Until the Buick Cascada debuted, GM’s premium logo hadn’t had a convertible in decades. Now it will be again. New for 2016, the Cascada will end its run with the 2019 style year.
Nothing has replaced for the 2019 style year. Buick offers its Cascada in 3 trim levels: base 1SV, Premium and Sport Touring.
Each and every Cascada is powered by a small turbocharged engine. The 1. 6-liter turbo-4 engine develops two hundred horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, delivered through a 6-speed automatic transmission. Waterfalls are only available with front-wheel drive.
The effects of collision control were quite good, although there are no active protection features such as automatic emergency braking. The NHTSA gave the 2019 Cascada a five-star overall rating and for the looks in the test, but only four stars for the head-on collision.
The Insurance Institute for Road Safety has not yet evaluated the effect on Cascade resistance.
Six airbags are standard, plus airbags for the rear passengers. Premium and Sport Touring trim levels have forward collision warnings, but they don’t have automatic emergency braking.
The Cascada is a compact vehicle, so its interior can be comfortable. He makes up for this with a rather sleek and horny body. Every Cascada features a power-folding fabric roof that intelligently folds into the trunk in less than 20 seconds. Formation
Prices come with the destination fee of $925.
Base Cascada 1SV ($33,070) features leather upholstery, forced heated front seats, keyless ignition, heated steering wheel, 20-inch dual-spoke wheels, 7. 0-inch infotainment touchscreen, navigation system, dot Wi-Fi and Bluetooth access.
Premium ($36,070) adds Advance Collision Warnings, Lane Departure Warnings, Front/Rear Parking Sensors, Fog Lights, and Headlights.
Sport Touring ($37,070) adds gaming pedals, a flat-bottomed gaming guide wheel, interior accents, and black wheels with pockets.
Unlike some convertibles, Buick’s sleek Cascada is almost as attractive with its raised fabric padding as it is with the roof down. The basic (1SV) and mid-level Premium trim levels rely on abundant but subtly implemented chrome, both front and rear. The end result is eye-catching, yet traditional, and reflects Buick’s long heritage.
In the most sensible version of the range, the Sport Touring edition omits the chrome parts. Instead, it features a darkened frame.
All Cascadas are fitted with 20-inch wheels with relatively narrow tires.
The cabin shapes are attractive, but the dashboard has plenty of buttons and switches. As it turns out, there’s a button for the feature. However, all trim levels are upholstered in precious leather.
Heated front seats will offer support, with 10-way force adjustments, even on the base version. The seats also come with two-way lumbar support.
Two adults sit comfortably in the front, but the rear seat occupants have less space. Specifically, the legroom in the rear measures 32. 8 inches, on the short side. Generously sized doors make it easy to get in and out.
Even a golf bag probably wouldn’t fit smoothly in the trunk, which promises a shipping volume of 13. 4 cubic feet if the roof is raised. Lower the roof and install the trunk bulkhead and the area will be reduced to 9. 8 cubic feet.
The up-and-down cruise is the biggest charm of the Cascade. Performance is hampered by a maximum curb weight of just under two tonnes; The Waterfall has added a lot of reinforcements to keep its topless structure from shaking.
In normal driving, the Cascada is never in a hurry. The powertrain is working properly, and the Cascada’s 6-speed automatic transmission slows down gear adjustments for the sake of smoothness.
The giant wheels (20 inches) result in a ride that is more choppy than elegant. But the Cascada’s guide is accurate and well-balanced. On long stretches of highway and on glass-sleek pavement, the Cascada is in every detail and, with the comfortable top, the cabin is quiet.
Compared to most small cars, the Cascada has lower fuel economy. Buick’s convertible has an EPA rating of 21/29 mpg city/highway, or 24 mpg combined. Several more European convertibles are more economical, with the Audi A3 and BMW Series Four being added.
Standard gadgets abound in each and every trim level, however, the 2019 Buick Cascada lacks active protection features and functionality is geared toward navigation, not handling. The maximum productive price per cash is the fundamental model, which includes the maximum of desirable characteristics.
Driving impressions via Aaron Cole, TheCarConnection. James M. Flammang contributed to this report.