The new 2013 Opel Cascada is now available to order with prices starting at 25,945 euros (RRP incl. VAT in Germany).

At market launch ten exterior colors are available, and they can be combined with three roof colors. There are also generation homogeneous LED technology and wheels are available in ten different designs and sizes from 17 to 20 inches.

The base mid-size convertible is offered with a 1.4-liter gasoline Turbo unit with 88 kW/120 hp connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. For a base price of €28,245, the Opel Cascada can be ordered with a more powerful 1.6-liter SIDI turbo delivering 125 kW/170 hp and 280 Nm (206 lb-ft) with overboost.

“Following the compact Mokka SUV and the small lifestyle ADAM, the Cascada is the next highlight in our product offensive. Our new mid-size class convertible boasts open-air driving fun in premium quality – from design to its technologies and equipment – all at an extremely attractive price,” says Opel Management Board Member for Strategy Dr. Thomas Sedran.

The car also boasts very comfortable and easy operation features such as the FlexFold system that electrically releases and folds down the 50:50 split rear seat back rests. The Opel Cascada also offers luggage compartment load volume of 280 liters with the roof open and up to 380 liters when the soft top is closed.

For an extra €3,600, the soft-top convertible can be ordered in the INNOVATION variant offer additional standard equipment such as the exceptional premium soft top with superb acoustic insulation. In addition, the interior is equipped with electric seat belt presenters, adaptive forward lightning system, dual-zone ECC (Electronic Climate Control) and elegant Morrocana seat upholstery with contrast stitching.

The adaptive chassis system FlexRide costs an extra €980 along with front camera with many new functions €800 and the premium ergonomic AGR certified seat for driver and front passenger €685. Other available options include power Easy Entry system; heated steering wheel; electric seat adjustment and ventilation and electrical auxiliary heater.

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After releasing several teaser images at the beginning of last month, now they have provided full details about the 2013 Opel Cascada and is confirmed for a sales launch in Europe next spring.

The new Opel Cascada is the brand's fourth new model this year following the Ampera, the platform used for the 2013 Opel Cascada is a mixture of elements from the Astra and Insignia underpinnings sporting.

With a length of 4697mm and a width of 1840mm, but it's actually 71mm longer than the Audi A5 Cabrio and 85mm longer than the BMW 3-Series. It will be available with various wheels ranging from 18 to 20 inches, handling is aided by a HiPerStrut suspension and electric power steering and an electric parking brake both come standard.

Most of the 2013 Opel Cascada interior is carried over from the compact Astra, with the automaker providing several luxury amenities and tech goodies include seats are upholstered in Nappa leather, electric adjustment of the seats, electric seat belt pretensioners and ventilation systems for the seats.

When it goes on sale across Europe early next year, the 2013 Opel Cascada will be the first product to offer an all-new 1.6-liter SIDI ECOTEC turbocharged 4-cylinder that produces 170-hp an 206 lb-ft of torque with direct-injection and turbocharging technologies. The electrically operated hood can be opened in 17 seconds at speeds up to 30mph (48 km/h).

Buick has given no indication that it will bring the Cascada to North America, Buick hasn't had a factory-built convertible in the modern era. Vauxhall said that pricing for the 2013 Opel Cascada will start in the UK from around £25,000 (equal to $40,500 at the current exchange rates).

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Thanks to a series of enhancements about the engine and transmission, the 2013 Opel Corsa Ecoflex will become the most economical after a series of tweaks has cut its already impressive fuel consumption.

"In just five years, from the first Corsa ecoFLEX to today, we have been able to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions by 26%,while at the same time increasing performance by over 26%," said engineering chief Mike Ableson.

The latest generation of the 2013 Opel Corsa Ecoflex three-door returns a fuel economy of 3.3lt/100km or 85.6 miles out of every gallon of diesel, with corresponding CO2 emissions of 88g/km. That's a 2.4mpg and a 6g/km improvement over the 2011 model.

The car has also been equipped with a retuned suspension, the turbodiesel is equipped with a variable displacement oil pump, a revised ECU and engineered manual transmission with new gears 185/65 R15 low-rolling-resistance tyres.

Despite the changes, the 2013 Opel Corsa Ecoflex still equipped a 1.3-liter oil burner engine that produces 95 HP (95PS) and 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque available between 1,750 and 3,250rpm. This enables the three-door model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 177km/h (110mph).

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Irmscher introduced a kit for Mokka and already it has received some attention from a tuner. The treatment for the Opel Mokka will be available later in the year and the new small crossover they also share with Chevrolet and Buick.

Styling-wise, the Opel Mokka gets a revised front fascia; typical Irmscher honeycomb grille; protective metal bars under the doors and side steps. There's also a new roof spoiler, rear diffuser and new steel tailpipes. The Opel Mokka can be fitted with a 20-inch wheels in Evo-Star or Turbo-Star alloy wheels with a 30mm lowered sport suspension.

Inside the cabin, the Opel Mokka will offer buyers a choice of different materials for the seats, sport steering wheels, while Irmscher has also designed different floor mats.

Irmscher is working on a package for the 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine which in its standard configuration pump, generates 138hp (140PS) and a peak torque of 147 lb-ft (200 Nm).