This Buick nameplate arrived in North America for the 2016 model year as a four-seat convertible and marked the brand’s return to the open-air market after a long absence. It was Buick’s first convertible sold in the U.S. in roughly a quarter century, and it was positioned as a refined, style-led cruiser rather than a hard-edged performance car. The car was sourced from Opel’s existing Cascada design and adapted for Buick branding and North American sales, which gave Buick a relatively uncommon entry in its modern lineup: a premium soft-top convertible at a time when most competitors had largely abandoned the segment.
Across its short run, the model remained a niche halo vehicle for Buick, aimed at buyers who wanted a relaxed touring character, a quiet cabin, and a more distinctive alternative to mainstream coupes or crossovers. Its body style and market role were the key parts of its identity; it stood out within Buick’s range as the brand’s only modern drop-top and as one of the few four-passenger convertibles sold in the U.S. during the late 2010s.
Production for the Buick-badged version ended after the 2019 model year, closing a brief but memorable chapter in the brand’s history. Although it had a short lifespan, it is notable for reviving Buick’s convertible tradition in the American market and for becoming a recognizable modern curiosity among enthusiasts and shoppers looking for something different from the typical luxury sedan or SUV.