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AUTOS: Buick Adds Turbo To Verano
Smallest sedan from GM’s premium division gets a performance boost with its turbocharged four for 2013.
The 2013 Buick Verano T generates 250 horsepower from its 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. (Photo: Buick)
Turbocharged fours are the new V6s, at least among compact and midsize sedans. For the 2013 model year, the Buick Verano jumps on the forced-induction bandwagon, but it does it in a discreet way--making the "T" in turbo silent.
Silent, in that it's badged subtly, without reference to the added power under the hood, even though the new Verano T turns the smallest Buick into a much more energetic performer, according to preliminary performance figures. With its 2.4-liter, 180-horsepower four-cylinder, the standard Buick Verano is an adequate performer, if not too exciting. It accelerates to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds, and earns EPA ratings of 21/32 mpg.
The Verano T? It's downsized in displacement to 2 liters, but uprated to 250 horsepower, with peak torque of 260 pound-feet on tap from as low as 1,700 rpm to 5,500 rpm, or most of the way to redline. With the new power levels, delivered through either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, the Verano T is estimated to hit 60 mph in 6.2 seconds or less, and top speed is tire-limited to 129 mph.
With the boost, the Verano joins a movement that's seen some even bigger sedans go four-cylinder only, such sedans as the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, the 2013 Ford Fusion, and the current Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima.
But while the turbocharged four is expected to earn highway fuel economy of about 30 mpg, it won't match the top gas-mileage numbers in the mid-size or compact class. The larger 2013 Nissan Altima four-cylinder earns 38 mpg on the highway; the bigger Buick four-doors now both have eAssist mild-hybrid technology standard, giving both the Regal and LaCrosse 36 mpg highway fuel economy.
Buick says the Verano T is aimed at buyers who want stronger power, not a high-strung driving experience. Steering and suspension settings are changed to give the Verano T its own driving character, but the tweaks aren't radical.
The Verano T's notable for what it didn't require: no aggressive air intakes were needed for better turbo breathing, there's been no change to the 235-series tires, nor any changes to the rear Watt's-link suspension. It's specifically not a sport sedan in the mold of the Regal GS; Buick's engineering and marketing team feels there's a need for exactly one of those vehicles.
The 2013 Verano T goes on sale in late 2012, with pricing yet to be announced.
This story originally appeared at Motor Authority.
Silent, in that it's badged subtly, without reference to the added power under the hood, even though the new Verano T turns the smallest Buick into a much more energetic performer, according to preliminary performance figures. With its 2.4-liter, 180-horsepower four-cylinder, the standard Buick Verano is an adequate performer, if not too exciting. It accelerates to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds, and earns EPA ratings of 21/32 mpg.
The Verano T? It's downsized in displacement to 2 liters, but uprated to 250 horsepower, with peak torque of 260 pound-feet on tap from as low as 1,700 rpm to 5,500 rpm, or most of the way to redline. With the new power levels, delivered through either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, the Verano T is estimated to hit 60 mph in 6.2 seconds or less, and top speed is tire-limited to 129 mph.
With the boost, the Verano joins a movement that's seen some even bigger sedans go four-cylinder only, such sedans as the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, the 2013 Ford Fusion, and the current Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima.
But while the turbocharged four is expected to earn highway fuel economy of about 30 mpg, it won't match the top gas-mileage numbers in the mid-size or compact class. The larger 2013 Nissan Altima four-cylinder earns 38 mpg on the highway; the bigger Buick four-doors now both have eAssist mild-hybrid technology standard, giving both the Regal and LaCrosse 36 mpg highway fuel economy.
Buick says the Verano T is aimed at buyers who want stronger power, not a high-strung driving experience. Steering and suspension settings are changed to give the Verano T its own driving character, but the tweaks aren't radical.
The Verano T's notable for what it didn't require: no aggressive air intakes were needed for better turbo breathing, there's been no change to the 235-series tires, nor any changes to the rear Watt's-link suspension. It's specifically not a sport sedan in the mold of the Regal GS; Buick's engineering and marketing team feels there's a need for exactly one of those vehicles.
The 2013 Verano T goes on sale in late 2012, with pricing yet to be announced.
This story originally appeared at Motor Authority.
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