2025 Lexus LC 500 Convertible: One Of The Sexist Drop Tops On The Road

Highlight: The power convertible top can be closed or opened while driving up to 31-mph.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $115,654 (Base MSRP): $108,300

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bag; pre-collision system with pedestrian protection; lane departure alert; an automatic high beam system; an electronic blind spot monitor; a left-turn detection braking system; a 36-degree camera; and tire pressure sensors

2025 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible: A New Generation Of Iconic Subcompacts

 

Highlight: The reimagined iconic MINI was led by Olive Heilmer, who was MINI’s first and only Black person to head design.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $50,225 (Base Cooper Trim MSRP): $35,125 

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rear view monitoring; stability control; a tire pressure monitoring system; parking assistant and front sensors; rollover safety protection; and mobility kit

2024 Mazda Miata Club: The Brand’s Sporty Two-Seater Roadster

Highlight: The sporty subcompact is also available with a retractable hardtop.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $39,045 (Base Model): $30,515

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a tire pressure monitoring system; blind spot monitor; a stability control system; rear cross traffic alert system; a lane departure warning system; and a blind spot monitor system

Standard Equipment (Sport): 16-inch wheels; soft top; rear wheel drive; a push button ignition system; a 6-speed manual transmission; Alexa; carpeted floormats; a keyless remote system; a leather wrapped shift knob; manual operated cloth seats; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a manual operated a/c system; a 6-speaker AM/FM/HD

2023 Lexus LC 500h: The Brand’s Flagship Luxury Hybrid Coupe

2023 Lexus LC 500h (Photo Credit: JeffCars.com)

Highlight: The hybrid coupe has a fuel driving range of 644 miles on a full tank of gasoline.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 118,260  Base Model MSRP: $98,850 (non hybrid model)

Seating Capacity: 2 (rear seating for small kids)

Standard Safety Features: ABS; a rear back up camera; a pre collision system with pedestrian detection; a lane keep assist system; a lane departure alert system with steering assist; a radar activated cruise control system; a first aid kit; a tire pressure monitoring system; a temporary spare tire; a blind spot monitor system; heated auto dimming outside rearview mirrors; and a rear cross traffic alert system

2022 Mazda MX-5 RF Club: The Brand’s Retractable Hard Top Subcompact Coupe

Highlight: This subcompact roadster is one of the few new vehicles on the road with a rear fixed antenna.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $39,610 (Base Model: $35,565)

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; electronic brake force distribution; an electronic blind spot monitor; a stability system; a traction control system; and a tire pressure monitor system

Standard Equipment RF Club: 17-inch alloy wheels; rear wheel drive; front and rear stabilizer bars; front double wishbone suspension system with aluminum arms; a 7-inch infotainment screen; a leather wrapped steering wheel; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering;a leather shift knob; a keyless entry system; a power operated hard top; sport tuned suspension with Bilsteen dampers; a front shock tower brace; a limited slip differential; gloss black front air dam; a rear lip spoiler; LED daytime running lights; and a trunk mounted antenna

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Hardtop Convertible: The Brand's Affordable Super Exotic Sports Car

Highlight: This is the brand’s first hardtop convertible.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $83,875 (Base Model 1LT: $68,495)

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; traction control; camera; side mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators; day time running lights a rear park assist system; a limited slip rear differential; a tire pressure monitoring system; and OnStar

Standard Equipment (1LT): rear-wheel drive; V8 engine; 19-inch front tires; 20-inch rear tires; 8-speed dual clutch automatic transmission; body colored heated, driver-side auto dimming power folding outside mirrors; LED headlamps; carbon flash metallic painted outside mirrors; in-car Wi-Fi; a 12-inch driver information center; power front seats; an air filtration system; cargo nets; an 8-inch infotainment screen; customer wrapped leather upper instrument panel, door trim panels and console cover; a dual zone automatic control system; heated steering wheel; leather seats; and a power tilt/telescopic steering wheel

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club: An Iconic And Spirited Roadster

Highlight: Mazda’s tiny roadster shares a platform with the Fiat 124 Spider.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $36,275 (Base Model: $27,500)

