Buick Verano to go turbo only for 2014

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014 If VIN tags recently posted online prove accurate, the 2014 Buick Verano may be getting a new base engine. Presently the Verano makes use of GMs 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine in non-turbo trim; 2014 documentation appears to indicate that GMs entry-level luxury compact will instead feature a 1.6-liter turbocharged mill.

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014 badge

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014

If this is the same engine seen in Europe, GM Inside News suggests it may offer 192 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque – useful improvements over the larger naturally aspirated mills 180 hp and 171 lb-ft. More importantly, the downsized engine would likely improve on the Veranos current fuel mileage estimates of 21 city and 31 highway.

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014

We like the Verano in both of its current iterations, but the 1.6 turbo engine sounds like a worthwhile upgrade if this reports turns out to be true. Plus, if more performance is your bag, baby, theres always the Veranos optional 2.0 turbo engine with an impressive 250 horsepower and 260 lb-ft from just 2.0 liters of displacement.

Buick Verano to go turbo-only for 2014