Buick Enclave: Compact Dimensions
The Verano measures a smidge larger than the Cruze, with which it shares the
same wheelbase. The Buick's footprint falls between the shrink-wrapped Lexus IS
250 and larger Acura TSX, but its styling feels more anonymous than either. I
found the nose too stubby, the tail forgettable and the whole of it laced with
too much chrome. It's not bad, but neither is it as compelling as the larger
Buick LaCrosse.
You can see the Cruze in its profile, but the Verano isn't a rebadge job.
Buick cues abound: a waterfall grille, blue headlight tint and fake hood
louvers. Eighteen-inch alloy wheels are standard, and the whole of it looks
sufficiently different. Casual onlookers won't invoke its Chevrolet sibling, but
you can compare the two here.
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Where it counts, the Verano's interior feels plush — somewhere between a
compact and a luxury car, but closer to the latter. Similar money could get a
well-equipped Cruze or Mazda3. The Buick is
The front-wheel-drive Verano gets a larger four-cylinder than the Cruze. It's
normally aspirated, as opposed to the Cruze's available turbocharged
four-cylinder, but it makes for smooth starts and
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BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): The
radio may display some or all tones, such as BASS,
MID, and TREB. To adjust the tone settings, press the
knob until the tone control tabs
display. Press the
pushbutton positioned under the desired tab, then turn
the knob clockwise or
cou
WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure the vehicle will not move
