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Many raised their eyebrows when Buick announced the release of their 2012 Buick Verano. Don't get us wrong - it's nothing less than the ultimate luxury experience you've come to expect from Buick, it's just that the packaging is a bit smaller than you're used to. And here at St Johnsbury Buick GMC, we're loving this new direction from the luxury automaker.

The really cool thing about the Verano is...

Buick is riding the coattails of sister car Chevrolet Cruze, but not in a bad way. New details say that the 2012 Buick Verano will ride on the Chevrolet Cruze chassis, and be part of a smaller car segment within the automaker's line-up.

A dealer survey reveals the Verano will likely have "four different trim levels" and run buyers anywhere from $20,900 to $21,500 for the entry level. Shoppers can also upgrade…

The 2012 Buick Verano is still a year away from going into production as the company's entry level vehicle - but customers wanted to know pricing, and Buick is officially announcing it. Revealed by the GM Inside News Web site, pricing for the Verano will be priced from about $21,000 - $26,000, depending on trim level and options.

General Motors spokeswoman Dayna Hart told Inside Line: "We have not set final pricing for the…