250 horsepower at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 2000 rpm. Available with a 6-speed manual. My interest is piqued.
250 horsepower at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 2000 rpm. Available with a 6-speed manual. My interest is piqued.
Very nice car. Drove a Regal GS yesterday. It felt like all 270 HP were present plus some. Always in the powerband...
I am very much, we are looking at a new house after that is all done I want to take advantage of my GM discount next year ;)
I think it's pretty rad that they will have both Regal and Verano turbo cars and both available with a stick. I always had a soft spot for Buick since I grew up with a string of them, so it's nice to see them going this way.
I would like to see the engine in the Cruze for less money and weight.
I'm looking forward to this engine in the Cadillac ATS, particularly if they make a version like a wagon or hatch with a little more practicality than a sedan.
I have to say, I've never even heard of it....
It weighs 3400lbs, is fwd and is not particularily appealing looking. I don't see the appeal.
While the Verano isn't something I'm in the market for, the turbo engine is a very nice upgrade over the base 2.4 engine. The fact they used the 270hp version over the 220 is a (pleasant surprise). A Cruze SS would be the next logical step here. Step 2 would be the Code 130R concept....
yea, it'd be on my future car list... but as in used, I'm not buying anything new at the time being
something about a 6-speed turbo Buick makes me grin 
Saw one at a community event Saturday. It looks like a buick. ehh... the 325xi parked next to it from the same dealer was far more appealing.
What's the difference between the Regal and the Verano?
Verano is on the smaller Cruze platform. Regal is a bigger car.
bravenrace wrote: What's the difference between the Regal and the Verano?
The Regal is the Vaxhaul/Opel Insignia....so its the same size as the Ford Fusion.
As stated above, the Verano is the rebodied Cruze. I like how they look aside from the back.....the back looks like it has thick chrome eyebrows squinting over the tail lights.....
JamesMcD wrote: 250 horsepower at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 2000 rpm. Available with a 6-speed manual. My interest is piqued.
I just went on Buick's website and there doesn't appear to be a manual available. The engine was 180hp also. Is there a sport model coming out later or did I just miss it?
frenchy wrote:JamesMcD wrote: 250 horsepower at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 2000 rpm. Available with a 6-speed manual. My interest is piqued.I just went on Buick's website and there doesn't appear to be a manual available. The engine was 180hp also. Is there a sport model coming out later or did I just miss it?
It's coming out later this year as a 2013 model.
Not pretty at all but glad to see a manual version being offered
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1101_2012_buick_verano_look/viewall.html
Regal pics here
http://www.insideline.com/buick/regal/2013/2013-buick-regal-gets-standard-eassist-hybrid-system.html
Nice interior. Give it a turbo, six speed, and some decent suspension tuning, and you've really got my attention. (Probably not my money for a while, though - never occurred to me that I'd even consider saving up for a new Buick, so I've got a ways to go...)
This turbo Ecotec has been kicking around for a while now guys, and IMO it's been awesome all along. For those who say:
Bryce
You're right. People don't realize just how awesome the Eco is. Even the non-turbo versions are great motors.
edit: just went and looked at a pic of it.
boy, that is one ugly car.
Ewwwwww.... car is hideous.
They still make Buicks? Wow. This way to the great Egress!
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