Buick Verano

Manufacturer	Buick
Production	2011 to 2017
Assembly	USA
Class	Motor Car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Delta II platform
Engine	2.4 L LEA I4 (gasoline/E85) 2.0 L LHU I4 (turbocharged gasoline) 1.6 L A16LET (LLU) I4 (turbocharged gasoline) 1.5 L LFV I4 (turbocharged gasoline)
Transmission	6-speed GM 6T40 automatic 6-speed GM 6T50 automatic 6-speed GM F40-6 manual 7-speed dual-clutch
Wheelbase	105.7 in (2,685 mm)
Length	183.9 in (4,671 mm)
Width	71.4 in (1,814 mm)
Height	58.4 in (1,483 mm)
Curb weight	3,300 lb (1,500 kg)

The first generation of the Buick Verano was called the Opel Astra in Europe, Buick Excelle in China.

The first generation of the Buick Verano was presented just before the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2011, its formal premiere then took place at this very same vehicle show. 
The Buick Verano is a compact car, which from 2011 by the American manufacturer General Motors (GM) in the US GM plant was built Orion in Michigan until 2016  and GM joint venture SAIC-GM in China is built. With the Verano Buick extended his offer to a smaller model. Like the Buick Regal introduced a year earlier , which is based on the Opel Insignia , he showed a clear trend towards smaller cars in the US. Last Buick offered in the 1980s with the Buick Skyhawk a car of comparable size.The vehicle of the first generation is based on the Delta platform and is related to the notchback sedan of the Opel Astra J and (like this) in a broader sense with the Chevrolet Cruze J300 and the minivans Opel Zafira Tourer and Chevrolet Orlando .

There was the Verano of the first generation only with four doors and notchback. There were two four-cylinder engines to choose from: standard was a 2384 cc large naturally aspirated engine , for an additional charge, there was a 1998 cc large turbo engine , which provides the higher performance thanks to the charge despite the smaller displacement.  Like the Regal, it features a cascading grille in black chrome,blue translucent headlights, the distinctive Buick air intakes, and the same sloping roofline that ends in a steeply raked windshield. 

INTERIOR Just like the exterior, the styling remains consistent with the other sedan models in the brand's lineup, the Regal and Lacrosse. The decorative wood-look trim pieces aren't to everyone's liking. It's the slightly old-fashioned side of Buick.The seats are comfortable and well-shaped. They are available in fabric, leatherette, and genuine leather in the higher trim levels. A central column integrated into the dashboard houses the infotainment system screen, as well as the controls for the climate control and the Bose audio system. 

You have a push-button start, and heated seats and steering wheel are available as options, and these can be linked to the remote starter. If the temperature is below 7°C, the steering wheel and seat heating is automatically activated. The Verano naturally adopts the OnStar system in its version compatible with the mobile phone application which allows, for example, to remotely check the mileage, fuel level and everything else.Buick also used its Quiet Tuning technology, which consists of using acoustic laminated glass, triple door seals, and refined chassis dynamics to reduce noise.Standard 17-inch special multi-spoke forged alloy wheels minimize road noise. The electric power steering is the same as that of the Buick Regal, so it will be well calibrated.

The production of the first generation at GM's Orion plant was discontinued in October 2016.  The sale was carried out until spring 2017. The second generation Verano is available only in China, but not in North America.