Find a peaceful retreat inside the Buick Verano. This upscale compact sedan knows how to serve up solitude. For the driver who appreciates a quiet ride, the all-new Verano is masterful. The noise reducers are plentiful, such as a headliner with five layers of thermal fiber acoustic material, triple-sealed doors, and sound deadeners made from recycled denim in rear body structural components. Front wheel drive Verano provides a cushy (not mushy) ride, thanks in part to a front suspension that uses decoupled MacPherson struts to help diminish the harsh impacts of crater-sized potholes and other roadway monsters. The lush interior is flush with soft- touch materials, like fabric-wrapped A pillars.

Verano gets its power from an Ecotec 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that produces 180 horsepower at 6700 rpm and 171 pounds-feet of torque at 4900 rpm. The engine mates to a standard six-speed automatic transmission. Verano’s electronic power steering with its dual-pinion rack has a ratio of 15.5:1--which means it only requires about two turns lock-to-lock. On the safety front, the 105.7-inch wheelbase sedan provides10 airbags and four-channel anti-lock braking as standard fare, while rear parking assist is available. Buick Verano is sold in choice of three trims: 1SD, 1SG, and 1SL. Estimated fuel economy is 21 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. MSRP of Verano 1SL is $29,965.