The Envision Plus won’t be the only new Buick introduced at the Shanghai Auto Show as the company will also unveil the Verano Pro on April 18th. Confusingly claimed to be “all-new,” “completely redesigned” and also “refreshed,” the Verano Pro will be a new take on Buick’s midsize sedan.
The teaser images aren’t very revealing,
but they show the car will have a stylish grille with a more prominent Buick
emblem and a chrome bar that moves from the middle to the top. Speaking of the
latter, the bar now flows into the headlights.
Further below, we can see a more
aerodynamic front bumper with less aggressive air intakes. The model also
features a small splitter and less chrome trim. Out back, there are slender
taillights and a more conventional trunk. The Verano GS also adopts a body
color diffuser and a black rear spoiler.
Buick was coy on specifics, but said the
Verano Pro rides on GM’s all-new global vehicle platform and will come equipped
with an all-new intelligent propulsion system. The company also said buyers can
expect a “roomy and comfortable cabin” as well as advanced safety features and
a high-tech infotainment system.
While a lot of questions remain, the
current Verano is offered with 1.0- and 1.3-liter turbo engines. The former
produces 123 hp and 180 Nm of torque, while the
latter churns out 162 hp and 240 Nm.