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Our carparazzi managed to capture the first ever spy photos of the all-new 2016 Buick Verano. Also marketed as the Excelle in some Asian markets such as China, this car also underpins the seventh generation Opel/Vauxhall Astra K, slated to arrive in 2015.
The test mule was spotted testing in Germany, the home country of the Astra. Both vehicles currently share the same drivetrain and chassis components, so it's only natural to presume that the new D2XX technical platform will be communal on the next-gen models.
On a closer comparison between the spyshots of the Astra K and the 2016 Verano, we can tell that the Buick won't be just a relabeled version of his European counterpart, but will receive its own design language.
Although largely camouflaged, it seems like the headlights are more straight-edged compared to the outgoing model's, while larger intakes and the spine down the centre of the hood hint towards a sportier look. The larger rear overhang, prominent crease on the flank stretching from the A-pillar to the brake lights and more curvaceous styling are tell-tale signs of Buick's new, more aggressive design language.
Not much is known about what to expect under the hood, but the Verano and the Astra are very likely to get General Motors' latest turbo engines, with the addition of new or revised transmissions such as the seven-speed twin-clutch DCG box.
According to GM's European division, the 2016 Buick Verano will be assembled at Opel's manufacturing plant in Russelheim, while the mid-size sedan's Asian sibling will likely be built in China by joint venture Shanghai GM.
On a closer comparison between the spyshots of the Astra K and the 2016 Verano, we can tell that the Buick won't be just a relabeled version of his European counterpart, but will receive its own design language.
Although largely camouflaged, it seems like the headlights are more straight-edged compared to the outgoing model's, while larger intakes and the spine down the centre of the hood hint towards a sportier look. The larger rear overhang, prominent crease on the flank stretching from the A-pillar to the brake lights and more curvaceous styling are tell-tale signs of Buick's new, more aggressive design language.
Not much is known about what to expect under the hood, but the Verano and the Astra are very likely to get General Motors' latest turbo engines, with the addition of new or revised transmissions such as the seven-speed twin-clutch DCG box.
According to GM's European division, the 2016 Buick Verano will be assembled at Opel's manufacturing plant in Russelheim, while the mid-size sedan's Asian sibling will likely be built in China by joint venture Shanghai GM.
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