“A pre owned Verano for two people 3 max is great to make long or mid distance trips. Great fuel economy and Buick has always had a reputation for manufacturing a well running vehicle that can last many miles and years. The luxury and technology rivals that of Cadillac and you won't be sorry buying one!”
2017 Buick Verano: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2017 Buick Verano is a simplified three-trim lineup: base, Sport Touring, and Leather Group. The Convenience Group and Premium Group are gone, and this is the Verano’s final U.S. model year.
About the 2017 Buick Verano
1st generation (2012-2017 North America), final U.S. model year
Buick positions the Verano as a compact premium sedan for drivers who want a quiet, comfortable, easygoing car rather than a sharp-edged sport sedan. The brochure leans on premium finishes, low cabin noise, smooth ride quality, and simple technology in a size that is easy to park and live with. Its main difference versus many compact rivals is Buick’s calm, comfort-first feel rather than outright performance.
The 2017 Verano remains a quiet, comfort-focused compact sedan. Sport Touring is the style-led middle trim, with black-pocket 18-inch wheels, a rear spoiler, heated front seats, and a 7-inch touchscreen; Leather Group adds leather-appointed seating, Bose audio, a heated steering wheel, and push-button start.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The range is reduced to one powertrain: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed automatic in every trim.
Styling
Sport Touring takes the middle spot in the lineup with black-pocket 18-inch wheels and a rear lip spoiler as its signature appearance treatment.
2017 Buick Verano specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd w/Shft Ctrl | Auto, 6-Spd w/Shft Ctrl | Auto, 6-Spd w/Shft Ctrl |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 171 lb-ft | 171 lb-ft | 171 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.3 cu-ft | 14 cu-ft | 14.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.7 in | 34.7 in | 34.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2017 Buick Verano?
The biggest change is the smaller three-trim lineup. The 2017 range consists of base, Sport Touring, and Leather Group, while the former Convenience Group and Premium Group are dropped.
Is 2017 the final U.S. model year for the Buick Verano?
Yes. The 2017 Verano is the final model year sold in the United States, ending the first-generation model’s North American run.
Does the 2017 Verano Sport Touring have a more powerful engine?
No. Sport Touring is an appearance- and equipment-focused trim, not a higher-performance model. It uses the same 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic as the other 2017 trims.
What distinguishes the 2017 Verano Sport Touring?
Sport Touring stands out through its black-pocket 18-inch wheels and rear spoiler. It also has a 7-inch touchscreen, remote start, heated front seats, rear parking sensors, and a power driver’s seat.
Which 2017 Verano trim has the most comfort features?
Leather Group has the richest comfort equipment. Its highlights include leather-appointed seating, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, passive entry, push-button start, and a nine-speaker Bose audio system.
2017 Buick Verano Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Buick Verano.
4.1
2017 Buick Verano
(36 reviews)
“The vehicle is sporty, with great safety and comfort features I totally love this vehicle”