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Top-down luxury returns in the Buick lineup with the all-new Cascada. By all-new we’re referring to the Buick badges, because the Cascada is, in essence, an Opel convertible that has been available in Europe since 2013. Still, manufacturing of the US-spec model has started recently at a facility located on the Old Continent.
At the GM-Opel production plant in Gliwice, Poland, workers are assembling the first examples of the 2016 Buick Cascada. The compact soft-top convertible is built on the same production line as the Astra and it’s the first Gliwice-made model to be exported to the U. S. of A.
By 2016, the General Motors plant in Gliwice will operate at 90 percent of its maximum capacity, turning over a little more than 200,000 vehicles per year. As expected, many anticipate the arrival of the Buick Cascada, though the 2+2 convertible fills a niche market. With more than 5,000 orders from dealerships and months to go until its launch in the spring, the Buick Cascada is off to a confident start.
Priced at $33,990, the 2016 Buick Cascada comes as standard with a 200 horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, front-wheel-drive, and a six-speed automatic transmission. 17 seconds at speeds of up to 31 mph is all it takes to lower the electro-hydraulic roof.
For added comfort, the roof features plenty of acoustic and thermal insulation. One detail that could spell disaster in terms of ride quality comes in the form of 20-inch alloy wheels. These babies are rather big for the segment, especially when you compare them with the 18-inch rollers that Audi is offering as standard on the A3 Cabriolet.
In a nutshell, the 2016 Buick Cascada has all the makings of a convertible that will delight customers with its fun spirit and premium-looking bodywork. If you’re in the market for a 2+2 convertible, you should probably give the 2016 Buick Cascada a try. More so if you used to own a Chrysler Sebring or a Pontiac G6.
By 2016, the General Motors plant in Gliwice will operate at 90 percent of its maximum capacity, turning over a little more than 200,000 vehicles per year. As expected, many anticipate the arrival of the Buick Cascada, though the 2+2 convertible fills a niche market. With more than 5,000 orders from dealerships and months to go until its launch in the spring, the Buick Cascada is off to a confident start.
Priced at $33,990, the 2016 Buick Cascada comes as standard with a 200 horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, front-wheel-drive, and a six-speed automatic transmission. 17 seconds at speeds of up to 31 mph is all it takes to lower the electro-hydraulic roof.
For added comfort, the roof features plenty of acoustic and thermal insulation. One detail that could spell disaster in terms of ride quality comes in the form of 20-inch alloy wheels. These babies are rather big for the segment, especially when you compare them with the 18-inch rollers that Audi is offering as standard on the A3 Cabriolet.
In a nutshell, the 2016 Buick Cascada has all the makings of a convertible that will delight customers with its fun spirit and premium-looking bodywork. If you’re in the market for a 2+2 convertible, you should probably give the 2016 Buick Cascada a try. More so if you used to own a Chrysler Sebring or a Pontiac G6.
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