The Buick Verano, which is based on the same platform as the Opel Astra K, has gone through a mid-generational update in China, getting new looks and different engines.
The second-gen Verano has been on offer since 2015 in sedan/saloon and five-door hatchback body styles. The series received its first facelift a couple years ago (see video for details), but the current one is much more thorough.
Changes include LED headlights, new taillights, restyled bumpers, and a new radiator grille. The dimensions stay unchanged, unless you are willing to celebrate the 5 millimeters (0.2 inches) of added length.
Inside, the dashboard is still non-digital, but it is now larger than before. Optional equipment includes a reversing cam, automatic parking, a sunroof, and more.
The main novelty comes in the form of turbocharged three-cylinder engines that come to replace the old four-cylinders. The 2019 Verano no longer ships with the 1.5-liter, naturally aspirated V4 with its 118 hp (88 kW) and 146 Nm (108 lb-ft) of torque, nor is its turbocharged counterpart with 169 hp (126 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) available.
Instead, customers are offered a choice between a 1.0-liter three-cylinder mill with 125 hp (93 kW) and 180 Nm (134 lb-ft) of torque and its larger 1.3-liter version churning out up to 165 hp (123 kW) alongside 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque. The former connects to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the latter hooks up to a CVT.