Opel Cascada

The Opel Cascada (Spanish for "waterfall") is a subcompact convertible engineered[5] and manufactured by the German automaker Opel since April 2013.[6] It is also marketed as the Opel Cabrio in Spain, Vauxhall Cascada in the United Kingdom, the Holden Cascada in Australia and New Zealand, and the Buick Cascada in the United States and China. It is not sold in Canada.[7]

Opel Cascada
Overview
ManufacturerOpel (General Motors)
Also calledBuick Cascada (United States)
Vauxhall Cascada (United Kingdom)
Holden Cascada (Australia and New Zealand)[1]
Opel Cabrio (Spain)
Cascada by Bitter[2]
ProductionMarch 2013–2019
2014–2017 (Holden Cascada)
AssemblyPoland: Gliwice[3]
DesignerAndrew Dyson
Elizabeth Wetzel
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact convertible[4] (S)
Body style2-door convertible
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformDelta II platform
RelatedOpel Astra J
Opel Zafira Tourer C
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission6-speed GM F40 manual
6-speed GM 6T45 (MH7) automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,695 mm (106.1 in)
Length4,696 mm (184.9 in)
Width1,839 mm (72.4 in)
Height1,443 mm (56.8 in)
Curb weight1,701–1,816 kg (3,750–4,004 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorOpel Astra H TwinTop

Launch
Opel Cascada
Vauxhall Cascada
Holden Cascada
Buick Cascada
Cascada by Bitter

The Opel Cascada was unveiled in the end of 2012, for a launch on 20 April 2013. At launch, the Cascada offered two choices of four cylinder petrol, a 1.4L or 1.6L engine. These were offered with either a six speed manual or six speed automatic. A 2.0L diesel was also available at launch.

Opel touted that the body of the Cascada was 43% stiffer then that of the previous generation Astra H TwinTop, and works in tandem with the HiPer Strut suspension layout.[8] In January 2015, the Buick Cascada was unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in January 2015.

It went on sale in January 2016, and is the brand's first factory convertible since the 1991 Buick Reatta, and first two door model since the 1999 Buick Riviera.

The Cascada was available in two trims, the 1SV and Premium. Additionally, the Buick is only available with the 1.6L inline 4.[9] though the car was available in the United States it was not available in Canada.

In April 2015, the Holden Cascada went on sale, and was Holden's most recent convertible since the Astra TwinTop was discontinued in 2009. At launch, the Cascada was offered with only the 1.6L petrol engine and a six speed automatic.

Two trim levels were available which are base and launch edition. The Launch edition offered twenty inch alloys, nappa leather sport seats, ventilated front seats, adaptive bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. Holden ended sales of the Cascada on 1 May 2017.[10]

Interior

The Cascada shares much of its interior design with the Opel Astra J on which it is based.

Specifications vary between brands however standard features shared between brands include electric park brake, sport seats, DAB Radio, auto headlights and wipers, cruise control, electric folding roof and 7.0" Intellilink Infotainment System branded as MyLink for the Holden.[8][9][10]

Regional differences include ISOFIX points standard both Opel, Vauxhall and Holden models while the Holden Cascada also has top tether mounts. Excluding Holden all Buick, Opel and Vauxhall (Elite trim from 2016) Cascadas include GM's OnStar System as of 2016 as GM expands the service into Europe.[8][9][10]

A Opel Cascada interior without IntelliLink infotainment system.

Engines

The Cascada has a turbocharged 1.6 litre four cylinder Medium Gasoline Engine with Spark Ignition Direct Injection technology, which reduces fuel consumption. In the Cascada, it achieves a 0 to 60 mph time in the 8 to 9 second range.

The only available engine in the Buick Cascada was the 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) turbocharged 1.6 litre four cylinder with Spark Ignition Direct Injection technology and variable valve timing. The Holden Cascada was only available with the 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) version.[9][10]

Other engines include two 1.4 L Family 0 petrol, with 120 PS (88 kW) and 140 PS (103 kW), both with 200 Nm (220 Nm with overboost) torque; and a 2.0 L CDTI diesel with 165 PS (121 kW) and 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) torque.

Petrol engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km) Years
1.4 Turbo VVTI41364 cc120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 4200 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1850-4200 rpmN/A in United Kingdom1532013–2019
140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4900 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1850-4900 rpm1482013–2019
1.6 Turbo SIDI1598 cc170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 6000 rpm260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) (overboost 280 (207)) at 1650-4250 rpm1482013–2019
200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) at 5500 rpm280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) (overboost 300 (221)) at 1650-3500 rpm1582014–2019
Diesel engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km) Years
2.0 CDTI I41956 cc165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp) at 4000 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500 rpm1382013–2019
2.0 CDTI BiTurbo 195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp) at 4000 rpm400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500 rpm1382014–2019

Discontinuation

In February 2019, GM confirmed it would be ending production of the Cascada, after Groupe PSA confirmed that it would not continue with future production, as well as lackluster sales, especially in the United States.[11] Production of the Buick Cascada ended in the second quarter of 2019.[12]

References
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  5. "Buick Cascada: Developed in Germany and Built in Poland". media.gm.com. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
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  8. Beissmann, Tim. "Opel Cascada Mid-Size Convertible Revealed". CarAdvice.com.au. CarAdvice. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
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  12. Buick Cascada Officially Discontinued from GM Authority (7 October 2019)
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