Buick: We need this, now.

[nsap]

The title says it. We need a Verano Hatch. Panoramic windshield and all.

That is all.

[tripowergto]

Buick needs a coupe, hatch, wagon & convertible, not another sedan or CUV.

[autoplaybook]

Completely agree.

Buick, we need the GTC and GTC VXR now. Stop the trepidation and do it. If you really want younger buyers to take Buick seriously, the GTC and GTC VXR are the way to do it. Sales might not hit a million overnight. But it'll do wonders for the brand image. It'll put Acura et al on strict notice. It'll show that GM and Buick are serious about breaking the mould instead of "playing it safe".

Call it the Manta. It'd be perfect.

[Cobaltss_King]

Unlike some folks on here FWD cars can be fun to drive and Buick needs this car.

[Mr. Burns]

All fine and dandy in theory but this car will end up being way too expensive and will flop sales wise.

[Dovetonsils]

I notice it has the hockey stick detail on the side going in the right direction like the Regal instead of the reverse hockey stick like the Verano.

I'll take mine with the 2.0T.

[autoplaybook]

All fine and dandy in theory but this car will end up being way too expensive and will flop sales wise.

It isn't any more expensive in Europe than a GTI. Why would it be anymore expensive here in North America?

[nsap]

It isn't any more expensive in Europe than a GTI. Why would it be anymore expensive here in North America?

This. Not to mention it can be built alongside Verano at Orion (confirmed this with engineering).

[FenwickHockey65]

This. Not to mention it can be built alongside Verano at Orion (confirmed this with engineering).

Well then FFS, just do it!

[lam]

This. Not to mention it can be built alongside Verano at Orion (confirmed this with engineering).

They can also export into the United States(lot more realistic,and better sales than GM's goal of Opel exports into China).

[bballr4567]

Such a tease. Would make a great bike hauler for me.

[ne_one]

Not to mention it can be built alongside Verano at Orion (confirmed this with engineering).

Which means the business case could be further justified by building the base model of the hatch as well.

[Mr. Burns]

It isn't any more expensive in Europe than a GTI. Why would it be anymore expensive here in North America?

In the UK the Vauxhall version starts at £19,040.00 which is $29,560 USD and that's with a 1.4 Turbo. Move up to the 1.6T and the price jumps to $32,239. The Verano Turbo has a 2.0T. That's the base model. Move up to the next trim up with the 1.6T and the price becomes $34,141. Opt for the 2.0CDTi Diesel and you're flirting with $36k.

It would flop at those prices.

[nsap]

In the UK the Vauxhall version starts at £19,040.00 which is $29,560 USD and that's with a 1.4 Turbo. Move up to the 1.6T and the price jumps to $32,239. The Verano Turbo has a 2.0T. That's the base model. Move up to the next trim up with the 1.6T and the price becomes $34,141. Opt for the 2.0CDTi Diesel and you're flirting with $36k.

It would flop at those prices.

So? Verano is using almost all of the same hardware plus more for less money now. The same would hold true with the hatch.

Euro pricing is never a straight conversion.


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[Wolfn99]

When I eventually graduate college, I want a small, upscale 3-door hatch with sporty looks and great MPG. If this came to America, this would be perfect.