Driving your hair to the wind is a luxury that you quickly get a taste of. While cabriolets are a less common type of bodywork than in a certain era, they are now more practical with sometimes a hard roof. However, the canvas top, a symbol of elegance, also remains very present.
Discover now our selection of 10 trendy cabriolets on the market in 2021.
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What are the advantages of cabriolets?
Rolling in a convertible gives another dimension to your travels. On country roads, all your senses will be awakened. You'll hear the sound of the wind, the birds singing... and everything will become magical. However, the 2021 convertible can also turn into a coupe in just a few seconds thanks to condoms that are, most of the time, entirely electric.
Also, the convertible has a certain aesthetic side since the line is generally very pure, especially when the roof is removed. It allows a clear view of the interior and gives an even more tasteful side to your car. In 2021, the choice is quite limited, but it has the advantage of being open since, alongside the traditional coupe and urban discoveries, there is a convertible SUV and roadsters.
Our selection of the best cabriolets
Fiat 500C
Fiat 500C Discoverable CityThe Fiat 500C is a small, relatively compact trendy car that is 3.57 meters long and perfectly suited for urban use. It is not a convertible, but rather a discoverable. The roof retracts from the front to the base of the trunk. This way, the four passengers benefit from the outside as much as possible. The top is fully electric and only takes 20 seconds to install.
- Despite this, the Fiat 500C remains a city car and the rear seats are more for children.
- Since 2007, the Fiat 500C has evolved significantly in terms of engines.
- In addition to the fact that it is offered with a manual or robotic gearbox, the small Italian is available with a small 70 horsepower light hybridization engine.
- The Abarth versions, resolutely sporty, allow displaying between 145 and 180 horses.
- The latter favor performance over comfort and are therefore quite firm in suspension.
- The Fiat 500C is sold for €18,090, making it one of the cheapest convertibles in 2021.
Mini Convertible
Mini Cabriolet Equally trendy, the Mini Cabriolet, marketed since 2016, is a real cabriolet. The 3.82 m long compact English restaurant is charming with its neo-retro style. The hood mechanism is fully electric, it is fast (18 seconds) and very quiet.
Once you've taken off your cap, the Mini Convertible lets you make the most of the scenery. Onboard, four people can take their seats, but there again, space is counted in the rear seats, as is the space in the trunk, which drops to 125 liters.
- Setting up a Mini Cabriolet first requires choosing from a wide range of engines.
- The One version is 102-horsepower 3-cylinder gasoline.
- The Cooper goes to 136 and the Cooper S to 192, and besides that, the Mini can be configured with a multitude of options for a personalized rendering.
- The sale price starts at 26 €400... Excluding option!
BMW Z4
Roadster BMW Z4In 2018, the third generation of BMW Z4 was released, this time the German brand has returned to the canvas top, which allows the smooth roadster to gain weight... and therefore efficiency. The BMW Z4 is above all a pleasure car. Only two people can take a seat on board. You can then take advantage of a GT-type behavior, in propulsion, with a manual or automatic gearbox.
The 281 liters safe is relatively good for the category, which allows you to go on a weekend without having to compromise on your luggage. If the weather were to become overcast, the condom would deploy in just 10 seconds and up to 50 km/h.
Finally, the BMW Z4 is only available with petrol engines. The sDrive20i (197 horsepower) and sDrive30i (258 horsepower) are 4-cylinder, while the M40i features a 340-horsepower 6-cylinder. Catalog base price: €46,650.
Porsche 718 Boxster
Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder Always in the spirit of pleasure car, the Porsche 718 Boxster is among the references. 13 feet long, it has an unusual feature: two safes. The front one has a capacity of 150 liters and the rear one has a capacity of 125 liters. This is explained by an interesting architecture: the engine is in the rear center position. Therefore, only two people can take a seat on this superb cabriolet.
4-cylinder engines develop 300 or 350 horsepower and provide maximum driving pleasure. The numerous aids and equipment make the behavior both very safe and sporty. Prices start at €62,899 with many customizations. For the more sporty, the 718 Boxster Spyder gains weight and finds a 4.0 liter flat 6-cylinder offering 420 horsepower. In addition, the Porsche spirit is omnipresent...
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Nissan 370z Roadster The Nissan 370Z Roadster is a classic. Its modern and taut lines lead to a very shaped back, typical of Japanese design. The strict two-seater, this convertible is best appreciated for its delicious 328-horsepower atmospheric V6 engine with sumptuous vocals.
