10 of the best convertible cars to buy in 2026

Even if the reality is usually different, a convertible lets you enjoy the UK’s brief periods of sunshine as soon as they happen. That’s an instant mood booster. But modern convertibles can be used everyday – they’re not scared of a bit of rain or a cold snap.

We’ve resisted the urge to fill this list with Ferraris and Lamborghinis, instead choosing 10 top picks for more down-to-earth drivers. Most are available from your local Motorpoint store – that’s handy, isn’t it?

Best affordable convertible – Mazda MX-5

• Simple, manually folding roof is a doddle to put up and down
• Lightness helps agility and economy
• Original MX-5 was inspired by classic British roadsters

The Mazda MX-5 might not be the original two-seat convertible but, for many, it's still the best. It gets so many parts of the formula right – it's light, affordable, efficient and even slightly practical – so long as your possessions fit in a tote bag. That's all before you get to its sublime driving experience that helps you feel at one with the road, backed up by a revvy petrol engine with fun, but not licence-losing, performance. You can also get the MX-5 as an RF model with a folding metal hardtop roof, but we think the simple fabric soft-top suits the car better.

Shop used Mazda MX-5 cars for sale or read our Mazda MX-5 review

Best 4-seater convertible – BMW 4 Series Convertible

• Great to drive on country lanes or motorways
• Glossy interior
• Petrol and diesel engines

If a convertible has back seats at all, they’re usually just for decoration. If you want to be popular with your carpool colleagues – or simply want to bring the kids along for the fun – then the BMW 4 Series Convertible is one of the best options. And it is fun, too, with a superbly polished driving experience that’s starting to disappear from new BMWs. The 4 Series has powerful engines and a premium interior, which becomes surprisingly quiet when you close the roof. It’ll even fit a couple of suitcases in the boot.

Shop used BMW 4 Series Convertible cars for sale or read our BMW 4 Series review

Best automatic convertible – Mini Convertible

• Mini range is now auto-only
• One of the most popular convertibles
• Joyful

An automatic gearbox suits the laidback nature of a convertible, and few do it better than the Mini Convertible. This snack-size soft-top is great fun to drive but refined with it, with a posh interior and plenty of standard kit. Choose your level of sportiness – there’s the regular Cooper, the spicy Cooper S or the flaming hot inferno that’s the JCW range-topper. All are offered with a slick-shifting auto ‘box.

Shop used Mini Convertible cars for sale or read our Mini hatchback review

Best small convertible – Fiat 500C

• Best-of-both worlds fabric roof
• Simple design keeps costs down
• Multiple versions available

The Fiat 500C is affordable whichever way you look at it. It's based on the regular 500 hatchback and, at first glance, doesn't look much like a convertible. However, flip a switch in its charming, retro interior and a big fabric panel rolls back from the top of the windscreen to behind the rear seats, leaving the roof rails in place. This means you keep most of the refinement of an enclosed car, while still being able to enjoy open-air motoring.

There’s also a cabrio version of the electric Fiat 500, and of the racy Abarth 595.

Shop used Fiat 500C cars for sale or read our Fiat 500 review

Best convertible SUV – Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet

• Sensible SUV with a wild side
• Intuitive interior
• Easy to live with

Okay, so the VW T-Roc drop-top is basically in a class of one. The combination of SUV ride height and feeling the wind in your hair isn't a particularly popular one in the UK (it is, however, very popular in Germany, where the T-Roc Cab makes up a good proportion of sales). But the T-Roc Cabriolet isn't without its merits – its higher ride height means it's easy to get in and out of, and it's comfortable over potholes as you're not in a ground-hugging sports car. Plus there's the added benefits of tried-and-tested VW parts and strong build quality.

Shop used Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet cars for sale or read our Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet review

Best convertible for long distances – BMW Z4

• Sporty and comfortable
• Powerful petrol engines
• Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive

Dreaming of leaving the dreary UK weather behind and enjoying some beautiful continental scenery instead? This side of a Bentley Continental, the BMW Z4 is a top choice for racking up the miles. Smooth, hushed comfort is the order of the day, although the Z4’s strong engines and direct handling also mean it doesn’t fall apart when you peel off the motorway and onto a mountain pass.

Shop used BMW Z4 cars for sale or read our BMW Z4 review

Best convertible sports car – Porsche Boxster

• Roof opens or closes in nine seconds at up to 31mph
• High-end versions retain sought after six-cylinder engines
• Manual gearbox is hidden deep in the configurator – most cars are automatic

Don’t let your worries win. You don’t need a Porsche 911 Cabriolet – the Boxster is more than enough. On tight country roads, you’ll appreciate the Boxster’s slightly smaller size and the way its mid-engine layout makes the car feel like it’s pivoting around you. It’s exciting and satisfying to drive in a way that precious few modern cars are. If that all sounds good, you’ve got a hard decision to make. The precision and mechanical connection of the manual gearbox, or the speed and response of the PDK automatic gearbox.

Best electric convertible car – MG Cyberster

• MG's halo model
• Scissor doors
• Divisive arrow-shaped tail-lights

The MG Cyberster is another convertible that's basically in a class of one. Yes, there are the Fiat 500e and Abarth 500e cabrios, and a couple of hypercar renders that might as well be pigs with wings – but the MG is the only thing in the middle. It brings the DNA of the classic roadsters of MG's past into the present, thanks to a 77kWh battery that promises in the region of 300 miles to a charge. Expect much less if you use the Cyberster's blistering performance regularly. The weighty Cyberster is more of a grand tourer than a lithe sports car – classic MG fans won't be blown away by its handling – but you can bet your tweed cap that the Cyberster will be a bit more reliable than an old MG...

Shop used MG electric cars for sale

Best everyday convertible – Audi TT Roadster

• Easy to drive daily
• Premium but not a garage queen
• High-quality interior

Jumping to the Audi TT Roadster from the regular TT coupe means you lose the back seats. However, considering they were little more than a glorified shelf with some seatbelts to begin with, you're not really losing much real-world practicality. What you gain in their place is a quick-folding soft-top roof that lets you experience the TT's composed, nippy handling against the backdrop of the outside world. Of course, all this comes without compromising the excellent interior quality, top-notch on-board tech or eye-catching styling.

View used Audi TT cars for sale or read our Audi TT review

Best noisy convertible – Ford Mustang

• Will give you goosebumps
• Gloriously old-school experience
• You'll become friendly with your local petrol station staff

It was a toss-up between the Mustang and the Jaguar F-Type here, because both have V8 engines and a fabric drop-top roof. The Mustang might have a California car rental vibe, but it’s easy to live with – provided you don’t mind its drinking habit. Ford’s 5.0-litre Coyote V8 is as evocative as an American Football fan eating a burger while singing the Star-Spangled Banner. Sounds a bit like that, actually. For the primeval pleasure of hearing a noisy engine with the roof down, the Mustang is the G.O.A.T.

Shop used Ford Mustang cars for sale or read our Ford Mustang review