Alternative Medium Cascada Opel Cabriolet

During this segment of the middle class cabriolet always filled with models from premium brands, such as the BMW Z4 and Mercedes SLK. And there are many people who want to buy a car in this segment but high prices deterred. Therefore, Opel introduced the newest cabriolet variant called Cascada.

Through this Cascada Opel tried to offer our customers a cabriolet in the middle class with a more affordable, but still have an artificial quality that is not inferior to its rivals.

To be able to fight the established competitors in this segment, the Opel tried to show the cars exterior trim. Designers Opel Astra makes the last generation as the basis for making the muzzle open roof car. But the manufacturer has to make some changes in order to Cascada look more elegant and luxurious. For example grille comes with horizontal stripes accented chrome headlights are little changed and fitted with LEDs, and lines carved above the fog lights.

To make it look more rakish, two-door car is using a large rim with black color and combined with chrome accents. For the roof, the Opel prefer to use a soft-top roof with three-layer to make the cabin quieter. To open and close the roof, you can simply run through a button. The manufacturer claims that this roof only takes about 17 seconds for the process of opening and closing. In addition you can also make the process as he drove at a maximum speed of 50 km / h.

Meanwhile, to the rear, exterior design looks neat and simple. Hadi rear lights with elegant design and accompanied by chrome accents in the form of horizontal lines that make this car look luxurious.

From the technical side, the car has a longer dimension than the Audi A5 Cabriolet and the BMW 3 Series Convertible comes with a more rigid body structure and 43% more resistant to impact by 10% compared to the previous generation, the Opel Astra Twin Top. Though Cascada has a larger body than its predecessor generation.

For the sector of interior, the Opel tried to incorporate elements of luxury and sporty. Not only that some of the elements Cascada cabin is made by hand to show the design details of good and satisfactory results. The fourth seat is wrapped with a soft Nappa leather so you feel comfortable when sitting. To access in and out of the rear passenger fairly quick, easy, and convenient thanks to the Easy Entry system buried.

Beneath the hood, there is a mechanical heart and a capacity of 1400 cc petrol fitted with a turbo. This machine has two power options, ie 120 hp and 140 hp. Despite having a different power, but the torque generated remain the same, namely 220 Nm. In addition there is also a selection of kitchen runway capacity of 2,000 cc CDTI diesel capable of producing 165 hp and torque of 380 Nm. Both are accompanied by the driving force of manual and automatic transmission 6-speed.

In early 2013, Opel also plans to launch the latest Cascada with SIDI Turbo Ecotec engine capacity of 1600 cc. The gasoline engine is claimed will provide a smoother ride, abundant torque, and fuel efficiency. Kitchen runway is ammpu spraying power 170 hp and a torque of 280 Nm. This engine will also be paired with a manual transmission and 6-speed automatic. If this is lacking, the Opel will menyiakan high Performance version.

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