2016 Buick Cascada Premium (Opel Cascada) Start Up, Road Test & In Depth Review

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Hello and welcome to Saabkyle04! KZbin's largest collection of automotive variety. In today's video, we'll take an in depth look at the 2016 Buick Cascada!
MSRP pricing, before options, begins at $33,990 for the entry 1SV. The Cascada Premium or 1SP, as shown here, begins at $36,990.
TIME STAMPS:
Color/Initial start up sequence: 0:33
Steering/transmission: 1:56
Exterior walk around/styling/discussion/background, etc: 4:01
Wheels/tires/brakes/suspension: 8:26
Engine/performance/fuel economy: 10:37
Interior quality/design/comfort/air deflectors: 12:15
Sound clips (static/on road): 15:51
Interior tech and features: 18:42
Rear seat space and amenities: 24:07
Cargo space: 26:29
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During this presentation, we will take a 1st person look at what the vehicle is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features in a detailed fashion, that before, you could only get from going to a dealership yourself! Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
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[@Th3SlipKnoT]

Wow, I didn't knew that Buick is the US brand of Opel. I like the designs that Opel is delivering, the Cascada looks sexy AF.

[@joansaldana3002]

+Skytoucher Saturn was actually the US Opel before. In fact, because of Saturn's death (RIP), they were going to make what people call a ''Vue-ick'', (that is, a Buick version of an Opel Antara, also known as Saturn Vue).

[@Corkoth55]

+Skytoucher same shit different toilet.

[@edd1EroxPwDblah]

if you're 80 years old, that is

[@joshuamast5128]

It isn’t but a lot of Buick models are just rebadged opels

[@michealcorleone665]

This car is so beautiful 😭

[@Greig300]

Just can't believe how much Kyle has evolved from when I first started watching his cold start videos! Just fantastic work!

[@bschuler]

This was very well done. Thank you for making this and giving so much information on this car. I am a long time convertible owner who is thinking of buying a used 2016 Buick Cascada Premium and this answered all of my questions.

[@dawillieminotaur7940]

I have a 2018. Same car. You won't be sorry. I love it.

[@aedwards4496]

Love mine too.Did you buy one??

[@clarencefreeman7965]

This car is cute I want one in white of course

[@dt1343]

bruh

[@MultiMilTown]

+Vulcan108 lmao

[@alexc7864]

fufu ass

[@timruskowski4923]

I've seen one in white. They're beautiful!

[@Backseatdriver001]

You need your own TV show. I enjoy your videos a lot!

[@Skittleman2341]

Wow, that's a Buick! Says the people from the Buick commercial. Buick's have been looking really good lately.

[@derdeutsche8987]

Matt Gamcsik Because they’re not American but German and not Buicks but Opels.

[@WarOnCOD]

Now let's bring back the Riviera

[@frankmagana1408]

Nah, bring back the roadmaster

[@WarOnCOD]

I agree on that too.

[@crushthegreat1136]

good ideal

[@bsosmoove]

I would like to see this car in Forza

[@vikk5459]

$36,000 and you don't get push button start, smart key access, and has the same cheap steering wheel and speedometer as the $20,000 Cruze. Typical GM. And what a horrific sounding engine.

[@codygubernick9928]

Vikk 54 I mean what do you expect from a brand that has not have a muscle car since the rivera

[@jfaltus1]

I bought one in black, love it.

[@normt5463]

Cool! Eyeing one to replace Saturn Sky.

[@OLDS98]

Kyle: I can appreciate this video. It is nice to see GM and Ford/ Lincoln products when you do your reviews. Buick is changing. Buick is more a global company than it is the company it once was. GM have really integrated Opel, Vauxhall, Buick and Holden.

[@Skyhawk1987Turbo]

For that price needs the 2.0 T and gas hood struts not a prop rod

[@coureurdebois]

looks good but it needs to be a RWD TTV8.

[@kylemontano228]

That’s unrealistic, but a v6 would be nice

[@dennisscipio]

The Interior reminds me of old Buick espically the steering wheel

[@pandawillgames]

I feel like Buick is trying to be Mercedes...

[@fredschriks8554]

It is the US brand of Opel/Vauxhall.

[@Ultrakillerism]

+Fred Schriks Still waiting for my Opel Lacrosse. Lol, I can dream, that car would be a nightmare to pay taxes for.

