Putting an end to a long-standing rumor, Buick has confirmed that it will introduce a new convertible at the Detroit Motor Show that will open its doors next week.
A teaser image published on the automaker’s official Facebook page reveals that the convertible will essentially be a re-badged version of the Opel Cascada that has been on sale in Europe for several years. Earlier spy shots taken in Death Valley reveal the droptop will be nearly identical to its Opel-badged counterpart inside and out but it is expected to feature a moderately revised front fascia characterized by Buick’s trademarked waterfall radiator grille.
A teaser image published on the automaker’s official Facebook page reveals that the convertible will essentially be a re-badged version of the Opel Cascada that has been on sale in Europe for several years. Earlier spy shots taken in Death Valley reveal the droptop will be nearly identical to its Opel-badged counterpart inside and out but it is expected to feature a moderately revised front fascia characterized by Buick’s trademarked waterfall radiator grille.
Additional details about the Opel-turned-Buick remain scarce. The European version of the car is available with a number of four-cylinder engines including a 1.4-liter, a 1.6-liter available with either 170 or 200 horsepower and a pair of 2.0-liter turbodiesels. The 200-horsepower Ecotec seems most likely for the power-hungry U.S. market, though Buick could also shoehorn a V6 in the engine bay.
The Buick Cascada – a name that might not make the jump over the pond – will be fully unveiled online in the next few days. Rumors indicate that Buick will also introduce a new crossover called Envision but the automaker is keeping its lips sealed until the beginning of the Detroit Show.
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