The 2013 Cascada is the first convertible to be manufactured by Vauxhall since the 1930s. It is engineered to meet the needs of all customers.
It has a length of nearly 15-1/2 feet long and seats four people comfortably.
With it, there is enough room to store the fabric-roof of the convertible. The uniqueness of this car lies in its features.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Convertible | Est. Market Price: £23,995 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: NA | MPG: 45 Combined |
| Length: 184.8 in. (469.6 cm) | Width: 72.4 in. (183.9 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: 9.8 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 2+2 |
| Engine: 4 Cylinder 16 Valve Turbo | Displacement: 1364 cc |
| Horsepower: 139 HP | Max RPM: 4900-6000 rpm |
| Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 1850-4900 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Manual |
Engine
The Cascada comes with a range of powerful engines. It begins with a 1.4 liter Turbo which produces 139 horsepower and achieve a combined 44.8mpg; it is followed by the 2.0 diesel engine with both automatic and manual transmission able to achieve 54.3mpg. The 2 engines come with the START/STOP technology.
Vauxhall has introduced a third member to the engine line up, the 1.6 SIDI Turbo EcoTec engine that gives you 168 horsepower to go with the 207 lb ft of torque.
Exterior
For a convertible, it is well designed. It has a clean profile from top to bottom with no visible traces of the roof top pressed into the silhouette aft of the car. A boundary is marked between the rooftop and the body by a rising line which is highlighted by a chrome strip bordering the cockpit.
Interior
Internally, the car is covered with soft-touch material which is stitched tightly to the shape of the components inside. The seats are trimmed with Nappa-leather which can be ventilated or heated according to the weather conditions.
Entering the car is simple, allowing you to access the rear seats in no time while the electric seat belts automatically secure the occupant. When the roof is down the entire capacity is 9.8 cu ft. but when the roof is up that capacity rises to 13.4 cu ft.
Windbreaker
You can mount foldable windbreakers behind the front seats to deflect the wind and improve the comfort. The upper portion is folded vertically with the horizontal position staying intact for better deflection of the wind. You can mount small windbreakers behind the rear seats for added deflection.
AFL+ technology
The Cascada is designed with AFL+ technology which comprises of a total of 11 lighting functions including: a side blind spot alert, Hill start assist, heated steering wheel, rear-view camera, Forward collision alert, Following Distance Indication, Lane Departure warning and the Traffic Sign Recognition.
The above features and others not mentioned make the 2013 Vauxhall Cascada a convertible to envy. It is simple yet classy in design.