[@fredschriks8554]

Ultrakillerism Haha true.

[@dianaeakin5460]

+Panda Will Buick is a luxury brand.

[@connerbutler1077]

+Fred Schriks fuck off you nazi nobody cares about vauxhall what ever the fuck it is...

[@eden20111]

Such a beautiful elegant car!

[@sinan5636]

I loved that car, great features it has.

[@ravijangra2155]

ur videos performance is really awesome..u r the first guy on KZbin who give great description of cars..keep it up bro

[@mariolosberg4257]

My brother drive Opel astra for years and it is quality and reliable car..

[@brspeedysgarage]

enough buttons on the center stack?

[@jimdayton8837]

+robinsonb75 Nah, i don't think so. I think they should have added about 40 more so we could have an even 80. XD

[@BTC909]

Wow that dash is outdated even for a Buick.

[@alexc7864]

not outdated but too clustered

[@mharis_khan]

the number of buttons in the center console...reminding me of a car from the 70s

[@jimdayton8837]

+Haris Khan Huh? Why? Cars in the 70's were simple and didn't need 9,000 buttons. I actually counted 40 buttons on the center console of this car!

[@theicelandicbrothers3857]

Why does Buick and Opel have the same look?

[@saabkyle04]

+Theicelandic Brothers They're the same car, it's rebranded as a buick for America, we haven't had Opels since the late 1970s

[@theicelandicbrothers3857]

+Saabkyle04 Alright thanks! :-)

[@rigor.m9422]

+Theicelandic Brothers And it is called vauxhall in the UK

[@Joeybagels718]

+Saabkyle04 We do have the current Regal and Encore which is essentially an Opel Insignia/ Mokka. Don't forget about the short lived Saturn Astra and Caddy Catera too.

[@herve30able1]

+Saabkyle04 Yes, again, only in America. I don't think that this angelic car would be sol in Canada. Not practical at all. Even with the heated seats and wheel… Too many electric gimmicks to my taste, but it looks good thought for the show. Thanks Kyle for the dream. One thing, how a car can drive so well on a perfect road ? Whithout independent suspension in the back in 2016… It must be MAGICAL !

[@2dfx]

Gotta love that sound of the corporate standard GM door chime

[@Nagstrr23]

Such as every Opel/Buick in the last five years, the Cascada has to fight with its weight, when it is compared to its competitors (3-series convertible, A4/A5 convertible...). I can only speak for germany, where a lot of drivers prefer to buy it with the 2.0 CDTI (so a Diesel) with 195 hp and a 6-Speed manual. With 400 Nn of torque, it makes a lot of fun, it really goes forward at low rpms. The new Opel Astra just released (don't know what is the Buick equivalent) really does big steps forward, especially in the infotainment system used, its conectivity, weight and engine specs.

[@joaparviainen9098]

Buick doesn't have equivalent for Astra, because hatchbacks aren't that popular in USA. But I totally agree, the new Opel Astra is big step up in quality.

[@Nagstrr23]

+Joa Parviainen An Astra sedan would not look great, i guess. The new Astra Station Wagon and the facelifted Insignia Station Wagon look great, though. And what makes Opel and Vauxhall a serious and successfull competitor on the european market is the price-quality ratio and stability of their value. My first car ever was a 2000 Opel Corsa B. Not very eye-catching, rather ugly, but it did a great job and was so practically in the city.

[@joaparviainen9098]

+Nagstrr23 I think Buick is planning to bring Opel Insignia Country Tourer to USA market. Not sure though. But yeah, the quality of Opels has increased. I drive currently 2008 Vectra C. Great car and reliable too!

[@joansaldana3002]

+Nagstrr23 The Astra here is the Verano sedan, and Insignia is the Regal sedan. Mokka is the Encore. They might bring over the Adam. I would like for them to bring over the Corsa and Karl. And in return, they should give Europe an Opel LaCrosse and an Opel Enclave.

[@Nagstrr23]

Joan Saldana And not to mention that they might fullfil a lot of wishes when they release the OPC/VXR version of the Astra and Insignia on the North American market. And a new and better Opel GT will also be released in the next three years.

[@alexp6016]

Great looking dash, I love it! I like that there are actual buttons for everything, rather than all of it being integrated in the infotainment system.

