Convertible / Roadster car reviews

Convertible / Roadster car reviews

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• BMW 4-Series Convertible (2021 onwards) Review

  Sophisticated convertible for those who want to make a splash

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  New price: £51,280 - £99,100

  PROS

  • Classy interior
  • Supreme ride
  • Responsive steering

  CONS

  • Controversial styling
  • Disappointing 2.0-litre petrol engine
  • Expensive options

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• Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible (2021 onwards) Review

  C8 Corvette Convertible is truly world-class

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  New price: £101,530 - £104,480

  PROS

  • Fantastic noise
  • Comfortable yet engaging to drive
  • Available with right-hand drive

  CONS

  • Rear boot gets awfully hot
  • Some cheap-feeling switches inside
  • Only one UK dealer

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• Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet (2020 onwards) Review

  Volkswagen reboots its Cabriolet heritage... with a soft-top SUV

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  New price: £34,550 - £40,355

  PROS

  • Traditional SUV attributes with wind-in-the-hair fun
  • Very practical for a cabrio
  • Well-equipped as standard
  • It certainly makes a statement...

  CONS

  • Rear seats not as useful as SUV's
  • Cabriolet quite a bit pricier, too
  • Reduced engine range with no diesel
  • Handling becomes a bit wobbly

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• Tesla Roadster (2020 onwards) Review

  Incredible statistics, but we’ll remain sceptical until we drive it

  

  Parkers rating:not rated yet

  New price: £0 - £0

  PROS

  • Claimed to set new acceleration records
  • Theoretical electric range of 620 miles
  • Four seats and a removable hardtop

   

  
  

  CONS

  • Likely to cost over £150,000
  • Will it actually arrive on time..?

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• Aston Martin Vantage Roadster (2020 onwards) Review

  Baby Aston roadster takes on Porsche 911 Cabriolet

  

  Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3

  New price: £140,800 - £165,800

  PROS

  • Brilliant engine sound
  • Fabulous handling
  • Impressive ride quality

  CONS

  • Messy cabin layout
  • Outdated infotainment
  • Auto gearbox not as good as a 911’s

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• Lexus LC Convertible (2020 onwards) Review

  A seriously desirable luxury convertible – with a different approach to established rivals but just as much ability

  

  Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3

  New price: £116,935 - £116,935

  PROS

  • Head-turning styling
  • Glorious V8 engine
  • Premium build quality
  • Comfortable ride and seats
  • Different, and likely to remain exclusive

  CONS

  • Expensive to run with no hybrid offering
  • Rear seats aren’t suitable for passengers
  • Slightly awkward infotainment interface
  • Expensive to buy and run
  • Smallish boot

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• Fiat 500 Electric Convertible (2020 onwards) Review

  The only sound is the wind in your hair

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  New price: £30,995 - £33,995

  PROS

  • Quiet roof up or down
  • Strong performance
  • Good range for money
  • Looks brilliant inside and out

  CONS

  • Blindspots from chunky pillars
  • Long range, mid-trim and up
  • Lack of buttons won't suit all
  • No characterful petrol engines

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• Ferrari 812 Superfast GTS (2020 onwards) Review

  A more friendly approach to the exhilarating 812 Superfast

  

  Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

  New price: £0 - £0

  PROS

  • Roof-down thrills
  • More relaxing to drive than Superfast coupe
  • Retains superb handling

  CONS

  • Still too fast
  • Hugely expensive to buy and run
  • Pricey options

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• BMW 8-Series Convertible (2019 onwards) Review

  BMW 8 Series loses roof but not refinement

  

  Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1

  New price: £90,990 - £168,355

  PROS

  • Characterful petrol engines
  • Refined with roof up or down
  • Balance of handling and comfort

  CONS

  • Doesn’t feel as special as rivals
  • Manually-operated windbreak
  • Very heavy and reliant on electronic aids
    

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• McLaren 720S Spider (2019 onwards) Review

  An astonishingly capable all-round supercar

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  New price: £252,015 - £258,915

  PROS

  • Incredible performance
  • Fabulous comfort, handling and steering
  • Fast-operating and quiet folding roof

  CONS

  • Very expensive
  • Pricey options
  • Perhaps a Ferrari is prettier

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