What Types of Convertible Cars Does Convertible Car Magazine Cover?

Convertible Car Magazine covers open-top cars across the full spectrum, from compact city cabriolets to roadsters and exotic luxury supercars. Its Buyers Guide organizes these cars by brand, body style, roof type, seating, drivetrain, fuel and powertrain, and market segment, so you can narrow the field before you start reading reviews. Use the guide if you are shortlisting a convertible and want to see which categories the site actually tracks; use the reviews and news sections if you already know the model you are interested in.

The range of cars covered

The site describes convertibles as coming "in all shapes and sizes from compact city cabriolets to roadsters and exotic luxury supercars." Every category it lists shares the same defining trait: an open-air driving experience with greater involvement than a fixed-roof car. That means the coverage is not limited to one price point or one format.

How the Buyers Guide organizes convertibles

The Buyers Guide offers two search routes, and both are visible on the homepage.

By brand

A dropdown lists manufacturers from Acrea and Aixam through to Wiesmann and YES!, including mainstream names (Audi, BMW, Ford, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen), performance and niche marques (Ariel, Caterham, Lotus, Morgan, TVR, Westfield) and low-volume or exotic makers (Bugatti, Pagani, Spyker, Venturi). If you already have a brand in mind, this is the fastest route.

By type

A second dropdown groups cars by the characteristics buyers actually compare. The categories the site lists are:

Choosing the right category for your search

The type list is effectively a set of filters, and the useful move is to pick the one or two that match your constraints rather than browsing everything.

• City or first convertible: start with Small Convertibles or Economical Convertibles, then check Fabric Roof Convertibles if you want the classic folding-canvas experience.
• Year-round or practical use: Hardtop Convertibles and Four-Wheel-Drive Convertibles address weather and traction; 4 Seater and 5 Seater categories matter if you carry passengers.
• Running costs and emissions: the Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric and Low Carbon categories let you compare powertrains directly.
• Performance: Roadsters, Convertible Supercars and Convertible Track Day Cars cover the driver-focused end.
• Upscale buying: Premium and Luxury Convertible Cars separate the higher-end segments from the mainstream.

A single car can appear in several categories (for example, a hardtop roadster), so expect overlap rather than a strict taxonomy.

What else the site publishes

Beyond the Buyers Guide, the navigation lists News, Features, Reviews and Subscribe. The news section carries model announcements; for instance, the site reports that the new BMW Z4 Roadster was revealed with sales beginning in the Spring of 2019, described as lighter and more agile than the previous generation, which had prioritised luxury and a more compliant drive. Reviews and features add depth once the guide has given you a shortlist.

The site also has a Subscribe page. The available material does not state what a subscription includes or what it costs, so check that page directly before signing up.

A practical way to use the guide

1. Open the Buyers Guide from the homepage.
2. Choose a brand if you have one; otherwise choose a type that matches your main constraint (roof, seats, fuel, size or use).
3. Note the models that appear, then cross-check them against the site's reviews and news for detail.
4. If nothing fits, switch to a second category, since the groupings overlap.

The main limitation to expect is that the guide is a directory of categories and models rather than a live marketplace; pricing and availability are not shown in the listings, so confirm those with a dealer or seller.