2015 Buick Verano Getting Manual Transmission After All

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The 2015 Buick Verano Turbo will be getting a six-speed manual transmission after all.

When the model was first revealed, the American automaker announced plans to get rid of the manual transmission option, but has since announced that the Verano Turbo’s six-speed will go unchanged for the 2015 model year.

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Other new features added to the 2015 Buick Verano include OnStar 4G LTE, a standard built-in WiFi hotspot and a new paint shade of Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic. The Verano comes with a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 180 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque while the Verano Turbo features a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 250 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.

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[Source: Motor Trend]

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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