Much-anticipated Buick Cascada convertible: we are so glad you could finally join us.
As we reported earlier, the new 2016 Buick Cascada was unveiled today at the 2015 Detroit North American International Auto Show. The Cascada will derive its pluck from a turbocharged 1.6 liter four-banger, making around 200 HP. The engine is lifted pretty much directly from an Opel convertible.
In fact, the Buick Cascada shares a lot with this Opel convertible; they’re both front-wheel-drive, with solely a 6-speed automatic offered. They both ride on the same platform (Delta), and the same body. They even share the same “Cascada” moniker.
And that’s sort of the problem; no market, we’re sure, likes to imagine their own offering as the foreign-produced, badge-engineered counterpart to the original. But regardless of how you view the car as a piece of machinery, a sculpture, or even a fashion accessory, the badge is a constant reminder of the car’s origins, and its status as a recycled import.
But does this necessarily matter to you? Would it make the slightest difference to the average potential buyer? Is naming a car after the Spanish word for “waterfall” even agreeable in itself? Please vote below.
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The name with be a hit with all the new illegal immigrants from south of the border.
Rude bigot!
The name works due to the waterfall grill. In general, I wanna see Buick, Opel Holden and Vauxhall to share names in the effort to build a global brand.
Cascada by Opel; Cascada by Buick; Cascada by Holden; Cascada by Vauxhall: This gives these Cascada a global focus in order to build a reputation even though distributed by different brands.
Please don’t post when you’re drunk.
Not sure why he would be a bigot. We have millions (up to 20 million) of illegal aliens from Mexico that will understand what this word really means. Plus those who speak Spanish as a first or second language (highest spoken 2nd language in the US).
Seems like good marketing to me.
Then again I am not a bigot or the anti bigot we see here from others.
No vote here but it is better than trying to put some old name on it that has no real link to this car.
I’m quite surprised they are going to throw the “old style”, button-crazy center stack in there compared to the redesigned stack found in the new Regals. Seems like a poor choice to me.
Its the same radio/HVAC as Opel uses (except for am/fm changes)
It’s good. Watching video from Buick. com and hearing them pronounce it made it slightly more acceptable. Better than Velite IMO.
Lets get real here. The car is not exciting or good looking. The name is horrible. Does anyone really thing this “buick cascada” is really going to sell? Its a joke. They wont sell more than 20 to 25k of these when they come out. It is another half ass effort car from gm. Anyone who thinks this car has a shot is kidding themselves.
On the other hand, had they really made an effort, maybe buick would make a large,exciting,good looking car with a 4 cyl standard and 6 cyl optional, maybe turbo option as well. It would be nice if they put some effort into the styling. Maybe even call it a riviera. This car is about as exciting as pontiac solstice. Very boring and ugly.
Skylark
GM will not wait to be selling many Buicks Cascada is a car sales “whimsical”.
The level of selling a car you can see if you look at the cars in your area go, in my area have only seen one Opel Cascada circulating.
It will not take many sales as having his brother Verano; for example.
Regards from Spain, the car is beautiful
Yes .
The name is just fine, but why no waterfall grill? I know it is cheaper to leave the Opel grill, but I like the Buick waterfall better.
Comedy. Does anyone really think actually that the grille is a change in savings goal. I’ve been watching a lot of topics gm and in different places, and it is very interesting. I’ve seen people’s behavior and the wishes of the people. Before, people were crying and wanted to Opel grille and so many other models. But now, with the result that it has begun to wish again for the first option. is a feasible option could be that the ones who were weeping before, and now that the thing was not satisfied with the change before it came to those who were happy tears. This last idea I came to mind at the moment, so that’s sort of sense. are also people who are never satisfied. and would love to argue and want to cry.
Logical midugi is also the fact that not everyone can be satisfied with the harvest. One will like it and others do not like it and others do not make such a big problem that the grille is.
But it grille panic has begun and it’s really weird. And all the people talking about weird things and behaving strangely. I’ve been following the life of GM Forums GM is already more than a year, that’s how life goes gm.
GM is already inside each other through the acquisition of very poor people. GM and GM are not accustomed to act globally as well as the people are not used to the different peoples and countries. Gm fights, fights and disputes within the company, its people and products.
In various forums people have also asked for reasons for their behavior, however, and rumors of people do not know how to respond. In short, the gm trouble.
This company, and everything else can not thrive.
One idea was that GM can make a joke and offer the option of Opel styling buick grille or grille. everyone chooses itself which selects the grille.
funny reading and human behavior. It is also funny that people compare a wide range of vehicles and claim they saw one and the same vehicle. honestly say that I’ve watched over the world of cars and people’s behavior forums and stories.
And if you still talk Grills Grills are changing elements. Many characters have been changed and are changing grilles. even when it comes to the various GM brands grille design through the ages. I know that the US is very popular to make a custom grille and grille to change the details.
Cascada more that one says that the wheels are large. I’ve seen the exact opposite opinions. Never had some pictures of the version of Cascada America and has had small wheels that were particularly ugly. he had had with the smaller wheels plastic covers.
http://buickforums.com/forums/threads/38708-Here-comes-the-Cascada
BUick forum club
http://buickforums.com/forums/forums/118-Buick-Cascada-Forum
All cars and car manufacturers are mixed as a mixed bag. Gm in the world and among the people. Do you understand that GM Chevrolet, Buick, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall, Cadillac. EU-US-AUD. You can understand what it all means.
Hopefully a better gm and gm makes more of its various elements together. and the people are friendly with each other and understand what is gm.
VAG-conserves consists of an even larger number of car brand, and yet a greater number of different countries. although all the eu. But VAG is much more cooperation and understanding between people.
I’m a fan of GM. and my heart belongs to Opel
I like it.
Although it does sign the signature, “Men cannot drive this car”.
As long as their market is 100% female, Cascada works.
Most buyers don’t know or care on this type of cars its ties to foreign brands. It would be different on an enthusiasts model, but on someting like that? go for it.
The word isn’t even English! It’s spanish!! Mierda!!!!
this original name opel calibra no good cascada
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