“I think the trunk opening is too small. Hard to get large luggage into it. The navigation and other features are out dated”
2017 Buick Cascada: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2017 Buick Cascada is the addition of the Sport Touring trim, which brings a sportier look but no extra power. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with no major mechanical, structural, or lineup-wide safety changes.
About the 2017 Buick Cascada
Single U.S.-market generation for Cascada (2016-2019), second year in North America with no redesign or major refresh.
Buick positions the Cascada as a relaxed four-seat premium convertible for drivers who want open-air driving with real day-to-day comfort. The focus is a quiet insulated soft top, heated comfort features, a usable back seat for a convertible, and a polished ride rather than sharp sports-car behavior. That makes it different from smaller, more playful convertibles and from pricier German luxury drop-tops.
The 2017 Cascada remains a comfort-focused convertible with a power-folding insulated soft top, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. Premium adds navigation, extra parking assistance, and driver alerts. Sport Touring tops the lineup with a flat-bottom steering wheel, sport pedals, black cabin trim, and a unique 20-inch wheel design.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new Sport Touring trim adds a flat-bottom sport steering wheel, sport pedals, black interior trim, and its own 20-inch wheel design. It uses the same engine as the other trims.
2017 Buick Cascada specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 9.8 cu-ft | 9.8 cu-ft | 9.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.8 in | 32.8 in | 32.8 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest difference between the 2017 and 2016 Buick Cascada?
The biggest difference is the addition of the Sport Touring trim for 2017. The rest of the Cascada lineup carries over without a major redesign or mechanical update.
Does the 2017 Buick Cascada Sport Touring have more power?
No. The 2017 Cascada Sport Touring uses the same 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission as the other trims. Its upgrades focus on appearance and cabin details rather than performance.
Was the 2017 Buick Cascada redesigned?
No. The 2017 Buick Cascada was not redesigned or substantially refreshed. It was the second model year of the same U.S.-market generation, with Sport Touring joining the existing lineup.
Which 2017 Buick Cascada trims have forward-collision and lane-departure alerts?
The 2017 Cascada Premium and Sport Touring have forward-collision and lane-departure alerts. The 1SV does not include those driver-alert features.
Is the 2017 Buick Cascada Sport Touring mainly an appearance package?
Yes. The 2017 Sport Touring is mainly a style-focused trim. Its distinguishing details are a flat-bottom steering wheel, sport pedals, black interior trim, and a unique 20-inch wheel design, not additional engine power.
2017 Buick Cascada Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Buick Cascada.
4.2
2017 Buick Cascada
(129 reviews)
“Great car for the price. Good warranty, good design, all the features of the Mercedes at half the price.”
“This car looks great, handles well and is fun and comfortable to drive. I LOVE it!!! We put 6,000 miles on it in the first 3 months- drove through every weather condition - HOT sun- top up - top down, rain - light and very heavy and a snow storm and the car handled extremely well in all conditions. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a great smaller car with a big heart ??”