2016 Buick Cascada TESTDRIVENIOW.COM FIRST LOOK

2016 Buick Cascada FIRST LOOK

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Car Critic Steve Hammes

2016 Buick Cascada FIRST LOOK

Buick’s portfolio has benefited from a European infusion in recent years and again, GM’s luxury brand turns to their Opel cousin for some inspiration. This is the all-new 2016 Cascada; the first Buick convertible to grace our shores in 25 years. It uses an insulated soft-top that opens in 17 seconds at speeds up to 31mph and stows neatly beneath a hard tonneau cover.

Its 2+2 configuration and space saving semi-independent rear suspension mean the Cascada can accommodate 4 adults with greater rear-seat legroom and still offer a generous trunk. The rear seats also fold down electronically for carrying longer items. It gets its power from a 1.6-liter turbo 4 making 200 horsepower backed by a 6-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. GM’s acclaimed HiPer Strut suspension is used to improve ride and handling characteristics, delivering a linear and communicative steering feel from the standard 20” wheels. New tech permeates the interior with the convenience and security of OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, the IntelliLink infotainment system with Siri Eyes Free for Apple phones and rollover protection bars that deploy when the possibility of a rollover is detected.