Buick
Verano Hatchback
This
is the new Buick Verano hatchback for China, following hot on the heels of the
new Buick Verano sedan. The Verano hatchback will debut on the Guangzhou Auto
Show in December and launch on the Chinese car market just before year’s end.
The
Buick Verano hatchback is basically a rebadged fifth generation Opel Astra
(Astra K). Only the front lights, grille, and badges changed to make the Astra
a Verano.
The
Verano hatchback will be available with the same two engines as the sedan, but
oddly the 1.5 is rated at 114 hp, four less than on the sedan. The 1.5 will be
mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic, the 1.5 turbo to a
seven-speed DCT. The 1.5 turbo will get a sporty look (base version pictured)
and will be designated ‘Verano GS’. The Verano is manufactured by the
Shanghai-GM joint venture.
Source : carnewschina
