2019 Cascada Interior
The Cascada is all about being a Sunday driver; however, the interior screams manic Monday. The high beltline of the seat belts, along with a very short windscreen, means you struggle to maintain decent visibility. You then need to fight against your seat belt when you lean over to access the touchscreen display, which is buried deep within the console. To top it all off, the console is overpopulated with analog knobs and buttons, all of which are placed haphazardly. The saving grace for all this is that the controls are not overly complicated once you get used to them and the steering-wheel-mounted controls are easy to use. Luckily, the interior is lushly upholstered in leather, even if it does feel a bit cramped.
2019 Cascada Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
The Buick Cascada can technically seat four, but those in the rear seats may find the legroom and headroom highly restrictive. With headroom of 31.6 inches and pretty high seat placement for a convertible, taller users may find themselves slouching in their seats. Luckily the ample 42.2 inches of front legroom means there is space enough for that. Unfortunately, the seats are not overly comfortable regardless of how you sit. They are flat and firm and lack comfort on longer drives, which is a pity when you consider that the Cascada is a car designed for long, lazy trips. The driver's seat and steering wheel position can be problematic for taller drivers with longer legs, too, and since they sit quite low compared to the dashboard, visibility of the dials can be an issue. Ingress and egress are made easier thanks to the relatively high seat placement, but rear passengers will struggle to reach their seats, even with the Easy Entry system incorporated into the design.
2019 Buick Cascada Interior Dimensions:
| Buick Cascada Trims | Convertible | Premium Convertible | Sport Touring Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. | 42.2 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 32.8 in. | 32.8 in. | 32.8 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. | 54.6 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 45.8 in. | 45.8 in. | 45.8 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
Every Cascada trim comes with perforated leather upholstery, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter. The interior of the Cascada is available in Jet Black with Light Neutral being an option on the Premium and Sport Touring trims. The Dark Effect package for the Sport Touring offers the standard Jet Black with red stitching on the upholstery.
Sadly, there is a lot of hard plastic around the cabin, which can cause unpleasant creaking. While it sounds good on paper, the Cascada simply doesn't look or feel as luxurious as its competitors. The build quality is also not up to scratch compared to these same competitors. Luckily, most of the touchpoints are padded or have soft-touch materials to make the interaction more pleasant.
2019 Cascada Trunk and Cargo Space
The Buick Cascada has a pretty generous trunk for a convertible, with a total capacity of 13.4 cubic feet when the top is up. This can be increased by folding down the rear seats in a 50/50 split. When the top is down and the trunk partition is in place, this is reduced to 9.8 cubic feet, which is more on average with other convertibles such as the Audi A3 or Ford Mustang. The larger Audi A5 offers an impressive 21.8 cubic feet. Still, the Cascada can fit ten shopping bags in its trunk with ease. It's just a pity that the opening is so small.
The interior of the Cascada is far less generous with space. There are standard cupholders and a small tray that could fit a phone. However, the glove compartment and center console are not as large as in most other small cars. There are pockets in the doors, but they are limited in space due to the cramped interior of the convertible.
2019 Buick Cascada Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2019 Buick Cascada Cargo Dimensions:
| Buick Cascada Trims | Convertible | Premium Convertible | Sport Touring Convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume | 9.8 cu. ft. | 9.8 cu. ft. | 9.8 cu. ft. |
2019 Cascada Infotainment and Features
Features
The Cascada is a bit lacking in features for a luxury vehicle, and those it does have are quite dated. The convertible top can be operated at 30 mph, lowering in 17 seconds and rising in 19 seconds. The car comes standard with a rearview camera and rear parking assist, but the camera is positioned a bit too low and the resolution is bad. Also included are ten-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats with power lumbar adjustment, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, heated front seats and steering wheel, keyless entry and ignition, and two 12-volt power outlets. The Premium and Sport Touring trims add forward parking assist, forward collision alert, and lane departure warning. The Sport Touring trim also replaces the driver pedals with alloy variants.
Infotainment
Buick's convertible lags far behind competitors on the infotainment front. The seven-inch Buick IntelliLink infotainment interface is poorly positioned and complicated to operate. The navigation system has some handy features but it is equally difficult to use. Using the voice controls can be painful, with only choice commands being accepted, and you need to rummage through the user's manual to figure them out. There is a single USB port and Bluetooth functionality, but no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The seven-speaker sound system provides adequate quality, but you'd expect more for the price. SiriusXM radio is also standard, as is OnStar with 4G LTE and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The Cascada features the novel myBuick mobile app and Buick Connected Services package.