[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/7-convertibles-for-this-summer\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/7-convertibles-for-this-summer\/","headline":"7 Summer Convertibles","name":"7 Summer Convertibles","description":"Hallelujah, convertible lovers winter is finally over! With that late frosty blast in March, we thought winter would never end.\u00a0Thankfully, spring has without a doubt arrived, and anyone with a convertible will most certainly have indulged in some open-air motoring this week. But there\u2019s the chance that you drive one of those fixed-roof cars that physically can\u2019t get the roof down, and at this time of year, that\u2019s just cruel – even with air con. So, in a bid to […]","datePublished":"2018-04-19","dateModified":"2018-04-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Audi-TT-Convertible-Front-Side.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Audi-TT-Convertible-Front-Side.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/7-convertibles-for-this-summer\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":617,"keywords":["Audi","bmw","Mini"],"articleBody":"Hallelujah, convertible lovers winter is finally over!With that late frosty blast in March, we thought winter would never end.\u00a0Thankfully, spring has without a doubt arrived, and anyone with a convertible will most certainly have indulged in some open-air motoring this week.But there\u2019s the chance that you drive one of those fixed-roof cars that physically can\u2019t get the roof down, and at this time of year, that\u2019s just cruel – even with air con. So, in a bid to inspire you to switch to a cabriolet – and to mark the warmest April day for almost 70 years (Thursday 19th) – we\u2019re running down the hottest convertible cars you could be cruising around in this summer.Mazda MX-5Mazda\u2019s plucky roadster has been a permanent fixture in lists like this since it first arrived in the early 90s.The current fourth-gen model was named World Car of the Year in 2016, but if you don\u2019t have \u00a318k to spend on the latest model, you\u2019ll find tidy examples of previous generations for a couple of grand; proof if ever you needed it that taking the top down means you\u2019ll still have enough money for plenty of ice-pops.At its nippiest, the MX-5 can race from zero to 62mph in 7.3 seconds, but if that isn\u2019t quite quick enough for ya, check out the 167bhp Abarth 124 Spider, which is largely based on the MX-5 and can reach 62mph in 6.8 seconds – it\u2019s sure to blow your wig off!BMW Z4We were in two minds about including the Z4, because you can\u2019t actually buy it anymore. Production ended in 2016, but as with the MX-5, you\u2019ll find plenty of well-loved examples littering the classifieds.Thankfully, it won\u2019t be long before a third-gen Z4 becomes available after BMW paraded a rather stunning concept back in August 2017 at Pebble Beach. Could this year\u2019s event provide the stage for the production-ready model? Here\u2019s hoping…Mini ConvertibleAll the cars mentioned so far have been two-seaters, but every entry from here on will be able to facilitate four bums, promise.The Mini Convertible delivers everything you\u2019d want from a drop-top, just in a more compact form. You get style, performance and even a dash of spaciousness and practicality with this one.Mercedes-Benz E-Class CabrioletMercedes offers a wide range of convertibles, but we\u2019re going with the E-Class here as a happy medium between the C- and S-Class.It\u2019s a true four-seater drop-top with a genuinely useable 385-litre boot and a classy high-tech cabin that replaces conventional dials and buttons with two 12.3-inch screens.BMW 2 Series ConvertibleAs with Mercedes, BMW has loads of top-down options, but the 2 Series Convertible is the spiritual successor to the drop-top 1 Series and an open-top hatchback is very relevant to our interests.It has a sleek look and a wide-ranging engine line-up from thrifty diesels to the howling three-litre six-pot petrol.DS 3 CabrioAnother cost-conscious option is the DS 3 Cabrio. Its peel-back roof could be considered more of a large sunroof than a true convertible.But that makes it an ideal halfway-house that\u2019ll suit you all year round.Audi TTThe iconic and instantly recognisable TT has been around long enough that you don\u2019t have to break the bank for a decent example and you\u2019ll easy pick up a convertible second-gen TT for four figures.Go for the petrol and you\u2019re guaranteed stunning performance, while diesel drivers will appreciate its strong fuel return. Everyone wins. Have you been tempted to snap up a drop-top to make the most of the warmer months ahead? Let us know down there in the comments. 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