[@RobbieFPV]

"Thank you Germany for engineering something awesome to sell in the US." This is an Opel.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

me and my dad sat in this car at the Chicago auto show its a really nice car

[@j.r.scarreviews9142]

WOW a Buick with a convertible my grandma would love this!!

[@TheGo4live]

for people saying that they want it with v8 rwd you will never see that cuz this is a European car Opel astra and that brand is not known in the USA so they give it the logo of a Buick or a cheavy they did this in older generation

[@AgentAndroid]

No, Opel use to be known in America until the 70s but their "safety and emissions" laws don't allow Opel and others like Škoda, Peugeot, Citröen, etc. from selling in the US. Of course these laws are BS because all these cars are very safe and good with emission. It's just an excuse for GM (partly owned by the gov) and Ford to sell their shitty overpriced cars. If those European cars were allowed on US soil, NO ONE would even look at GM or Ford and they'd be out of business. Sad but true.

[@TheGo4live]

AgentAndroid the opposite in my country lol i really want to see those v8 blocks or even subies and evos cuz my country is full with german and french eco diesel cars

[@kencfo73]

Thanks, Very Informative review......

[@xdafactor7684]

Very nice Looking car, it reminds me of the SAAB Convertible

[@zozo1899]

is there no push button start and smart key available??

[@saabkyle04]

+zozo1899 No, it's based on an older design.

[@Quirky.Turtle69]

+zozo1899 The key is really nice though lol

[@DLFaReal7]

+Saabkyle04 looks like chrysler and now buick copied the vw eos :v

[@nageorgiou2]

+DLFaReal7 Ikr? Looks just like an old sebring! Well, looks like Chrysler found their car to rebadge for sedans!

[@sekopiski]

+zozo1899 No. This car is from 2009.

[@danieljrs507]

Well i never knew that Buick was the same as Vauxhall here in England, learn something new everyday haha

[@NegitiveX]

actually wanted to see a review of this, thanks Kyle!

[@Wise91000]

GM are stepping their game up.

[@aliaswizard6963]

I'm looking to buy a 2016 and a 2019 did they really change much from that year I'm trying to decide which one to go with both of them are low mile one owner cars?

[@jimdayton8837]

Doesn't look like GM bothered much to design the exterior. It looks outdated. The interior is nice though. It's cool that you got to review one of these so shortly after it came out. Great review!

[@TheHesK9]

I don't understand why they've only just introduced it in the US when Opel/Vauxhall have already got a new Astra out (which this is based on) so surely they'll be a new Cascada in Europe soon

[@lidsman2221]

The driver info screen looks like something out of an early 2000's Jetta.

[@hekman29]

The funny thing is that I watched an advertisement for this car before this video even started!

[@jsciarri]

Top speed rated at 130mph, with a speedometer that goes to 160mph. Worse gas mileage than a v8 RWD car. What an absolute joke. Bring back the Grand National and Roadmaster already

[@pan_redaktor]

This car is producing in my country - Poland :) Good review Kyle

[@owengodfrey6315]

There are so many buttons on the dashboard it's crazy! And I can't believe that a car of that price doesn't feature a smart key access system or push button ignition!

[@SilentTalkingBanana]

Good informative video as always Kyle!

[@nikobellic1233]

absolutely gorgeous

[@thomas4776]

I am not a fan of its name. However it does look pretty good and should bring new customers to Buick. Like the video,detailed and well presented.

[@kevinnctc]

I was wondering go Buick got around the legality of the taillights. The USA doesn’t allow a car to have brake lights or turn signals on a moveable piece of bodywork...like the cascadas trunk. So the tails and turns under the lid are like a loophole I guess. Interesting

[@IcelanderUSer]

GM just sold opel so Europe should get ready for American cars coming your way. GM realized they could sell the opel name and start focusing on US brands. Like chevy and Cadillac. Will be an interesting ride and will surely lead to improved quality considering how upmarket Germany is.

[@tomforrest7814]

Looks really nice called a Vauxhall Cascada in the UK originally an Opel but rebranded for various country's

[@user_uif_ghg_wer_das]

Can the windshield angle be any more aggressive? It's almost parallel to the ground, it looks ridiculous.All in all, it's an overweighted (4000 Lb), under powered POS.

