Insurance Group: 23
MPG: 54.3
CO2: 138
0-62 Mph: 9.6 secs
BHP: 163 BHP
Range: 669 miles
PROS: A convertible that genuinely has space for four adults, the Cascada handles reasonably well and has ample power thanks to the two litre diesel engine, which is quiet on the road.
CONS: The diesel engine could be more efficient, even with the top down, while the heavy body does compromise handling.
The Cascada feels like a big car on the road, with the steering not feeling quite as natural as it should, but the 2.0-litre diesel engine does perform pretty well on the whole. 0-62mph happens in a stately 9.6 seconds, but the top speed of 135mph means that the Cascada is more than capable as a motorway cruiser.
Fully adjustable seats and steering wheel mean that it is easy to get comfortable in the car, but trying to make sense of all the buttons and dials will take some getting used to. The dials on the dashboard are clear and easy to read, although visibility isn't always as good as it could be, particularly when the roof is up and the small rear window hampers rear visibility.
The sleek styling of the Cascada means it looks like a sporty little car from the front, but because of the stretch to incorporate the folding roof and the spacious rear seats, the back end of the car is a little over-prominent. Inside, the centre console has quite a few buttons to get to grips with, but the trim is very nice and the interior details all look reliable and sturdy.
The SE version of the Cascada brings with it a few extra luxuries, including 18-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors and cruise control for those longer drives. The optional extras are quite steep, with the desirable leather seats and satellite navigation systems both available for a hefty premium.
When it comes to practicality, then the Cascada will certainly trump the majority of its smaller convertible rivals, with spacious rear seats meaning the car can take four adults in comfort, and the boot offering plenty of luggage space too.
The safety equipment included with the vehicle is really quite impressive, with an active roll-over protection system which deploys in the event of a rollover, and stability control helping to ensure the car remains the right way up in the first place.
Vauxhall hasn't always had the best reputation for reliability, but with a 100,000 mile warranty and a year's breakdown cover, it should reassure a few doubters.
One of the biggest hurdles for the Cascada when it comes to getting a good percentage of the mid-range convertible market is that the price point is quite high, with this 2.0 litre diesel version listed at £25,495. This is towards the upper end of the Golf Cabriolet range but lower than the Audi A5 Convertible.
The fuel consumption of 54.3mpg is perfectly reasonable for a car of this type and CO2 emissions of 138g/km means cheap-ish road tax under VED band E.
The Cascada is likely to depreciate fairly steeply in comparison to its German rivals, due mainly to badge snobbery.
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