CARBARN | Buick Verano Turbo (2013) | 2013 Buick Verano announced the luxury sedan turbo Ecotec 2.0L turbo 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. be supplied with electricity (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. The Buick Verano Turbo goes on sale in late 2012. In December 2011 Buick turbocharged 2.0L Ecotec named World Car of 2012 Ward's 10 Best Engines for North America.
The choice of using a small displacement turbo engine for a stronger Verano model is consistent with Buick to reduce pressure on units without sacrificing performance. Verano and shelf luxury sport sedan exclusively with four cylinder engines, while the LaCrosse luxury sedan is equipped with a four-cylinder engine with eAssist technology, which uses an electric motor and battery to improve performance and economy combined fuel. The 2013 standard shelf, four-cylinder engine is equipped with eAssist. "Buick engine strategy are still being driven by smart power," said Tony DiSalle, vice president of marketing for Buick.
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