No other motorization is offered. The lucky owner can choose between a manual or automatic gearbox. Onboard, you benefit from very good visibility on the outside and tasty road behavior.
A perfect combination of sportiness and comfort. The canvas top unfolds in just 20 seconds and does not spoil this beautiful line. Despite being a rather heavyweight, the performances are very honorable, but this time you will have to deal with a small 140 liter safe... Sufficient to afford an afternoon of golf, but certainly not enough for a week's holiday! Allow around 34,000 euros.
Mazda MX-5 ST/RF
Roadster Mazda MX-5A roadster propulsion barely a ton, with a manual gearbox and a canvas top... A simple recipe that makes you dream and is always as effective. The 3.91-meter-long Mazda MX-5 (ND) is suitable for two people only. Despite its small 130-liter trunk and little storage in the cabin, it is a smiling factory. It has two atmospheric 4-cylinder petrol engines of 132 and 184 horsepower.
The seat very close to the ground will seduce thrill-seekers who will find a typical behavior of the old car. The MX-5 is a real incentive for travel and sporting outings, and it gives its driver excellent sensations without (too) threatening his driver’s license.
It is comfortable enough, but is also very usable daily. Note that the hood is manual and unfolds in seconds. An RF version, similar to a Targa, is also available. Prices start at €28,900. Another asset: very low ecological maluses.
Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford Mustang Convertible The Ford Mustang Convertible awakens the senses. It stimulates the view with a strong and imposing design that evokes models of the past. It also sharpens your hearing with a 5.0-liter V8 engine and 450 horsepower, which is as loud as it is pleasant.
Finally, the touch is incredible with dynamic and very flexible driving. Onboard, there is plenty of space for a convertible as these are four real seats, comfortable for 4 adults.
The safe can hold up to 408 liters of luggage. A record volume not impacted by the hood, which can be deployed electrically and is stored upstream. The Ford Mustang Cabriolet offers a striking experience in a purely American spirit. The finish, often criticized in cars coming from the United States, is relatively correct here. Prices start at €52,800, although we must add the €20,000 ecological penalty.
BMW 2 Series Convertible
BMW 2 Series Cabriolet The BMW 2 Series Cabriolet, 4.43 meters long, displays an elegant and even refined line. The smallest cabriolet of the brand allows four people to take a seat. Easy to live and drive, it benefits from dynamic behavior and very good standard equipment.
To this is added an electric canvas top, quickly foldable. The volume of the trunk peaks at 280 liters, which is average.
Here again, we are dealing with a versatile convertible that will be able to accompany you in your everyday life and even go on a family holiday, even if compromises will have to be made on the choice of luggage. The BMW 2 Series Cabriolet is available with gasoline engines ranging from 136 horsepower (218i) to 340 horsepower (M240i). For large rollers, diesel range from 150 to 224 horsepower. The basic price of this premium convertible starts at €37,650.
Audi A5 Cabriolet
Audi A5 Cabriolet In the same vein, the Audi A5 Cabriolet is however longer, at 4.67 meters long. It is a concentrate of elegance that is appreciated more for its beautiful finishes and technologies than for its efficiency and sensations. The Audi A5 Cabriolet allows four people to travel with everything they need to travel in peace.
- The hood is fully electric, and the handling is fast.
- This large German cabriolet is particularly suitable for those who like to enjoy the landscape, hair in the wind... and the greatest comfort.
- On this point, the Audi A5 Cabriolet offers real well-being.
- It is available with petrol engines of 150 to 245 horsepower and diesel engines of 150 to 286 horsepower.
- The call price is €59620.
Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet
Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Volkswagen dared to offer the Volkswagen T-Roc in a new convertible version. A convertible SUV can make you smile, but the demand is there. This original model features an electric hood and can accommodate four people on board without difficulty.
The line is quite new, but the demand for convertible SUVs is getting stronger and stronger. Only 115 and 150 horsepower gasoline engines are available.
Road behavior remains very healthy, and this model is a real pleasure car. Unfortunately not equipped with a 4×4 4Motion transmission, it remains one of the few models able to do off-road... in the open air! Prices start at €34,600. However, you have to count on a small volume of 280 liters of the trunk... We could have expected better for the Gage!