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; daytime running lights; a rearview camera; forward collision mitigation; an electronic blind spot monitoring; a lane departure warning system; a rear traffic cross alert system; a tire puncture repair kit; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Base Sport Model): 16-inch tires; rear wheel drive; a 6-speed manual transmission; front and rear stabilizer bar; body colored door handles; a black cloth convertible top; a glass rear window; a manual a/c system; a push button ignition system; leather trimmed parking brake; cloth bucket seats; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a windblocker (when the vehicle top is down); carpeted floor mats; a locking rear center console; a keyless entry system; a push button ignition starter system; a remote trunk release; and a 7-inch infotainment screen

2019 BMW M850i AWD: The Brand’s All-New Flagship Convertible

Highlight: The doors lock and unlock without having to access the remote or touching the door handles.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $130,745 (Base X5 840i Model: $98,395)

Seating Capacity: 2 + 2

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; rear wheel drive; automatic city collision mitigation and braking with daytime pedestrian detection; a central locking door system; automatic headlight beams; heated outside mirrors; active protection rollover system; a rearview camera; a tire pressure monitor system

Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG Cabriolet: Mixing Style, Luxury, Technology and Performance

Highlight: The high-performance cabriolet is available with a route- based speed adaption system. This highly evolved system adjusts the vehicle speed to the posted highway sign, roundabouts, toll booths and toll exits, when using the radar-activated cruise control system.

E53 AMG Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $101,453 (Base Model: $81,345)

Seating Capacity: Mercedes-Benz says 4, but really 2

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Roadster

Highlight: The MX-5 Miata is celebrating its 30^th anniversary this year.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $33,050 (Base Model: $26,650)

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; daytime running lights; a rearview camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2018 Buick Cascada Premium: One Of The Last Affordable Drop Tops On The Road

Highlight: Close to seven out of ten Cascada buyers comes from outside of the Buick brand.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $37,390 (base model $33,900)

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rearview camera; a stability control system; a tire pressure system; OnStar concierge service; a rear parking alert system; a rearview camera; and a spare tire

2017 Buick Cascada Sport Touring: One Of The Last Convertibles Available On The Market

Highlight: It’s the first 2017 convertible to receive a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $37,990 (Base model $33,900)

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rearview camera; a stability control system; a tire pressure system; OnStar concierge service; a rear parking alert system; and a spare tire

Standard Equipment (Base Model): 20-inch wheels; power heated front seats; leather seats; a leather wrapped steering wheel; a 7-inch infotainment screen; an easy rear entry system to the back seat; automatic level control headlight system; and a one touch power operated top

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso Roadster: Reviving An Italian Icon

Highlight: The Fiat 124 Spider shares a platform with the Mazda Miata MX-5.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $33,635 (base model $25,990)

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; daytime running headlamps; electronic stability control; a keyless entry system; and a tire service kit

Standard Equipment (Classica Model): 16-inch wheels; a manual operated transmission; convertible roof with acoustic headliner; a manually operated top; a push button ignition starter system; manual operated front seats; premium cloth seats; a remote keyless entry system; a leather wrapped steering wheel; and a tilt steering wheel

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2016 Chevy Corvette Stingray Z51 Convertible: Sleek, High-Tech And Powerful!!

Highlights:  An optional front view camera is offered to keep from scrubbing the vehicle up against the curb. Moreover, the convertible top can be opened and closed on the go at speeds up to 30-mph.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $79,415 (Base Price $56,395)

Seating Capacity: 2

Standard Safety Features: air bags; all-speed traction control; a rearview camera; ABS; and OnStar

Standard Equipment: 18-inch (front) and 19-inch (rear) wheels; a 7-speed manual transmission; HID; a removable roof panel; a stainless steel exhaust tape; a 3.42 rear axle; a speed sensitive power steering system; a dual zone automatic climate control system; a push button ignition starter system; a built-in Wi-Fi; a power operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; an electric locking storage box behind the infotainment screen; and an 8-inch infotainment screen

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2015 Mercedes-Benz E400: A Stylish And Fuel-Efficient German-Engineered Drop Top

Highlight: The E400 is available as a soft top cloth convertible only.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $72,930 (base price $62,275)

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: airbags; LED headlights; LED tail lights; ABS; an electronic tire pressure system; an electronic stability program; and an automatic hold braking system; pop up roll bars; a rain sensing windshield wiper system; and an adaptive braking technology

Standard Equipment (base model): 18-inch wheels; a gas saving stop/start engine cut off system; a 7-speed automatic transmission; a dual zone climate control system; auto dimming rearview and side mirrors; heated front seats; leather seats; and power front seats with memory settings