Buick's compact sedan is both quiet and luxurious ... The car is very quiet, but some engine noise is evident. While Verano rides relatively comfortably, handling is best described as responsive ...

Ten airbags, 18-inch wheels and automatic climate control were standout standard features found on the Verano. A direct-injected, 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine powered the 2012 Buick Verano.

The 2012 Buick Verano is aimed squarely at the entry-level luxury buyer, and what that buyer gets is a well-built American car loaded with amenities you often have to pay up for to find. When compared ...