano is supreme but only in isolation. When compared to the other cars in the segment, the Buick falls short on several grounds. Its base engine feels like a letdown in a segment where other cars have opted for aggressive performance, and its fuel efficiency is also substandard. While its interior is made of high-quality materials, the rear-seats feel cramped. Its subtle design elements are polarizing. Its safety features do feel advanced and hi-tech. All in all, we feel that the Buick Verano is blotched and blemished, and we would recommend looking elsewhere in the segment.