Sure, it offers a long list of luxury features, but I have a problem with this statement:
"...With the market for smaller cars ever growing in Canada, the Verano makes perfect sense for those looking for a compact car with a ton of luxury features, and with a base starting price of just $22,895 the Verano certainly delivers on that promise..."
No, it doesn't. At the base level, let's what this luxury compact is missing (some of these must be mandatory on all cars, let alone luxury cars, IMHO), in the order they appear in the GM brochure
- bluetooth
- no auto climate control
- no fog lights
- no leather wrapped steering wheel or any bluetooth or audio controls
- no power driver seat
- no heated seats
- no heated mirrors
I would have a hard time calling that car luxury if it missed more than one of the features listed above.
AND in order to get any of those basics, one MUST select one ore more options groups that will easily get you into the $30's, and that, my friends, kills it.
A loaded Cruise makes a lot more sense.
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+1. I'm not a fan of the Buick signature grille and the rear is overstyled for my taste. The Cruze has sportier lines and a more aggressive look, which I prefer.