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We got our first glimpse at the
Opel Cascada convertible
way back in October, but
General Motors' European arm is just now getting the chance to show it off here at the
Geneva Motor Show a full four and a half months later. The kicker with this droptop
Opel is that rumor has it GM is
considering a convertible for the
Buick brand here in the States, and this Cascada would indeed be a good fit.
Three engine options are available under the hood of the Cascada: a 1.4-liter gasoline turbo-four, a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four and a 1.6-liter gasoline turbo-four. All of these powerplants can be had with both six-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
The Cascada uses a power-folding soft top that can be operated at speeds up to 30 miles per hour, and it takes just 17 seconds to go from top-up to top-down. GM has also packed the Cascada full of technological goodies including the automaker's new Opel Eye system, which utilizes a front camera to control things like traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, following distance indication and forward collision alert. The system also incorporates a rear camera as well as active park assist and blind spot alert. Basically, it's impossible to crash this thing. Almost.
Scroll down for the full press blast with all the details, as well as a video of the new droptop in motion. Don't forget to click through our high-res image galleries above and below, as well.
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