GM Reveals 2016 Buick Cascada

[ssrs2lt]

Buick gets new proven product ..can't wait to see the mid size suv..

[LStick]

Originally Posted by Number 3

Lot of modern picnic baskets remain wicker.........timeless

I guess you're right !

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by Number 3

Lots of reviews from European automotive press. One suggests even the new Audi A3 convertible remains more fun to drive but that car is fairly heavy.

Definitely, can't compete with a Audi A3! Especially in the looks department!

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by VRYALT3R3D

It is as exciting as the Toyota Solara was

Originally Posted by Mr. iNCREDIBLE

ok, so

Toyota discontinues the Solara because of soft sales

Chrysler discontinues the 200/Sebring Convertible because of soft sales

Volkswagen discontinues the EOS because of soft sales

Mitsubishi discontinues the eclipse convertible (spyder) because of soft sales

I could go on because there are several others, but you get my point.

Front wheel drive coupe convertibles have been a massive failure in the automotive industry for the past decade, all the manufacturers that have produced them have only ever really sold them in quantity at a fleet level to car rental companies, look it up if you don't believe me.

Why then would GM release a vehicle that historically is doomed to fail, and why would they do it after everyone else has exited this market..

Typical GM, they don't pay attention to the current demand, but rather bring up the rear with designs and options that everyone else has had for the past 5 years..

It's getting a little tiresome. I have always owned and loved GM cars, but for the past decade I don't see them making any strides in keeping up with the market, they seem to continually be "behind the 8 ball" with every decision they make.

They continue to lose sales to imports by not offering equal level amenities in their vehicles and over pricing those vehicles with less options and subpar quality compared to their competition.

I just don't get it..

Hahaha... Agree !

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by Mr. iNCREDIBLE

ok, so

Toyota discontinues the Solara because of soft sales

Chrysler discontinues the 200/Sebring Convertible because of soft sales

Volkswagen discontinues the EOS because of soft sales

Mitsubishi discontinues the eclipse convertible (spyder) because of soft sales

I could go on because there are several others, but you get my point.

Front wheel drive coupe convertibles have been a massive failure in the automotive industry for the past decade, all the manufacturers that have produced them have only ever really sold them in quantity at a fleet level to car rental companies, look it up if you don't believe me.

Why then would GM release a vehicle that historically is doomed to fail, and why would they do it after everyone else has exited this market..

Typical GM, they don't pay attention to the current demand, but rather bring up the rear with designs and options that everyone else has had for the past 5 years..

It's getting a little tiresome. I have always owned and loved GM cars, but for the past decade I don't see them making any strides in keeping up with the market, they seem to continually be "behind the 8 ball" with every decision they make.

They continue to lose sales to imports by not offering equal level amenities in their vehicles and over pricing those vehicles with less options and subpar quality compared to their competition.

I just don't get it..

Yet Audi brings in the new A3 convertible.

This a play for image more than huge sales. The car was mostly tooled and only needed some tuning and features to be US ready. Doesn't need to sell big.

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by LStick

I guess you're right !

Well I'd did go shopping on line before I commented. And sure there are back packs and bags, but very prevalent were wicker baskets. Sorry, but they appear to be as timeless as Yogi.

[Inferno2SS]

Looks too much like a Seabring for my liking.

[roorback]

Where is the guy who has the tag "i got tired of waiting for gm to build a FWD vert" lol.

I don't feel good about GM going back to badge engineering. At least give it a Buick-look. I'll pass on this.

[kevinw]

Qs muscle. i disagree. first of all, i do like your analogy to "soft" sales, in describing verts. lol
anyway, i do beg to differ on the chrysler sebring verts. here in KC, over the years, have seen a ton of them and still do. my gf still has her 96 sebring vert. the top has always worked. i think that yes, verts are in less demand, but still do have a market, hence, AUdi, BMW, mercedes, still offer verts, Jags too.
i did like the looks of the camry vert, the Solara, but, it was bulky looking.
and the vette still offered in a vert.

its just a limited market, and some go by the wayside cause of costs to come up with new designs, and manufacture, for such a limited market.

but, the Sebring and even Mustang verts, you sure see alot of them here, so i wouldnt say they are a "soft" market even though they have "soft" tops.!

[kevinw]

the Buick vert is a nice lookin car, alot depends on the price point though.

[crysalis_01]

I have to ask...who is the target market for this vehicle?

[IOMCamaroSS]

Take away the badges and I would have never guess it was a Buick.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by Number 3

Yet Audi brings in the new A3 convertible.

This a play for image more than huge sales. The car was mostly tooled and only needed some tuning and features to be US ready. Doesn't need to sell big.

But will it sell at all? I'd love to know what their target sales are.

Nice enough looking car...looks better in the rolling footage than in the images, which is common. Nothing too special though.

My guess is that the target audience is the middle aged woman whom no longer needs room and looking for something more fun, with some younger buyers sprinkled in.

[King T]

Originally Posted by Number 3

How much will be the key. A Verano can go $30,000 and this is essentially a Verano Convertible albeit a much sleeker looking one.

It isn't an A5 competitor so I hope it isn't priced like one.

Looking at the Audi site, the A3 Cabriolet (convertible) starts at $35,500 for the 1.8T, and $38,600 for the 2.0T. The A5 Cabriolet (convertible) starts at $47,600

http://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-a3-cabriolet
http://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-a5-cabriolet