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National Media Launch Cascada April 2015 NATIONAL MEDIA LAUNCH CASCADA APRIL 2015 PRODUCT INFORMATION OVERVIEW Cascada marks Holden’s return to the convertible sports cars market, and signifies the beginning of a major product onslaught for the lion brand, promising 24 major product launches in 36 powertrain combinations over the next five years. Currently available in Europe under the Opel marque, Cascada has developed a strong reputation and recognition in the two years since its launch, offering attainable luxury and smooth driving performance to convertible enthusiasts. Designed in Russelsheim, Germany and manufactured in Gliwice, Poland, the Holden Cascada is initially offered in two variants. In addition to the standard Cascada, there will be a special Launch Edition, limited to just 50 cars, and promising even more style and luxury in the form of 20 inch alloy wheels and premium nappa leather seats amongst other things. Common on both models is the triple layered electric acoustic convertible hood, capable of being retracted on the move at speeds of up 50kph. The triple layer design ensures that when in the up position, the luxurious cabin remains a place of seclusion, shielded from the noise and weather of the outside environment. CASCADA LINE-UP AND FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Cascada 1.6L SIDI turbo engine 6-speed automatic transmission Dual front and side airbags ESC and ABS Hill start assist 18” alloy wheels 17” steel space saver spare wheel Electric folding acoustically insulated roof Sports suspension Electric park brake Heated power outside mirrors Heated front sports seats Leather appointed trim perforated Siena seats Alloy sports pedals Satellite navigation Cruise control Rear view camera Dual zone air conditioning Electric Power Steering (EPS) Front and Rear Park Assist ISOFIX child seat anchorage system (two positions) Auto projector headlamps (halogen), DRL’s and front fog lamps Rain sensing wipers Heated leather steering wheel Enhanced multi-function display (one colour) with: • Vehicle information menu • Trip information menu • Fuel economy menu • Warning/messages Holden MyLink Infotainment System with 7” colour screen display Integrated apps • Pandora • Stitcher • Tune In Radio DAB digital radio Single CD player with MP3 capability Universal hands free with Bluetooth Bluetooth® audio streaming, USB and auxiliary input jack Cascada Launch Edition (50 units) 20-inch alloy wheels Premium nappa leather appointed sports seats Ventilated front seats Leather sports steering wheel Adaptive Forward Lighting and Bi-Xenon headlamps with LED DRL’s TECHNICAL DATA OVERVIEW ENGINE Cascada - 1.6L Turbo 16-valve 4 cylinder ECOTEC petrol Direct Injection Smooth Power and Torque delivery and outstanding refinement Laser-etched cylinder bores for low friction Sodium filled exhaust valves Under skirt, oil jet, piston cooling Electronic thermostat control to reduce internal friction and improve fuel consumption Cascada 1.6L turbo Transmission 6-speed AT Capacity (cc) 1598 Compression ratio 9.5:1 Maximum power (kW) 125 Maximum torque 260 (Nm) Bore x stroke 79.0 x 81.5mm Fuel management Direct Injection system Fuel requirement 98 RON Fuel tank capacity (L) 56 TRANSMISSION A six-speed Active Select automatic transmission is standard. Features of the auto transmission include: Clutch-to-clutch shift operation for precise, smoother shifts between gears Wide spread ratio – first gear has brisk acceleration with its high ratio, 6th gear overdrive ratio keeps engine revolutions as low as possible for fuel-efficient highway cruising All have ‘tap-up/tap-down’ Active Select feature which allows drivers to select and hold gears for a more spirited driving experience Cascada 1.6L turbo 6-speed AT 1st 4.58 2nd 2.96 3rd 1.91 4th 1.45 5th 1.00 6th 0.75 Reverse 2.94 Final drive ratios 3.53 CHASSIS The new Holden Cascada was planned, designed and developed from the outset as a pure convertible. This offers the benefit of having a body structure that boasts a class-leading combination of high torsional and bending stiffness. This plays a crucial role in driving behaviour, steering precision, acoustics and ride comfort, conveying a clear feeling of ‘solidity’ and genuine quality. The body structure is then supported with a high-tech HiPerStrut front suspension to offer improved handling characteristics and direct steering response. With a shortened spindle length and reduced kingpin inclination, Cascada’s HiPerStrut helps prevent the torque steer so often seen in powerful front-wheel-drive cars. Cascada’s Watt’s link rear suspension system ensures that lateral stability is maintained at all times, in addition