Convertible / Roadster car reviews

Convertible / Roadster car reviews

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• BMW Z4 Roadster (2019 onwards) Review

  Sporty and comfy roadster is beginning to feel its age

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  New price: £45,170 - £63,230

  PROS

  • Eye-catching styling
  • Choice of engaging engines
  • One of the few ways to enjoy wind-in-the-hair motoring

  CONS

  • Only two engine options
  • Almost too many drive modes
  • Visibility isn’t great

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• Bentley Continental GT Convertible (2019 onwards) Review

  Supremely luxurious grand-tourer works well as a convertible

  

  Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6

  New price: £204,600 - £290,985

  PROS

  • As luxurious as convertibles get
  • Incredibly strong performance
  • Exquisite interior fit and finish

  CONS

  • Very expensive to buy
  • Very expensive to run
  • Some noticeable Audi switchgear

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• Morgan Plus Six Convertible (2019 onwards) Review

  Classic looks, furious performance – Plus Six is a great British hot rod

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  New price: £83,145 - £83,145

  PROS

  • BMW 3.0-litre turbo makes it seriously fast (0-62mph in 4.2)
  • ‘Coach built’ design is nicely finished and highly customisable
  • Electronic stability control and other modern niceties

  CONS

  • Roof requires a touch more patience than many convertibles
  • Not as sharp in the corners as better-known sports cars
  • Very little luggage space, some creaks, some drafts

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• Porsche 911 Cabriolet (2019 onwards) Review

  Soft-top 911 is closer to the Coupe than ever

  

  Parkers rating: 4.7 out of 5 4.7

  New price: £112,195 - £151,485

  PROS

  • Refinement with roof up or down
  • Huge performance and handling
  • Tidier cabin than previous car
  • Adaptive dampers now standard

  CONS

  • Coupe is still the enthusiast’s choice
  • Turbo engine not as thrilling as older 911s
  • Divisive new gearshift design
  • Larger tyres will cost more to replace

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• BMW i8 Roadster (2018 - 2020) Review

  Hybrid supercar finally goes roofless

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £31,715 - £53,564

  PROS

  • Futuristic looks are even better roofless
  • Has an EV mode you’ll actually use
  • Sharpened handling and more precise steering

  CONS

  • Still not as quick as supercar rivals
  • Sound is largely fabricated
  • Majority of interior and exterior mostly identical to i8 Coupe

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• Aston Martin DB11 Volante (2018 - 2023) Review

  Aston’s range-topping GT gets the convertible treatment

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £46,367 - £105,672

  PROS

  • Gorgeous looks
  • Great to drive
  • Characterful engine

  CONS

  • Firm seats
  • Interior feels cheap in places
  • Less rear-seat/boot space than coupe
  • Some wind noise at speed

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• Ferrari Portofino Convertible (2018 - 2020) Review

  Gateway Ferraris have never been so good

  

  Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1

  Used price: £59,432 - £92,680

  PROS

  • Powerful, responsive turbo engine
  • Agile, engaging handling
  • Simple to drive – slow or fast
  • Striking styling

  CONS

  • Has four seats, but only room for two adults
  • Surprisingly practical boot
  • Brakes can squeak when cold
  • List price is only the beginning

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• Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster (2017 - 2023) Review

  The Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet wishes it had this much personality

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £32,451 - £105,759

  PROS

  • Great-looking high-performance convertible
  • Charismatic and powerful engines
  • Fun driving experience
  • Comfortable and refined cruiser
  • Fast roof that works up to 30mph

  CONS

  • Small boot
  • Poor rear visibility
  • Interior rattles
  • High running costs
  • Awkward secondary ergonomics

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• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet (2017 - 2023) Review

  Unique combination of high quality, comfort and space, realistically priced

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £13,161 - £57,228

  PROS

  • Ample performance from E 220 d
  • Luxurious, high-quality feel
  • Genuinely refined with roof up or down
  • Expensive, yet good value

  CONS

  • Tamer hybrid AMG version for thrill-seekers
  • Should have 360-degree camera as standard
  • Diesel noisy at idle – from outside
  • Fleet appeal reduces exclusivity

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• Audi A5 Cabriolet (2017 - 2022) Review

  Smart four-seater soft-top shines – roof up or down

  

  Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6

  Used price: £8,841 - £42,674

  PROS

  • Well-insulated cabin
  • Impressive media system
  • Good range of powertrains
  • Practical roof design

  CONS

  • Lack of legroom for rear passengers
  • Expensive to buy
  • Expensive to add options
  • Not as good to drive as A5 Coupe

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