2016 Buick Verano
midsize car / 4-door sedan
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2012-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2012 Buick Verano CX 4-door
The Buick Verano was introduced in the 2012 model year. It is derived from the structurally similar Chevrolet Cruze but is heavier; therefore the Verano is classified as a midsize car. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by General Motors.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTF1110 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 5 |
| Left (cm) | 11 |
| Center (cm) | 10 |
| Right (cm) | 4 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 3 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 1 |
| Right (cm) | 1 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -2 |
| Rearward (cm) | -7 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 1 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTF1110 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 204 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 7 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.22 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 32 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force - left (kN) | 0.8 |
| Femur force - right (kN) | 0.9 |
| Knee displacement - left (mm) | 0 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index - left | 0.34 |
| Maximum tibia index - right | 0.50 |
| Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.5 |
| Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 3.6 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 53 |
| Right | 55 |
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2012-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2012 Buick Verano CX 4-door with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags
The Buick Verano was introduced in the 2012 model year. It is derived from the structurally similar Chevrolet Cruze but is heavier; therefore the Verano is classified as a midsize car. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by General Motors.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS1112 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -17.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1112 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 330 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.6 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 40 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.8 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 36 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.76 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.42 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.5 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.2 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.9 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 113 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 25 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1112 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 138 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 11 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 0.8 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 19 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 15 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.00 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.19 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.2 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 0.9 |
| Combined force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.7 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 56 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 23 |
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2012-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS 4-door
Rating applies to both the Chevrolet Cruze (tested) and the structurally similar Buick Verano.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,143 lbs |
| Peak force | 15,944 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 5.07 |
Headlights
Trim level(s)
- All trims
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right curve and inadequate on the sharp right and both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2016-17 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 73.7 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 27.7 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 45.7 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 32.7 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 35.8 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 30.1 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 154.5 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 155.3 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 67.6 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 63.4 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 47.4 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 44.5 m |