2013 Buick Verano Turbo Review and Picture - Buick announced the 2013 Verano Turbo luxury sedan will be powered by
an Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine with direct injection and
continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250
horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. (353 Nm) of torque at
2000 rpm. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is an estimated 6.2 seconds.
More than 90 percent
of the Buick Verano Turbo's peak torque - more than 234 lb.-ft. - is
available between 1700 to 5500 rpm. Its closest competitor, the 2013 Acura ILX 2.4L, offers a peak of 170 lb.-ft. of torque.
2013 Buick Verano Turbo Review
2013 Buick Verano Turbo Review and Picture - "The
2.0L turbo engine was designed for refinement, higher output
capabilities and reduced noise," said Amy Joss, Ecotec 2.0L assistant
chief engineer. "The way it sounds, the power delivery and the refined
character are all fitting of a luxury sedan with a fun side."
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December 2011, Buick's 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec engine was named one of
WardsAuto World's 2012 10 Best Engines for North America. At the time,
the publication's editor-in-chief, Drew Winter, said: "This engine
delivers a level of power and sophistication that redefines Buick."
The
choice to use a small-displacement turbocharged engine for a more
powerful Verano model is consistent with Buick's effort to downsize its
powertrains without sacrificing performance. Verano and the Regal luxury sport sedan are available exclusively with four-cylinder engines, while the LaCrosse
luxury sedan comes standard with a four-cylinder engine paired with
eAssist technology, which uses an electric motor and battery to boost
both performance and fuel economy. The standard 2013 Regal four-cylinder
engine also is equipped with eAssist.
"Buick's engine strategy
continues to be driven by intelligent performance," said Tony DiSalle,
vice president of Buick Marketing. "Four-cylinder engines, turbocharging
and eAssist are all the right solutions for today's market. With these
advanced technologies, Buicks are more efficient without sacrificing
their smooth, quiet character." According to IHS Automotive, use
of four-cylinder engines in North American vehicles will grow 74 percent
from 6.9 million to 12.2 million units over the next 10 years.