to demonstrating improved packaging, greater wheel camber stiffness and reduced suspension friction when compared to a modern multi-link design. Cascada’s Watt’s link comprises a short, pivoting centre link with a ball joint at each end, to which the lateral links from the wheels are bolted. Rear axle mounting bushes have been tuned to reduce interior noise on course chip road surfaces, both common features of Australian roads. Cascada’s direct steering response provides greater precision, feedback and confidence using an electronic power steering system. Low speed steering efforts are lighter to make the vehicle easy to drive in tight urban environments, whilst at higher speeds assistance is reduced to ensure a high degree of steering feel. Cascada Front suspension HiPerStrut Rear suspension Compound Crank with Watt’s link Steering EPS Variable assist Brakes (mm) Front 326 Rear 325 Track (mm) Front 1584 Rear 1588 Wheels and Tyres 18x7.5 Alloy 235/50/R18 Spare wheel and tyre Steel spare 125/70 R17 KERB WEIGHT Kerb Weight is the weight of the vehicle with standard equipment when it is unoccupied, un-laden and full fuel tank and all other fluids. Optional accessories and cargo-carrying devices are excluded from the Kerb Weight calculation. Cascada 1.6L turbo AT 1744 FUEL ECONOMY and CO2 EMISSIONS Engines comply with Euro VI emissions standards Fuel Economy CO2 Combined Model Engine Transmission Combined (g/km) (L/100km) Cascada 1.6L turbo A/T 7.5 181 DIMENSIONS Exterior WIDTH LENGTH HEIGHT WHEELBASE CARGO (exl mirrors) VOLUME (L) Cascada 1839 4696 1443 2695 280 (roof open), 380 (roof closed) Interior FRONT REAR HEAD LEG ROOM SHOULDER ENTRANCE LEG SHOULDER ROOM Accelerator ROOM HEIGHT ROOM ROOM Cascada 960 1073 1387 757 833 1163 SAFETY Occupant safety was an overriding objective when developing Cascada. Holden has focused on ensuring that all safety features offered in the European developed and tested Cascada have been retained for the Australian market, giving drivers peace of mind during their journey. Cascada’s impressive list of safety features includes: Auto headlamps Daytime running lamps Rearview camera with dynamic gridlines Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Traction Control System (TCS) Hydraulic Brake Fade Assist Cornering Brake Control Hill start assist 4 airbags (dual front, side) Break away brake pedal ISOFIX at two rear outboard seating positions Parking sensors front and rear Active headrests Speed limiter Dr/pass seatbelt warning. High strength pop up roll bars* *Active rollover protection system - One of the most important safety features in the Cascada is the steel roll-over bars and safety cage behind the rear seats. If the car should roll over, the bars react instantaneously, accelerating upwards to help protect occupants from the impact. CARGO/STORAGE AND ELECTRIC ROOF Cascada has storage volume of 280 (roof open) or 380 (roof closed) and a number of convenient interior storage options that are positioned intuitively around the cabin, including a three front cup holders and a cubby at the bottom of the centre stack. Cascada’s electric folding roof takes only 17 seconds to retract and can be done on the move, up to a speed of 50kph. INFOTAINMENT Cascada features Holden’s premium MyLink Infotainment system as standard. The MyLink infotainment system is app-enabled in-car technology and is available in a range of models across the Holden line-up, including Barina CDX, Cruze and VF Commodore/WN Caprice. Holden Cascada’s MyLink features include: 7” colour screen AM/FM/DAB radio with RDS display Audio and phone streaming via Bluetooth (compatible devices) Phone integration Phone book support Pandora, TuneIn and Stitcher apps (compatible with iOS and Android devices, data streams via the phone’s 3G connection) Bluetooth audio streaming, USB and auxiliary input jack Single CD player with MP3 capability Universal hands free with Bluetooth SERVICING As with all Holden models, Cascada is included in Holden’s Lifetime Capped Price Service program. Service intervals (as specified in the Service Warranty Booklet) are every 15,000 or nine months, whichever comes first. The Holden service price calculator provides owners with absolute transparency on the cost of servicing their car. Place of Manufacture Gliwice, Poland Connect with Holden Facebook: www.facebook.com/holdenaustralia YouTube: www.youtube.com/holdenaustralia Lion Magazine: www.holden.com.au/forms/subscribe-to-holden Twitter: www.twitter.com/holden_aus Instagram: @HoldenAustralia For media enquiries, contact: Mark Flintoft Product Communications Manager GM Holden Tel: +61 (0)3 9647 2644 Mob: +61 428 255 876 Email: [email protected] .
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