Vauxhall Cascada prices

Vauxhall has announced that the Cascada convertible will be priced from £23,995 in the UK. And there’s no doubt about its aspirations for the new model, as the Audi A5 Cabriolet is being quoted as a potential rival.

Anyone who’s tempted to abandon the more premium brands in favour of the handsome Cascada is going to be faced with a choice of two trim grades and four engines.

Vauxhall Cascada (2013) Side
2013 Vauxhall Cascada. Scroll down for more images.

Included in the line-up is a totally new 1.6 litre SIDI Ecotec turbocharged petrol engine. The first member of General Motors’ Mid-Size Gasoline Engine (MGE) family, it develops 167 bhp (125 kW / 170 PS) and 280 Nm (206 lb/ft) of torque.

With a six-speed automatic gearbox - the only transmission option available with this engine in the Cascada - the result is a 0-60 mph (96 km/h) time of 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 135 mph (217 km/h). However, combined cycle fuel consumption of 39.2 mpg (7.2 l/100km) isn’t particularly special, while carbon dioxide emissions are 168 g/km.

The best blend of performance and efficiency is provided by the 2.0 litre bi-turbo diesel engine. Producing 192 bhp (142 kW / 195 PS), it can accelerate the Cascada from standstill to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds, yet averages 54.3 mpg (5.2 l/100km) with a comparatively low CO2 figure of 138 g/km.

The Vauxhall Cascada arrives in dealers this April.

2013 Vauxhall Cascada - UK On The Road Prices
Model Engine Price
Cascada SE 1.4 (140 PS) Petrol Start / Stop £23,995
Cascada SE 2.0 (165 PS) Diesel Start / Stop £25,495
Cascada SE 1.6 SIDI (170 PS) Petrol Automatic £26,505
Cascada SE 2.0 (165 PS) Diesel Automatic £27,015
Cascada Elite 1.4 (140 PS) Petrol Start / Stop £26,095
Cascada Elite 2.0 (165 PS) Diesel Start / Stop £27,595
Cascada Elite 1.6 SIDI (170 PS) Petrol Automatic £28,605
Cascada Elite 2.0 (195 PS) Bi-Turbo Diesel Start / Stop £29,080
Cascada Elite 2.0 (165 PS) Diesel Automatic £29,115

Opel Cascada (2013) InteriorOpel Cascada (2013) Rear Side

Opel Cascada (2013) Front SideVauxhall Cascada (2013) Interior

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