2012 Buick Verano

United StatesEthanol E85FWDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2012
Make
Buick
Model
Verano
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Ethanol E85
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.4 E85 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
182 hp
Power (kW)
134 kW
Torque
232 Nm (171 lb-ft)
0–60 mph
8.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
9.0 seconds (estimated)
Displacement
2,384 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,671 mm (183.9 in)
Width
1,814 mm (71.4 in)
Height
1,476 mm (58.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Curb weight
1,551 kg (3,419 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,900 rpm
Redline
7,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
88 mm (3.5 in)
Stroke
98 mm (3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
11.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
4.58 :1
2nd Gear
2.96 :1
3rd Gear
1.91 :1
4th Gear
1.45 :1
5th Gear
1 :1
6th Gear
0.75 :1
Final Drive
3.23 :1
Reverse
2.84 :1

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
59 litres

Brakes

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
100 mm (3.9 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
973 mm (38.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
960 mm (37.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,068 mm (42.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear
861 mm (33.9 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,364 mm (53.7 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,318 mm (51.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,399 mm (55.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,343 mm (52.9 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D + Extra Pillar(s)
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
Delta Platform (Delta II)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Compass
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
CD
Media Inputs
USB
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Armrest Hatch
Yes
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Make-up Light

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Steering Ratio
15.5 :1
Answer Phone
Optional
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Cruise Control
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
405 litres

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Yes
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Optional
Garage Remote Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Cameras
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional

Safety & Security

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Yes

Safety Testing

IIHS
Test Year
2012
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Headlight
Poor

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Knee Airbag

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car

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