[@normt5463]

Hawt! Noce review and very detailed. We have a Saturn Sky now and enjoy it. But the dogs like their window down time. How is the buffeting with top up, rear windows down?

[@KayScotts]

Saabkyle must have been good at oral presentations in highschool 😂😂

[@saabkyle04]

+KayScotts Not at all haha, I got better later in life :D

[@samlarkin1810]

so in Uustralia, we are starting to get more imported holdens and we were expecting a rebadged camaro, rebadged impala maybe even a rebadged corvette but all we're getting is opels (buicks) we currently have this as the Holden Cascada ect. i hope we're getting the Buick Encore though im in love with the top end model

[@Ryan-95-]

sold as Vauxhall Cascada here in the UK 😊

[@cotran190]

I will buy this vehicle. Must first get enough funds XD. Thank u for the cool info.

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

COOL 2016 Buick Cascada Premium (Opel Cascada) Start Up, Road Test & In Depth Review

[@dcoonrod827]

The Mercedes CLK Class had the seatbelt retractor. makes putting your seatbelt on a breeze. loved that feature in my Benz.

[@dcoonrod827]

you should do a review on a CLK63 amg. those are rare cars and a really cool blend of old and new! please please please!!!

[@saabkyle04]

+Derrick Coonrod That's very cool, had no idea!

[@nba_fanboy_0425]

Hey SaabKyle04, do you think that in the future, you can do a review on a 1989 jeep comanche eliminatior or just a jeep comanche in general? Thanks and great videos by the way(:

[@NegitiveX]

I wanted to ask, are there any options for garnished wood in the interior?

[@StockBastard95]

Are all new Buick's still coming with the antiquated 6 speed slush box? No excuse for that.

[@topdownb58]

I wonder if Holden makes a bad ass V8 version....but probably not....

[@shon-rosswieczorek5956]

Holden's already made a new 2016 Astra Cabriolet

[@FanaticGuide]

+Quashguy2150 the Cascada in foreign countries is actually based off the Astra

[@shon-rosswieczorek5956]

mhmm. they are.

[@apodarthoaailsa1266]

*How reliable has this car been so far, especially the roof?*

[@juanzingarello4005]

I don't really understand what they did with the ambient lighting. All new Buicks are using red now and all new GMCs are using the aqua blue interior lighting.

[@bob808]

Mercedes Benz has been using 'seatbelt arms' since the 1980's. Check out a W126 (or perhaps C126?) coupe.

[@BurakTheWeekender]

Another Great Review ! i love opel cascada.

[@Pienimusta]

You mean Opel Cascada ?

[@SilentTalkingBanana]

In the US it is rebadged as a buick

[@saabkyle04]

+Pienimusta Did you read the title and listen to the video? haha I talked about that a lot.

[@placeholder7878]

It's a Vauxhall Astra in the UK

[@Pienimusta]

Nope, did neither

[@AndrewMathias1]

+Bedders150 it is a 2015 Opel Cascada. Google search it.

[@POLITICALLYRICH]

I actually like this car but the engine is a complete disappointment. This is the USA, you can't pass off a puny little engine in a $36,000 vehicle and expect it to sell next to an audi. C'mon GM Smh.

[@paintedbird]

Nice car, I like it. I think Buick is being realistic about what this car will do. They've said they don't expect to sell huge numbers of this, but they do expect it to turn some heads and entice younger buyers. The Buick VP has said they only plan on selling this for a few years and that possibly when it's time to discontinue it they will build a production Avista to replace it. I'm please with Buick, they knew they needed to change up their image and show people that they're not just an old folks brand. They are coming up with some exciting new models.

[@justinmechanic17]

I have a 2008 Eclipse Spyder GS. Looks the same only less sleeker.

[@Andrew-lm2xk]

love that color

[@robertfreestone7396]

I'm impressed

[@acerusea5156]

I like how this car was sold in Europe for 1 year and they're now introducing it into the United States

[@Trades46]

I like Buick's new direction of giving us in North America a taste of European motoring...without the extreme costs of European brands (coughGermanscough).

[@chrisinyaass7508]

I think it looks pretty good.

[@robertofalero02]

Opel/Vauxhall Cascada in European market, here in Spain his name is Opel Cabrio

[@WolverineNerd]

Buick really needs too bring back the Regal GN. That would be amazing.

