The official debut further confirms that the new five-door Buick is a simple rebadge of the 2016 Opel Astra, to be sold exclusively in China. Both share the same body styling, inspired by sport sedans.
The Buick-badged adaptation has received a new waterfall grille with a piano black finish, along with the brand’s latest tri-shield insignia, however the rest of the vehicle exterior remains essentially unchanged.
Buyers will be able to pick from two different packages, starting with a basic model powered by a 1.5-liter SIDI engine with 117 horsepower and 108 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed dual-clutch gearbox is the only choice.
An uprated ‘GS’ trim features a bolder paint scheme with red trim elements, while a more powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged mill delivers 166 ponies and 184 lb-ft of twist. The engine is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, enabling the hatchback to accelerate to 62 mph in 8.8 seconds.
“The Buick Verano Hatchback and Verano GS, together with the new-generation Buick Verano sport sedan launched earlier this year and the all-new Buick Excelle GT, will strengthen Buick’s presence in China’s premium mid-range passenger car segment,” the company said in a statement.
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