Three Pedal Buick Verano Granted 11th Hour Stay Of Execution

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

Looks like we were wrong – sort of. We incorrectly announced that the Buick Verano 6-speed manual was slated to die for the 2015 model year, but luckily, we were wrong.

It turns out that contrary to reports from Buick, their own communications team erroneously announced the Verano MT’s death. It will, in fact, be sticking around for 2015, despite the low take rate. After driving Daveincalgary’s example, I am certainly glad that Buick is sticking with the Verano 6MT – I think I like it better than the ILX 2.4. Now if only we can raise funds for a Trifecta Tune. Kickstarter, anyone?

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  • Redav Redav on Jun 10, 2014

    "It will, in fact, be sticking around for 2015" They can say it isn't dead, but if no one buys one, how do you really know? Why don't we just call it "Weekend at Buick"?

  • FJ60LandCruiser FJ60LandCruiser on Jun 11, 2014

    How many people in the US wake up one day and say: "I want a manual Buick."

  • Jacob Jacob on Jun 11, 2014

    I never understood the obsession of the automotive blogs and news sites, such as this one, with the Buick products. The biggest problem with Buick is not its product. It's the brand. I just don't understand how it can be socially acceptable for a man under 60 or a woman under 50 living outside of China to drive a Buick. Yes, I'd rather drive an Acura that was so unfavorably compared to a Buick, than an actual Buick. Those who want a premium American brand already buy a Cadillac. Buick is just a snooze mobile. Might as well just get a Chevy.

  • Wang chung Wang chung on Jun 11, 2014

    Here in the US the market for MT is very limited not the case outside, most of the world including developed countries MT still very popular in fact it dominates however, I wonder if the Electric car will do away with MT? again referring to the entire world.

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