Best Convertible Car Models

The Mini Cooper Convertible is the most-affordable car you can buy in India without a roof. Mini Cooper models, in general, offer go-kart-like driving fun. The compact package and the peppy BMW-sourced 2.0-litre TwinPower turbocharged petrol engine makes the Cooper Convertible quite a nimble performer. The Mini Cooper Convertible also looks good and has got some quirky styling bits, both on the exterior and the interiors.

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is the one of the entry-level convertibles available in the country today. With the 1.4-litre TFSi turbocharged petrol engine, the Audi A3 Cabriolet showcases decent performance without compromising too much on fuel efficiency. The A3 Cabriolet can also be opted with Audi’s S Line package which adds a few sporty styling bits to the car. The Audi A3 Cabriolet is just meant to be a practical and everyday-usable convertible, in a country where the market for such cars is niche.

The Audi A5 Cabriolet is arguably the better choice than the entry-level A3 Cabriolet. It is one among Audi’s Brat Pack line which includes: A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback and RS5 Coupe. The A5 Cabriolet comes only in a diesel format – Volkswagen's reputed 2.0-litre TDi unit. The car is fully-loaded on the inside and carries a clean design language. The A5 Cabriolet also showcases a lot of dynamics, thanks to Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system.

The Mercedes-Benz SLC 43 is a compact performance package that offers lots of driving fun. The car carries one of the latest forms of Gorden Wagener’s Sensual Purity design language, with the smooth-flowing lines that end into curves. The ‘baby AMG’ employs the smaller, yet capable, 3.0-litre biturbo V6 engine from German brand’s performance division in Affalterbach. The car offers plush interiors too.

The Porsche 718 Boxster is probably the best open-top performer in its segment. Globally, the smaller Porsche sportscar is available in three trims: Boxster, Boxster S and the top-of-the-line Boxster GTS. The Porsche 718 Boxster is named after the brand’s legendary racing car built between 1957 and 1962. The mid-engine layout is capable of so much that Porsche experts claim that if given the essentials, the 718 twins (Boxster and Cayman) can outrun the 911 models.

The Porsche 911 – one of the best sportscar and supercar series ever made – has got decades of heritage along with a huge fan following all around the world. ‘911’ is also a prominent tag in the field of motorsports and automotive industry in general. With the unique rear-engine layout, Porsche 911 models have won many titles over the years. The Porsche 911 comes in a range of variants, out of which six are convertibles: Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera 4 Cabriolet, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S Cabriolet and Turbo S Cabriolet. All these topless 911 models showcase benchmarking-levels of dynamics and handling.

The Jaguar F-Type is arguably the best-looking product that has been designed by Ian Callum – Head of Design at Jaguar. The F-Type features a design having a balance between sportiness and elegance. In India, the performance-focussed Jaguar is available in seven variants, out of which three are convertibles: S Convertible, R Convertible and SVR Convertible. The Jaguar F-Type is powered by a V6 or a V8. There is also a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged Ingenium petrol engine.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, the successor to the iconic SLS AMG, is available in convertible formats too. In India, we get only the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster while there is the GTS Roadster and the GTC Roadster in global markets. The top-of-the-line AMG GTR has also got a Roadster version planned. The AMG GT Roadster is powered by a 4.0-litre biturbo V8 engine which powers the rear-wheels. It is also one of the best-sounding convertibles you can buy.

The Ferrari 488 GTB is considered as the advent of modern turbocharged-V8 Ferraris. It is the successor to the Ferrari 458 Italia and has got a top-less version too – the 488 Spider. The convertible Ferrari looks really good and is a strong rival to the Lamborghini Huracan. Being a Ferrari, there isn’t a need to mention its performance capabilities either.

The Lamborghini Huracan is the successor to the iconic Gallardo. The convertible or Spyder versions of the Huracan is available in both rear-wheel-drive (LP 580-2) and all-wheel-drive (LP 640-4) variants. Being a Lamborghini, there is no compromise on looks or sound either. The Huracan lineup is also the first Lamborghini to get a dual-clutch transmission and offers a more-manageable power delivery.