Opel Cascada
Opel Cascada | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Opel (General Motors) |
Also called | Buick Cascada Vauxhall Cascada Holden Cascada[1] Opel Cabrio |
Production | March 2013–present |
Assembly | Poland: Gliwice |
Designer | Andrew Dyson Elizabeth Wetzel |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size car[2] convertible |
Body style | 2-door convertible |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Delta II platform |
Related | Opel Astra J Opel Zafira Tourer C Opel Insignia |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.4 L Turbo Ecotec I4 petrol 1.6 L Turbo Ecotec SIDI I4 petrol 2.0 L Turbo Ecotec CDTI I4 diesel |
Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,695 mm (106.1 in) |
Length | 4,696 mm (184.9 in) |
Width | 1,839 mm (72.4 in) |
Height | 1,443 mm (56.8 in) |
Curb weight | 1,701–1,816 kg (3,750–4,004 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Opel Astra TwinTop |
The Opel Cascada (Spanish for "waterfall") is a mid-size convertible engineered[3] and manufactured by the German automaker Opel since 2013.[4] It is also marketed as the Opel Cabrio in Spain, Vauxhall Cascada in the United Kingdom, the Holden Cascada in Australia and New Zealand[5], and debuted as the 2016 Buick Cascada at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in the United States.
Trim
The model line up consists of 'SE' and 'Elite'. Elite being the top of the range in the United Kingdom.
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Opening process of the fabric roof
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Rear view
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Cockpit
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Center console
Buick Cascada
The 2016 Buick Cascada was unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in January 2015. The new Buick Cascada will be available Spring 2016 in base and Premium trim levels. It will be the brand's first factory convertible since the 1991 Buick Reatta and first 2-door model since the 1999 Buick Riviera.
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2016 Buick Cascada
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Rear view
Engines
The Opel Cascada has a new turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder Medium Gasoline Engine with Spark Ignition Direct Injection technology, which reduces fuel consumption and allows higher torque outputs.
The engine produces 170 PS (125 kW) of power and 280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) of torque between 1650-3200 rpm. 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) and 2.0 L CDTI diesel with 165 PS (121 kW) and 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft).
Petrol engine | |||||||
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Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note | CO2 emission (g/km) | Years |
1.4 Turbo VVT | I4 | 1364 cc | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 4200 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1850-4200 rpm | N/A in UK | 153 | 2013- |
140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4900 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1850-4900 rpm | 148 | 2013- | ||||
1.6 Turbo SIDI | 1598 cc | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 6000 rpm | 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) (overboost 280 (207)) at 1650-4250 rpm | 148 | 2013- | ||
200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) at 5500 rpm | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) (overboost 300 (221)) at 1650-3500 rpm | 158 | 2014- | ||||
Diesel engine | |||||||
Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note | CO2 emission (g/km) | Years |
2.0 CDTI | I4 | 1956 cc | 165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp) at 4000 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500 rpm | 138 | 2013– | |
2.0 CDTI BiTurbo | 195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp) at 4000 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500 rpm | 138 | 2014– |
References
- ^ "Holden Adds Performance Opel Models To Vehicle Lineup - GM Authority". GM Authority. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "Cascada Official Start of Production: Glamor from Gliwice". media.gm.com. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "Buick Cascada: Developed in Germany and Built in Poland". media.gm.com. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "Officially Official: Upcoming Opel/Vauxhaull Convertible To Be Called Cascada". GM Authority. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "2015 Holden Cascada review | road test". CarsGuide. Retrieved 2015-11-27.
External links
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