[@jcooper_]

Interesting that you consider it to be sporty; the Cascada was taken by critics to be pretty heavy and cumbersome - more of a GT car. I'm in the UK though, so perhaps the Cascada variants are tuned differently.

[@saabkyle04]

+Jack Cooper Yeah, I enjoyed the car quite a lot. Granted, I tailor my videos for the every day driver, not for what it can do on track necessarily, but I wouldn't say it's cumbersome.

[@Tully3674]

The car is a Buick Reatta for 2016. Buick has (had) the chance to create a boulevard cruiser that can also have sports car characteristics. Instead they go with a small engine & FWD with heavy steel AND rely on their parts/chassis bin for the car (like the Reatta). While I don't doubt it will be a reliable car, full of technology and a great ride (like the Reatta), it's demise is forthcoming. Why? Because Buick doesn't know how to market the car properly.

[@ZiiGiiS]

+Saabkyle04 Is it possible to close the roof using the remote control?

[@fkfjfjfjfxjjxjxjf367]

Wow, thank you saabkyle04

[@kav_x2562]

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[@coureurdebois]

i like how you +1 your own comment.

[@kav_x2562]

wow

[@johnlearoux]

+justin bouche i bet hes going to delete your comment to cover up the truth.

[@paladin3116]

+justin bouche hats wrong with liking his own comment ?

[@johnlearoux]

Darth Jar Jar like your own comment chubster

[@Discotex54]

I first saw a "seat butler" in the Mercedes W126 series. Specifically, they appeared on the SEC sometime in the '80s. Thought they were very cool. BMW offered a much clumsier interpretation on the E92 and E93 series.

[@caleb180]

I could never see a guy driving this car. It looks too soft, has a terrible power to weight ratio, and for the performance is pathetic. But if the interior is nice and it's convertible so moms will love it

[@kanzukicartel7143]

this guy is smart when j comes tk cars .

[@android-ud2nf]

on vehicles he likes he always does a dark intro with he revs appearing first then he sais I'm proud to present. there csr he must have not liked to we'll.

[@TWTR4EVER]

I DON'T UNDERSTAND why when before fading out Pontiac GM already had the technology for retractable hardtop convertible and is not available in the Cascada? I'll stick to my VW.

[@gigaraga]

Does anyone know why both the speedometer a rev meter hands go to max and then back to 0? At 01:32. I've seen other cars do that but don't know why, would be nice for someone to explain :)

[@blackvicekings8632]

It shows that the gauges are working

[@jcdcarsandmusic]

Another excellent video! Here in Germany we have the Cascada since a couple of years, you mentioned it in the video. But I think in America the car seems to be small:)

[@Argantonis]

How many roof colors are available in America? In Europe the Cascada has beige, tan, maroon and black as options. Also there are many different body color options. I think this is very important in a car like this.

[@saabkyle04]

+Argantonis That's quite cool, I think they only offer one here, as far as I've seen.

[@melv1n_official]

Already watched this video five years ago when this was sold brand new. Sad to say one could hardly find nice, affordable convertibles derived from mainstream sedans these days. Sure, convertible versions of pony cars, German premium cars and other sports cars are cool, there’s that unexplained charm of getting something like this Cascada.🥺

[@omarelrefaei2734]

Nice job man as always, keep it up (:

[@A_guan]

Is there a Buick badge delete? Then replace it with the opel badge

[@saabkyle04]

+Tech Defender Anything is possible for the right amount of money if you source it yourself.

[@jonathannelson4809]

The only difference is badging so if I get one I would honestly buy some Opel badges off eBay and put them on the car and just say I had an Opel imported

[@GregSierra]

But it would be left hand drive

[@blackvicekings8632]

​@@GregSierraopel is german so they are left hand steering

[@MayorMcCheese78]

Buick should make a GS model of this

[@johannesmaximilian848]

80% of the people know it as opel cascade by looking at the comments lol😂😂

[@robert4you]

Great review!

[@kma198199]

So this model had remote start, but no push button start on the dash? Why?

[@Stressless2023]

+kma198199 What's wrong with that? Remote start is convenient, it doesn't have to go hand-in-hand with push-button start.

[@lukehall3487]

I live in Australia and we have the Holden